Singapore Work Permits
Immigration is one of the primary concerns for any contractor hoping to start working in Singapore. Permanent employees will find it easy to get their Singaporean work permit because they’ll receive “sponsorship” for their entire stay from their prospective employer.
The Singaporean work permit, known more commonly as a Pass, is dependent on this sponsorship because it confirms that you’ll be earning money during your stay in the country. Contracting in Singapore is more difficult because the work permit is tied to one employer, so you have to change it to suit each new contract. Thankfully, umbrella companies provide a convenient and effective solution to this issue through a work permit in Singapore.
How Can Umbrella Companies Help You Get a Singaporean Work Permit
As your permanent employer, umbrella companies are able to sponsor you for your Singaporean work permit provided they’re on the register of approved sponsors. Many different companies offer this service because it makes contracting in Singapore infinitely simpler and saves you the hassle of continuous paperwork. Instead of changing your work permit every time you get a new contract, you can just work how you ordinarily would under the same permit. They protect you from the bureaucratic “rain” of legal compliance with the Singaporean immigration authorities. They can even deal with the Singaporean Embassy directly.
Through their service, you may be able to use a business visa to get started quickly and then transition to a work visa in Singapore. It depends on your specific visa requirements. Be aware you may have to register for a residence permit in Singapore.
How We Can Help You With This
If the work permit process seems daunting, then we can help you through our licensed umbrella companies in Singapore. They can assist you with a wide range of contracting issues so that you can concentrate on serving your clients.
The umbrella company will:
- Handle all client payments, tax withholding and any social contributions
- Issue you a payslip each month, to a local or foreign account
- Can sponsor work permits
- Help set up the contract with the client
- Moderate any disputes with your client
- Advice on access to totalization and double taxation treaties
Contractor Taxation has experienced umbrella companies in Singapore that are ready to help you with your work permit right away, even before you leave home. Please contact us for more information on how an umbrella company can be your essential partner in international contracting.