» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
It's time for a new thread on 2017!
Previous V19 ThreadPrevious V18 ThreadV17 Thread
Job Hunting- Job hunting is more difficult now thanks to the
Fair Consideration Framework but still possible.
- Popular Job Search Sites:
JobStreet,
Monster,
eFinancialCareersEmployment
- There are 4 types of Work Passes for foreigners in SG: WP, S-Pass, EP and PEP. Visit
MOM website for more information on these passes.
- The company hiring you has to initiate all the formalities for you so no need to worry too much on what type of pass or how to apply for it.
- Note that different types of work pass have different rights, benefits & restrictions.
- If you work 183 days or more in a calendar year you are a tax resident and pay the same progressive tax rates as locals.
- If you work less than 183 days you are not a tax resident and pay flat 15% tax or progressive tax rates as locals (whichever is higher). However the following year if your employment spills over into exceeding 183 days you can request IRAS to re-assess you as a tax resident and refund you the difference in tax paid.
- Visit
IRAS website for more information on taxes.
- CPF (equivalent of our EPF) is only mandatory for PR's and SC's (Singapore Citizens) at
16% Employee, 20% Employer, capped at first $5k per monthShould be Employer 17% and Employee 20 %, capped at SGD6K per month- Some companies will encash the employer portion for foreigners.
- Visit
CPF Website for more information on CPF.
» Click to show Spoiler - click again to hide... «
Permanent Residence- ICA does not have any official guidelines for PR approval (or any points system like Australia/NZ).
- Previously most agencies recommend applying for PR after 1 year if you are on P1 EP, 2 years or more if you are on P2/Q1 EP.
- Visit
ICA website for more information on applying for PR.
Accomodation in Singapore
- Accomodation $600-$100 (room) $2000-$3000 (entire flat)
- Typical costs are 1st month rental + 1 month deposit (for each year of the lease) + 1/2 month agent fee (for each year of the lease).
- Foreigners can only own Private Condominiums and are subject to ~18% stamp duty. PR's can own Private Condominiums and Resale HDB's are and subject to ~8% stamp duty.
- Popular room/house search websites:
PropertyGuru,
FlatsDB,
RoomsDB,
EasyRoomMate.
Accomodation in Johor
- Foreigners on Work Pass living in Malaysia and commuting to SG can drive MY-registered cars and bikes. Cars incur $35 and bikes incur $4 VEP/daily.
- PR's and SC's living in Malaysia and commuting to SG can only drive SG-registered cars and bikes into the island.
- Visit
LTA website for more information on operating a car in SG as a foreigner.
Driving in Singapore- Foreigners on Work Pass are allowed to drive in Singapore for the first year only using Malaysian Drivers License. For second year onwards you are expected to convert to Singapore license.
- Visit
eCitizen site for more information on converting your license.
- Note that foreigners on work pass are only allowed to drive Malaysia-registered cars if you stay outside Singapore. Visit
LTA site for more information.
ExpensesThis is very subjective depending on the spending power of different individuals. Basic monthly expenditure:
- Accomodation up to $600-$1000 (room) $2000-$3000 (entire flat)
- Food $500 and up
- Transport $60 and up
- Handphone, bills and utilities $100 and up
- Entertainment, shopping etc $xxxx
Mar 3 2017, 02:11 PM
Quote
0.2859sec
0.31
7 queries
GZIP Disabled