Payroll in Singapore

7 CPD hours

1 day

As UK payroll teams increasingly manage payroll for employees in other countries, understanding Singapore’s payroll requirements is essential. Even when outsourcing to local experts, the employer remains fully responsible for compliance.

This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate CPF contributions, income tax, and statutory reporting, while giving you the confidence to assess and sign off on outsourced payroll services, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations in Singapore.

Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

Payroll professionals who need a clear understanding of Singapore payroll legislation and practice.
HR and finance managers involved in or overseeing payroll for Singapore employees.
Teams or individuals responsible for managing or checking outsourced payroll services.
Senior stakeholders or management teams needing essential knowledge to make informed decisions on payroll operations in Singapore.

What You’ll Achieve

By attending this course, you will:

Gain a clear understanding of Singapore’s local payroll legislation and requirements.
Learn how to compliantly manage payroll whether it’s run in‑house or outsourced.
Understand what’s involved in managing an outsourced payroll provider and what you need to check.
Build confidence in handling Singapore payroll operations and compliance obligations.

IRAS set up (Singapore tax authority registration)
Business registration requirements
Tax rates applicable in Singapore
Starters and leavers processing
Forms IR8A and IR8S (tax reporting forms)
Appendix 8B (tax declaration form)
Tax clearance procedures

Central Provident Fund (CPF) overview
CPF rates and contribution calculation
CPF – the three accounts breakdown
Temporary employment credit
Skills Development Levy
Ethnic Funds contributions
Foreign worker levy requirements
IRAS and CPF compliance obligations

Labour Department – Ministry of Manpower role
Key employment terms explained
Employment agreements essentials
Paid leave entitlements
Sick & parental leave rules

Payment of salary – pro rata calculations
Annual Wage Supplement (13th month/bonus)
ESOL accounts (Employment pass/other statutory accounts)
WICA (Work Injury Compensation Act related payroll considerations)

It gives a comprehensive overview of Singapore rules so payroll professionals can manage or oversee payroll compliance even if payroll is outsourced.
You’ll gain an understanding of local payroll legislation, how to check compliance, and the employment law context relevant to paying employees in Singapore.
The course manual and documentation are provided, and local resources are in English where available.

Yes. The course is specifically designed to help UK payroll teams understand Singapore rules, assess outsourced providers, and confidently sign off on payroll compliance even if they are not familiar with local regulations.

No prior Singapore payroll experience is required. The course covers all key requirements, from CPF contributions to tax reporting, in a practical, easy-to-understand way.

Yes. You’ll learn what to check, what approvals are needed, and how to ensure compliance when using an outsourced payroll service in Singapore.

Yes, the course can be run in‑house, making it suitable for entire teams (including payroll, HR, finance and senior stakeholders) who need a shared understanding of Polish payroll requirements.

You’ll gain knowledge and confidence to manage Singapore payroll accurately, stay compliant with local laws, and enhance your value in HR, finance, or payroll roles.

Yes. Participants will receive a certificate of completion from the Payroll Centre, demonstrating their understanding of Singapore payroll requirements and compliance practices.

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£702.00 +VAT

Learn Singapore Payroll Requirements: Understand key payroll rules including income tax withholding, CPF, tax free items, and employment law specific to Singapore.
Gain Compliance Confidence
1-day introductory course
CPD-certified