Employment and Immigration Archives

Progressive Wage Model (PWM) 2026: Which Singapore Sectors Are Covered and What Employers Must Do

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) is Singapore's sector-specific framework for setting minimum wages and training requirements tied to skills progression. Unlike a universal minimum wage, the PWM operates on a sector-by-sector basis, prescribing minimum monthly salaries for different job roles alongside requirements for skills development and career progression pathways. For Singapore employers in covered sectors, [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:23:29+08:00July 9th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Fair Consideration Framework (FCF) 2026: What Singapore Employers Must Know

Before applying for an Employment Pass (EP) for a foreign professional, every Singapore employer must comply with the Fair Consideration Framework (FCF). Introduced by the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) in 2014 and progressively strengthened since, the FCF requires employers to give Singaporeans a fair opportunity to apply for job vacancies before turning to foreign talent. [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-09T00:19:48+08:00July 9th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

S Pass Singapore 2026: Complete Employer Guide — Salary, Quota, Levy & Application

The S Pass is Singapore's work pass for mid-skilled foreign professionals — occupying the space between the Employment Pass (for high-earning professionals) and the Work Permit (for semi-skilled workers). For many Singapore SMEs, the S Pass is the most practical route to hiring qualified foreign technicians, associate professionals, and skilled workers in fields where local [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-07-03T00:28:51+08:00July 3rd, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Singapore EntrePass 2026: Eligibility, Application Guide & Requirements

If you are a foreign entrepreneur looking to start a business in Singapore and manage it personally, the EntrePass is designed for you. Unlike the Employment Pass (EP), which requires a sponsoring employer, the EntrePass allows you to incorporate your own company, hold equity in it, and obtain a work pass to manage it directly. [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-30T11:40:41+08:00June 30th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Singapore Employment Pass Renewal in 2026: COMPASS, Timeline and Common Pitfalls

The Singapore Employment Pass (EP) is the primary work pass for foreign professionals, managers, and executives (PMEs) working in Singapore. For EP holders and their employers, the renewal process has become significantly more complex since the introduction of the COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) scoring system in September 2023, and again with MOM's 2025 and 2026 [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-30T00:41:15+08:00June 30th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

S Pass Singapore 2026: Eligibility, Salary Thresholds, Quota and Application Guide

The S Pass is Singapore's work pass for mid-level skilled foreign workers — those who have the qualifications or experience to fill skilled roles but whose profile does not meet the Employment Pass (EP) threshold. For many Singapore employers, the S Pass is the principal mechanism for hiring skilled foreign employees in technical, supervisory, or [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-26T00:28:23+08:00June 26th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Retirement Age 64 and Re-employment Age 69 from 1 July 2026: What Singapore Employers Must Do

A Major Employment Law Change Taking Effect 1 July 2026 Effective 1 July 2026, Singapore's minimum retirement age rises from 63 to 64 years, and the re-employment age increases from 68 to 69 years. These changes — announced during the Ministry of Manpower's Committee of Supply 2026 — affect every Singapore employer with local employees [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-20T00:21:45+08:00June 20th, 2026|Employment and Immigration, Running a Company|

Employment Pass Renewal 2026: COMPASS Benchmarks, July Deadline & What Employers Must Do Now

From 1 July 2026, every Employment Pass renewal in Singapore is assessed against COMPASS's updated criteria — including revised sector-specific salary benchmarks, a refreshed list of recognised educational institutions, and an updated Shortage Occupation List. This is not a distant deadline. It is here now. If your employee's Employment Pass is due for renewal in [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-18T00:18:31+08:00June 18th, 2026|Employment and Immigration|

Nominee Director in Singapore: Legal Requirements, Risks & How It Works (2026)

If you are incorporating a Singapore company as a foreigner, or if your Singapore company does not yet have a locally resident director, you will almost certainly encounter the term "nominee director." This is one of the most commonly used — and most commonly misunderstood — concepts in Singapore company formation. This guide explains what [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-08T00:21:36+08:00June 8th, 2026|Employment and Immigration, Running a Company|

Singapore Retirement Age Rises to 64 on 1 July 2026: What Employers and Directors Must Know

From 1 July 2026 — just weeks away — Singapore's statutory retirement age rises from 63 to 64. The re-employment age rises simultaneously from 68 to 69. These changes are mandatory and carry significant consequences for employers who fail to comply. Directors, HR managers, and company secretaries should be reviewing their employment documentation and HR [...]

By The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team|2026-06-06T00:38:24+08:00June 6th, 2026|Employment and Immigration, Latest News and Announcements, Running a Company|