Singapore is one of Asia's leading economic and financial centres. Thanks to its stable legal environment, attractive taxation, international port and innovation ecosystem, it's a preferred destination for Asia-Pacific.
Why grow your business in Singapore?
Main sectors: banking, finance, asset management, technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, logistics, maritime transport, international trade, energy, consulting.
Which status should you choose?
Expatriation — most employees sent to Singapore work under this status, with a package including adapted remuneration, benefits in kind and international social cover.
Local hire — companies with an entity in Singapore frequently hire staff under Singaporean contracts, often for lasting set-ups.
Immigration and Employment Pass
Working in Singapore requires obtaining an appropriate authorisation: choice of the right work pass, preparation of Employment Pass applications, administrative formalities, drafting of contracts, settling in employees and their families.
Social protection
Singapore's social protection system is very different from the French one: international health insurance, provident schemes, retirement, private insurance, and possible arrangements to maintain certain French rights.
Taxation
Singapore has an attractive tax environment. Our analysis covers tax residence, the France–Singapore tax treaty, income retained in France, and structuring of the expatriation package.
Key figures
Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD). Official languages: English, Malay, Mandarin and Tamil. Time zone: UTC +8.
Frequently asked questions
Is an Employment Pass mandatory? In most cases, yes; the type of authorisation depends on the role, remuneration and the employee's situation.
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