Resources
Field notes from a working MOM agency: regulatory updates, how-tos and the small print that catches founders out.
A working-agency comparison of Singapore’s three main work passes in 2026: EP for PMETs with no quota, S Pass for mid-skilled hires with quota and a flat S$650 levy, and Work Permit for semi-skilled roles in CMP and services. Salaries, quotas, levies, and which pass fits which role.
Step-by-step 2026 guide for foreign founders incorporating a Singapore private limited company: 100% foreign shareholding, Section 145 resident director, ACRA fees, RORC filing, bank account opening, and the timeline from name application to operating company.
Comprehensive 2026 guide to Singapore’s Employment Pass: salary thresholds by age and sector, COMPASS framework scoring, Fair Consideration rules, and how to maximise approval odds. From a working MOM employment agency.
Working-agency deep dive into Singapore’s COMPASS scoring framework for Employment Pass applications: the four foundational attributes (C1 Salary, C2 Qualifications, C3 Diversity, C4 Local Employment), the two bonus attributes (C5 SOL, C6 Strategic Priorities), worked scenarios, and how to pre-score before recruiting.
Singapore’s 2026 Employment Pass qualifying salary thresholds, COMPASS framework changes, and how to adjust your hiring plan. Practical breakdown for HR teams and founders.
