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yingyang2
post Aug 11 2008, 03:43 PM

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I got many friends that migrated to Sgpore for work.. heard tht they been doin good so far... =)
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post Aug 11 2008, 05:49 PM

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post Aug 11 2008, 06:16 PM

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QUOTE(nicvoo @ Aug 11 2008, 03:09 PM)
yeah 15% of coz b4 leaving sg ur comp will withhold your salary n pay watever is due to iras b4 relesing watever remaining to u
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"A foreigner has 3 possible tax categories : (a) he works for not more than 60 days and is exempt from tax on his employment income; (b) he works for more than 60 days but less than 183 days. He is liable to tax at the non-resident rate (currently 15%); © he works for 183 days or more. He is liable to tax at the resident rate."
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post Aug 11 2008, 07:23 PM

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QUOTE(nicvoo @ Aug 11 2008, 03:09 PM)
yeah 15% of coz b4 leaving sg ur comp will withhold your salary n pay watever is due to iras b4 relesing watever remaining to u
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I just paid the 15% tax. mad.gif
because I changed employer recently.
can I get rebate for that? I'm still working in SG what. sweat.gif

anyway I just emailed them regarding rebate.

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post Aug 11 2008, 07:54 PM

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QUOTE(yingyang2 @ Aug 11 2008, 03:43 PM)
I got many friends that migrated to Sgpore for work.. heard tht they been doin good so far... =)
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day one is good..hehe...they r lucky,cos not everybody went there can get the luck biggrin.gif
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post Aug 11 2008, 07:57 PM

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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Aug 11 2008, 07:23 PM)
I just paid the 15% tax.  mad.gif
because I changed employer recently.
can I get rebate for that? I'm still working in SG what. sweat.gif

anyway I just emailed them regarding rebate.
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how about not more than 60days?
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post Aug 11 2008, 09:25 PM

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QUOTE(yingyang2 @ Aug 11 2008, 03:43 PM)
I got many friends that migrated to Sgpore for work.. heard tht they been doin good so far... =)
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Yes, doing well with today currency exchange of 2.3x.
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post Aug 11 2008, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(sukhoi37 @ Aug 11 2008, 07:23 PM)
I just paid the 15% tax.  mad.gif
because I changed employer recently.
can I get rebate for that? I'm still working in SG what. sweat.gif

anyway I just emailed them regarding rebate.
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u'll get it but not so fast i also kena tat time really pain

u'll get it when u pay next year's tax after tax watever left over will send a check to u

i jus got mine last month


alternatively i heard from iras tat if ur comp can give u a letter sayingthat u r employed by them u can straight get abck ur $$
but i didn't do tat too lz

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post Aug 12 2008, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(Raymond_ACCA @ Aug 8 2008, 01:13 PM)
Hi, this topic already 122 pages long, no time to read all. I got a few questions..

1.Anyone after studying ACCA in malaysia, then apply to big4 in singapore before? hows the starting pay like right now?

2.If just apply using OBU degree, while taking last 2 acca papers part time, what are the chances of big4 in singapore accepting ?

3.What are the current rental charges for a single room apartment in singapore per month?

4.Among the big 4s ( P,E,K,D) which has the most exposure to listed companies in sg?

Lastly, if any of u here who worked in big4 in sg, please share some experience of your working life there:) Might consider applying for a job there in the beginning of next year, if everything goes well.

Thanks in advanced for replies:) will really appreciate.
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there is a huge difference between private apartment and HDB flats. most of ppl now go for hdb flat cause it is cheaper.
hdbflat = SGD400-500 per month per room
private apartment/condo = SGD800 to SGD1200 per room per month
pls check : http://www.flatsdb.com or http://www.hdbflat.blogspot.com for more information.

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post Aug 12 2008, 08:29 AM

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FYI...nowdays common rooms at singapore is 550 to 800SGD.
Not that cheap already cry.gif
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post Aug 12 2008, 02:05 PM

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I just arrived here afew days ago. got myself a common room for SGD500/mo with aircon + utilities in AMK.
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post Aug 12 2008, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(tiny @ Aug 12 2008, 02:05 PM)
I just arrived here afew days ago. got myself a common room for SGD500/mo with aircon + utilities in AMK.
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how much for without aircond ?
RM 400?
RM 300?
Annie
post Aug 12 2008, 03:34 PM

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QUOTE(louismhc @ Aug 12 2008, 08:29 AM)
@Annie

FYI...nowdays common rooms at singapore is 550 to 800SGD.
Not that cheap already  cry.gif
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depend on which type of common room
if you are talking about those not staying with owner (renting whole unit) then yes.

for those staying with owner, then it is cheaper....maybe SGD400 to SGD550. depend on what is in the room. but not flexible. most likely can't cook. and have to stay in the room all day.

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post Aug 12 2008, 05:54 PM

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QUOTE(Raymond_ACCA @ Aug 8 2008, 01:13 PM)
Hi, this topic already 122 pages long, no time to read all. I got a few questions..

1.Anyone after studying ACCA in malaysia, then apply to big4 in singapore before? hows the starting pay like right now?

2.If just apply using OBU degree, while taking last 2 acca papers part time, what are the chances of big4 in singapore accepting ?

3.What are the current rental charges for a single room apartment in singapore per month?

4.Among the big 4s ( P,E,K,D) which has the most exposure to listed companies in sg?

Lastly, if any of u here who worked in big4 in sg, please share some experience of your working life there:) Might consider applying for a job there in the beginning of next year, if everything goes well.

Thanks in advanced for replies:) will really appreciate.
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Hi,

Try read up this link for sg audit:
http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/showthread.php?t=1392397

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post Aug 12 2008, 08:55 PM

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QUOTE(andy888 @ Aug 10 2008, 11:40 PM)
i think you cannot with other employer if u still not yet PR of Singapore or ur work permit implies u to work with full time employer only ......

Correct me if I'm wrong . Thanks............
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I understand that, hw abt try to get a work permit for the part time job as well ?
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post Aug 13 2008, 12:02 AM

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i dont think u r allowed to hav 2 work permits at the same time
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post Aug 13 2008, 12:36 AM

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well,i'm currently working in a construction company in s'pore. due to now s'pore construction boom,there're tonnes of jobs n vacancies. s'pore is a good place for living, as it is a safe country with well-controlled in almost everything by the government. it's a good place for study as the education standard is high here, yet for work...stress.i may have said, ppl here are too demanding, working life here is stressful (depends on ur scope of work of coz)...actually it depends on how u handle ur working life too...so...good luck n all the best.. blush.gif
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post Aug 13 2008, 01:11 AM

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QUOTE(nicvoo @ Aug 11 2008, 11:52 PM)
u'll get it but not so fast i also kena tat time really pain

u'll get it when u pay next year's tax after tax watever left over will send a check to u

i jus got mine last month
alternatively i heard from iras tat if ur comp can give u a letter sayingthat u r employed by them u can straight get abck ur $$
but i didn't do tat too lz
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They've replied my enquiry today.
yeah, they ask me to send the softcopy certificate of employment.

hope can get some rebate back soon, just worked for 3 months...not much money left in bank account. doh.gif

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post Aug 13 2008, 01:36 AM

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QUOTE(zerobrave @ Aug 13 2008, 12:36 AM)
well,i'm currently working in a construction company in s'pore. due to now s'pore construction boom,there're tonnes of jobs n vacancies. s'pore is a good place for living, as it is a safe country with well-controlled in almost everything by the government. it's a good place for study as the education standard is high here, yet for work...stress.i may have said, ppl here are too demanding, working life here is stressful (depends on ur scope of work of coz)...actually it depends on how u handle ur working life too...so...good luck n all the best.. blush.gif
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which construction company are u working wif? tai sei?
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post Aug 13 2008, 06:31 AM

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@Annie
Those price is stay with owner le, nowdays rooms and houses in singapore is keep on increasing sad.gif

@peng123
Hmm....without aircon is around 450 to 550SGD.


Currently i also looking for new room coz my landlord is selling their house. rclxub.gif

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