Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Utilities
Public Transport
Communication
Monthly price plans varies based on promotional rates and bundled services offered by service
provider. Excludes installation, hardware and other applicable service fees.
Mobile Phone Plans: $19.95 - $200 per month
Residential Fixed Line Telephone: From $150 per annum
Broad Band Internet Price Plans: $19.95 - $208 per month
Meals
Entertainment
Schooling
Please visit www.moe.gov.sg for more information on the education system and the directory of
schools in Singapore.
Sports & Leisure
• Eating
• Shopping – extensive number of malls, markets, designer stores – something for everyone
• Golf – 27 golf courses including floodlit courses and Singapore Open in November
• Excellent value spa/health treatments
• Diving and Water Skiing
• Dragon Boat racing
• Rugby/Soccer
• Singapore Grand Prix (First night time Grand Prix on World Circuit in 2008)
Employee Benefits
• Medical coverage
• Medical Insurance programmes
• Transport allowance
• One-time relocation allowance
• Stock option plans
Working Hours
5 or 5.5 workday weeks / maximum work hours per week capped at 44
Taxes in Singapore
Singapore has one of the lowest tax rates in the World.
The amount of personal income tax payable depends on whether you hold tax resident or non-resident status, and the income
you earn.
Tax Rates:
All income earned in Singapore and any overseas income that is brought into Singapore will be taxed.
After deducting personal relief, income will be taxed at graduated rates from 0% to 20% (See IRAS www.iras.gov.sg for
more on tax relief).
For Non-Resident
Have been in Singapore for less than 183 days in a calendar year.
Tax rates:
Taxed only on income earned in Singapore.
Unable to claim for personal relief.
Taxed at a flat rate of 15% or the resident rates, depending on which gives rise to higher tax (For Director's fees and
income other than employment, they will be taxed at a flat rate of 20% from Year of Assessment 2005.)
Exempted from tax on remittances made to Singapore.