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Navigating Investment and Immigration Prospects in Singapore Amidst GST Rate Increase
Singapore, known for its economic stability, robust infrastructure, and multicultural environment, has long been a favoured destination for investors and immigrants alike. However, the announcement in Budget 2022 of the increase in Goods and Services Tax (“GST”) rate from 7% to 9%
Navigating the landscape of visa programs across Asia for Top Talents
The international competition for talent has given rise to a variety of visa schemes throughout Asia, each boasting its own distinctive attributes and advantages. This article provides a comparative analysis of four such programs: Singapore’s Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass), Japan’s System for Special Highly Skilled Professionals (J-SKIP) and System for Future Creation Individual Visa (J-FIND)
Education Verification Proof Requirements
Why should the EP candidates provide verification proof of education qualification for the EP application? Is it mandatory to declare the candidate’s education qualification during EP application? What verification does the candidate required?
Guide to Singapore Employment Pass
Effective from 1 September 2023, the Ministry of Manpower of Singapore (MOM) has implemented a two-stage eligibility framework, adding a points-based Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS). This framework enhances the evaluation process for EP applicants, applicable to new applications and renewals from 1 September 2024.
Guide to Singapore Long-Term Visit Pass
As a global economic hub and a vibrant, diverse country, Singapore attracts professionals and their families from all over the world to work and live in Singapore. If you are planning to work in Singapore as an Employment Pass (EP) holder or S Pass (SP) holder, you will have an option to bring along your family under the Dependent Pass (DP) and Long-Term Visit Pass (LTVP) scheme.
Guide to Singapore Dependant’s Pass
Singapore is a vibrant and diverse country that attracts professionals and their families from all over the world. If plan to work in Singapore and wish to bring your family along, the Dependant's Pass is the ideal solution. This article aims to provide a comprehensive guide for Kaizen’s existing clients
Singapore Employment Pass Subject to Scoring System
In the Budget 2022, Singapore announced that the latest salary thresholds for EPs and SPs will be further increased from September 2022.At present, the minimum salary for all new EP (Employment Pass) applicants will be increased from S$4,500 to S$5,000, and for those in the financial sector, the salary threshold will be increased from S$5,000 to S$5,500.
Work Arrangements of Dependant's Pass Holders in Singapore
Dependant’s Pass (DP) is a relocation visa issue for legally married spouse or unmarried children under 21 years of eligible Employment Pass or S Pass holders.DP holders who are dependants of Employment Pass, EntrePass or Personalised Employment Pass holders can apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) to work in Singapore.
Guide to Relocating/Settling Down in Singapore
Singapore is considered by many investor/business owner as the gateway to ASEAN by having one of the lowest corporate tax rates and the government business-friendly policies make its easy for foreign companies to relocate or set up their office in Singapore.A number of famous entrepreneurs (UK billionaire James Dyson and the owner of Haidilao Hot Pot Zhang Yong) had relocate their headquarter/office to Singapore
Ease Entry Restrictions For New Foreign Workers in Singapore
The Government is easing restrictions to allow new work permit and S Pass applications across all sectors into Singapore in order to alleviate the manpower shortage faced by businesses. The Ministry of Manpower (MOM), in consultation with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of National Development and Ministry of Trade and Industry, will adjust its processing of new work permit