Run Accurate, Compliant Payroll Across Singapore

Singapore payroll requires precise CPF age-band calculations, IRAS filings, and Employment Act compliance. Our payroll outsourcing Singapore service handles gross-to-net, CPF, tax withholding support, payslips, and month-end reporting so your team is paid accurately and on time.

Whether you operate through your own Singapore entity or need to hire without one via Employer of Record (EOR), Asia Payroll Hub gives you one process and clear compliance ownership for CBD, Jurong, and island-wide teams.

Read our Singapore payroll & EOR compliance guide for deeper local detail.

Singapore Payroll Services We Deliver

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CPF Contributions

Calculate age-based CPF rates, Ordinary and Additional Wage ceilings, and prepare monthly CPF submissions.

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IRAS Tax Compliance

Support income tax computation workflows and annual employer reporting such as IR8A / IR8S processes.

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Statutory Reporting

Manage CPF timelines, tax year-end packs, and employment records needed for audits.

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Full Cycle Payroll

Process salaries, overtime, bonuses, allowances, and leave adjustments every pay cycle.

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Payment Disbursement

Generate GIRO / bank payment files for on-time salary credit.

Compliance Monitoring

Track CPF and IRAS rule updates that affect costing and filings.

Singapore Payroll Compliance Checklist

Our Singapore payroll compliance process typically covers CPF, IRAS, and Employment Act alongside core employment pay rules:

  • CPF contributions: Monthly employer and employee CPF by age band, Ordinary Wage Ceiling, and Additional Wage rules.
  • Income tax / IRAS: Withholding support where applicable and annual employee remuneration reporting.
  • Employment Act items: Working hours, overtime, leave entitlements, and payslip-ready records.
  • Statutory deadlines: CPF due by the 14th of the following month; annual IRAS employer forms on statutory timelines.

Rates, ceilings, and forms are set by local authorities and can change. We configure your payroll to current rules and notify you when updates affect costing.

Illustrative CPF Contribution Rates (standard age bands)

Age groupTotalEmployerEmployee
55 and below37%17%20%
Above 55 to 6026%13%13%
Above 60 to 6516.5%9%7.5%
Above 6512.5%7.5%5%

Note: Rates and wage ceilings are set by CPF Board and can change. Our payroll engine applies the configured rates for each employee profile.

How Singapore Payroll Outsourcing Works

A clear monthly cycle designed for accuracy, approval control, and on-time employee payments.

1

Inputs & Cut-off

Submit joiners/leavers, attendance, overtime, allowances, and one-off payments before the agreed cut-off via our HR technology platform.

2

Gross-to-Net Calculation

We calculate gross pay, CPF, IRAS, and Employment Act, and net pay, then produce draft payroll reports for your review.

3

Client Approval

Approve or request adjustments. Nothing is finalized without your go-ahead.

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Pay & Payslips

We prepare bank payment files and issue payslips so employees are paid on your payday.

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Statutory Filings

Insurance and tax obligations are prepared for remittance/reporting according to Singapore deadlines and your entity setup.

CBD, Jurong & Island-Wide Singapore Payroll

Whether your team sits in the CBD, industrial estates such as Jurong, or distributed island-wide roles, Singapore payroll hinges on correct CPF age bands, Ordinary/Additional Wage ceilings, and IRAS year-end packs. We run outsourcing for Singapore entities and connect cleanly to multi-country Asia calendars.

CBD / HQ teams

Professional headcount with bonuses, allowances, and IR8A-ready year-end data.

Industrial / ops sites

Shift and OT elements mapped into CPF-aware gross-to-net.

Regional HQ model

Singapore as payroll control tower beside Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam entities.

Who this Singapore payroll service is for

  • Asia HQs consolidating CPF/IRAS with regional subsidiaries
  • Hospitality and services groups with Singapore corporate staff
  • Foreign companies with a Singapore Pte Ltd needing full-cycle outsourcing

Implementation path

1

Data & CPF mapping

NRIC/FIN, CPF submission numbers, pay elements, and Giro setup.

2

Engine config

Age-band CPF, AW ceilings, SDL where applicable, and claim types.

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Test payroll

Validate nets, CPF splits, and bank files before the first live run.

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Monthly + year-end

Cycle processing plus IRAS employer reporting support.

Singapore Payroll Questions Buyers Ask

Do you handle Additional Wage (AW) CPF correctly?

Yes. Bonuses and other AW items are tracked against AW ceilings so CPF is not under- or over-contributed.

Can you support foreign employees on work passes?

Yes. We configure CPF applicability by pass/residency profile and keep finance packs clear for HQ.

Is Singapore payroll available with multi-country reporting?

Yes — Singapore can sit on the same approval calendar as your other Asia entities.

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常见问题(简体中文)

新加坡工资外包包括什么?

涵盖按年龄段计算的 CPF、工资单、银行发薪文件,以及 IRAS 雇主申报流程支持。

没有新加坡公司可以雇人吗?

可以评估 Employer of Record(EOR),在设立公司前先合规雇佣。

Statutory rates & rules last reviewed: July 2026 · Reviewed quarterly for Singapore payroll

Capella & regional hospitality payroll

Clients such as Capella and multi-property operators including Karma Group, InterContinental, Holiday Inn, and Swissôtel rely on Asia Payroll Hub for Singapore CPF/IRAS payroll alongside their wider Asia footprint.

Want a similar outcome in Singapore? Request a scoped payroll/EOR proposal or compare paths on our Employer of Record page.

Already Have a Singapore Entity — or Still Entering the Market?

Local entity payroll outsourcing

Best if you already have a Singapore company and want us to run monthly payroll and statutory processes for your staff.

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Hire without an entity (EOR)

Best if you need to employ talent in Singapore quickly without incorporating. We handle employment and compliant payroll delivery.

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Singapore Payroll Challenges Foreign Employers Face

Complex CPF, IRAS, and Employment Act calculations

Manual spreadsheets miss ceilings, brackets, and exceptions.

Our solution: Automated gross-to-net with draft reports before payday.

Regulatory change risk

Singapore contribution and tax rules can shift with little internal notice.

Our solution: Continuous compliance monitoring and configuration updates.

Multi-country fragmentation

Singapore often sits beside other Asia entities with different rules.

Our solution: One regional process via our multi-country payroll platform.

Local process & language gaps

Banks, authorities, and employees expect local documentation clarity.

Our solution: Local specialists plus clear English HQ reporting.

Singapore Payroll FAQs

What is the CPF contribution rate in Singapore?

For employees aged 55 and below, the common total rate is 37% (17% employer, 20% employee) subject to wage ceilings. Older age bands use lower rates.

When are CPF contributions due?

CPF is generally due by the 14th of the month following the pay period. Late payment can attract penalties.

Do you handle IRAS employer filings?

Yes. We support annual employer tax reporting workflows (e.g. IR8A/IR8S processes) as part of Singapore payroll outsourcing.

Can we hire in Singapore without an entity?

Yes. Use our Employer of Record (EOR) service to employ and pay talent compliantly before or instead of incorporating locally.

How long does setup take?

Typical go-live is 2–3 weeks including data migration, CPF/tax configuration, and a test payroll.

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Expanding Across Asia?

Pair Singapore with neighboring payroll operations under one partner.

Malaysia Payroll → Hong Kong Payroll → Indonesia Payroll → Thailand Payroll → Vietnam Payroll → All Countries →

Ready to Outsource Singapore Payroll?

Get a clear quote for compliant Singapore payroll outsourcing — or hire through EOR without opening an entity.

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