There could be chances that I only need to pay tax to the country I based in for the time being..

yes..what i'm saying that..if u do work in SG for >2 months but less than 183 days..u will be tax..at a flat 15% rate!!...and normally what payroll will do is that they will deduct that 15% off from your salary!!

If you're based in Singapore, you're taxed here.
Likewise if you're based in UK, you're getting taxed there- if I am not mistaken the tax rate is 30% and above.

I was just wondering if I could be ended up paying tax to both country UK and SG.

The tax in the UK is based on the salary range, can range from 20% to 50% if not mistaken

dont need to wonder further...SG side for sure will need to..unless u work for less than 60 days as stated on IRAS website.
Like I said..payroll will probably deduct 15% from your monthly salary. And you can only get it back the following year...

UK wise idk...but i'm sure the tax rates are MUCH MUCH higher...easily 20%

I think it only makes sense when the payroll is prepared by the your company in Singapore - taxable in Singapore.
On a different note, like what others suggested, it doesn't worth all the trouble coming for only a couple of months.

Saudi arabia, brunei, UAE dont pay personal income tax.

think this is because Sabah and Sarawakians if contribute CPF, when they go back they can withdraw the CPF... that's my guess... Malaysians from Peninsula can never withdraw their CPF. The rules govern will be the same as Singaporeans unless you migrate to somewhere and surrender your Malaysian citizenship and never return to Malaysia. Even you surrender your PR still same thing. For me, I can't do a damn thing with CPF. Not married cannot buy HDB flat. Buying private you need to have at least 10% of cash on hand.

Moving to Singapore temporary for the time being is not worth the effort. To those thinking about staying JB and going Singapore daily to work that's provided you working Jurong or Woodlands area. Else be prepare to start from your home at 6am and reach your JB home around 9pm. Money is something but it's not gonna buy you back time.

Renting a room in Singapore easily cost $400 to $700 depending on location. Food easily $10 a day. If you go out to town for movie and dinner, be prepared to spend at least $50. Mobile phone add another maybe $50. Internet another $60 at least.

If they give up their PR, West Malaysians can withdraw all their CPF at 55 years old. All other PR holders can withdraw immediately after giving up their PR.

If you don't give up your PR, you can't withdraw everything regardless of which side of whatever country you're from.

Hi guys,

Recently this company has offered me to join them. They will make a work permit for me, however I need to pay the levy fees on my own because they said that this job has no basic salary, only full-commission.

Anyone experience such case before or if you have any advice, enlighten me

How bout sabahans and sarawakians that already working here and still below 35?

Fresh workers below 35 were barred entry while those within that age group and already working there could not renew their work permits after they expire within two years

unless they turn 35 within their balance duration of their work permits? LOL

Hi, anyone have a single room for rent at Toa Payoh? Budget 400-450.

1 to a room...or sharing?

1 to a room. Can get at that budget? Saw few postings in those room rental websites around that range.

those probably are utility room/storage room..SUPER small...enough for 1 bed n 1 closet only...cant even fit a small table ler!!...if u dont mind
and of course dont expect Air-Con with that budget lor

This post has been edited by tailtwist: Sep 11 2012, 12:18 PM

Hi. I am currently working in sg and stay in sg as well. Now I have a thought of moving to JB and driving in and out everyday to my workpalce. Can I know anyone of you guys staying in JB and travel in and out everyday? Need some opinions from you guys. Because I don't know well about JB and don't know which part should I stay and what is the travel time. Thanks..

Some postings they state common room and no mention of sharing as well. Anyways, I prefer smaller room to sharing, to avoid any roommate issues. I am not expecting aircon.

here utility room also consider common room?