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Hire in Singapore

Employ in Singapore without opening an entity

Ubique-run   Currency: SGD  ·  Onboarding in 2 business days

Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in Singapore, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.

Asia Pacific · Singapore
Employer cost17% CPF for citizens and PRs
Onboarding2 business days
Probation3 to 6 months
Public holidays11
Key facts from Ubique Atlas

What you need to know before you hire

Average employer cost17% CPF for citizens and PRs
Onboarding time2 business days
Probation period3 to 6 months
Notice period1 day to 4 weeks by tenure
Annual leave7 to 14 days by tenure
Public holidays11 days

Mandatory benefits

CPF, medical cover customary, 13th month (AWS) customary

Employment law summary

How employment works in Singapore

The Employment Act covers most employees. CPF applies to citizens and permanent residents only. Work passes for foreign hires are tightly managed by MOM, and Ubique assists with Employment Pass applications.

Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.

What Ubique does for you in Singapore

  • Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
  • Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
  • Runs monthly payroll in SGD, with payslips and year-end filings
  • Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
  • Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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