Need a practical payroll calendar for Singapore? Anchor around CPF remittance timing, IRAS employer milestones, and your internal payday cut-off.
Note: General operational guidance for Asia payroll teams. Deadlines, rates, and privacy rules change by country — confirm with counsel or your payroll partner before acting.
Monthly rhythm
- Attendance & OT freeze — set an internal cut-off before payroll compute.
- Gross-to-net + CPF — age bands and OW/AW ceilings.
- Bank file & payslips — release before payday.
- CPF submission — commonly due by the 14th of the following month (confirm current CPF Board rules).
Annual milestones to diary
- IRAS employer filing / Form IR8A process window
- AWS / bonus CPF treatment against AW ceilings
- Leave encashment and leaver final pay
More detail: Singapore payroll outsourcing and Singapore compliance guide.
FAQ
When is CPF due?
Often by the 14th of the month after the pay period — confirm on CPF Board.
Should payday be before CPF due date?
Yes — pay employees first, then remit CPF on the statutory timeline.
Do foreigners always have CPF?
Depends on pass/residency profile — configure by employee.