Former Employment Pass (EP) holders whose last drawn fixed monthly salary was at least $18,000 are eligible to apply for the Personalised-Employment
Frequently Asked Questions : Singapore Employment Pass
How many paid annual leave days are employees entitled to?
If your employee earns less than $4,500 a month, your employee is entitled to 7 days of paid annual leave if he has served a period of not less than 3
Can I become a director in my company after I obtain my Employment Pass (EP)?
Yes, you can become a director in your company after you have obtained Employment Pass (EP).
Can I become a director of other companies while I am on Employment Pass (EP) for one company?
You will need to seek approval from the Ministry of Manpower and your company.
Can I hold shares in other companies while I am on Employment Pass (EP)?
Yes, you can hold shares in other companies or be a shareholder of another company while you are holding an Employment Pass (EP).
Can I bring in my dependants on an Employment Pass (EP)?
Yes, provided your salary is above $ 6,000.
Do Singapore Employment Pass holders need to contribute to any social security or skill development fund etc?
Employment Pass holders do not have to make any social security contributions to the Central Provident Fund (commonly know as “CPF” which is only
Can I apply for an Employment Pass prior to incorporating my Singapore company? Why do I need to appoint a resident director?
All Employment Pass applications can only be submitted once the Singapore company has been incorporated. In order to incorporate a Singapore company,
Can a shareholder of a company apply for an Employment Pass (EP)?
Yes, a shareholder can. However, if it is a newly established company, it is important for the company to show that it is able to generate enough
Can an existing Employment Pass holder be a director of another company in Singapore?
No, if you are already holding an Employment Pass of a company, you cannot serve as a director of another company in Singapore.
