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Global Trade Alert

Singapore: Restrictions applicable to foreign companies for hiring foreign employees

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09 Jul 2024

In July 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower banned foreign companies from using an Employer of Record (EOR) to sponsor employment permits for foreign employees.

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Implementation date

09 Jul 2024

Revocation date:

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Updated: 09 Jul 2024
FDI: Treatment and operations, nes In force

On 9 July 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower prohibited the use of Employer of Record (EOR) by foreign companies to sponsor employment permits for their foreign employees.

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Updated: 09 Jul 2024
Labour market access In force

On 9 July 2024, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower banned foreign companies from using an Employer of Record (EOR) to sponsor employment permits for foreign employees.

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