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A free interactive tool, plus field notes from a working MOM agency: regulatory updates, how-tos and the small print that catches founders out.
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A self-serve check built on MOM’s Aug 2025 benchmarks — get an instant read before you talk to us.
Score an Employment Pass candidate across every COMPASS criterion — salary by sector and age, qualifications, diversity and local-hiring support, plus bonus points — for an instant pre-score against MOM’s 40-point pass mark.
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MOM’s 2026 work pass fraud cases — the Wonderful Agency charges, the phantom-worker construction operation, EFMA penalties up to S$20,000 and jail, and how compliant employers stay protected.
Singapore’s new ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track, announced at COS 2026 for January 2027, replaces Tech.Pass. The S$30,000 rule, S$22,500 cash plus vested ESOP/ESOW, and how to prepare.
Singapore’s Local Qualifying Salary rises from S$1,600 to S$1,800/month on 1 July 2026. See the new foreign-worker quota counting bands, a worked example, and what to check before the deadline.
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.
