Sirius First acts as your Employer of Record (EOR), enabling global companies to hire employees in Singapore quickly and compliantly — without establishing a local entity.
An Employer of Record (EOR) allows your company to hire employees in Singapore without setting up a local entity. Sirius First becomes the legal employer while your company manages the employee's day-to-day work.
We hold the employment contract, run payroll, manage CPF contributions, and own every compliance obligation — leaving you free to focus on the work itself.
Skip ACRA incorporation, local director requirements, and ongoing corporate secretarial costs.
Drafted under the Singapore Employment Act, protecting you and the employee from day one.
Salary, CPF, payroll tax, and our management fee — one clean invoice, no surprises.
Employment Pass and S Pass applications managed by our MOM-licensed immigration specialists.
You and your employee have a commercial relationship — Sirius First holds the legal one in Singapore.
Our EOR solution is designed for foreign companies that need to hire in Singapore without the overhead of local entity setup.
Establish a Singapore team immediately without incorporating a local entity or navigating ACRA registration requirements.
Validate your market opportunity with local hires before committing to the cost and overhead of a full subsidiary setup.
Bring on Singapore-based remote employees compliantly — with proper contracts, CPF, and statutory protections in place from day one.
Don't wait months for incorporation. Hire your first Singapore employee now and transition to your own entity later when the timing is right.
Once onboarded, we manage every employment obligation in Singapore so you never have to think about compliance again.
MOM-compliant agreements drafted under the Singapore Employment Act. Covers salary, benefits, leave, and termination terms.
Accurate, on-time salary processing including overtime, variable pay, bonuses, and all statutory deductions.
Central Provident Fund employer and employee contributions calculated and remitted on schedule for Singapore citizens and PRs.
Annual employment income reporting to IRAS. We prepare and submit IR8A forms on behalf of all employees under our EOR.
Employment Pass, S Pass, and Dependant Pass applications filed under our MOM EA licence with full submission and follow-up.
Compliant termination notices, final salary calculations, CPF cessation, and work pass cancellation — handled in full.
Our pricing is structured around your situation — not a flat rate that penalises small teams or simple setups.
Our EOR fee covers the full scope of employment administration — from payroll and statutory contributions to work pass management and annual tax filings. No add-ons, no hidden extras.
One monthly invoice. Salary, CPF, statutory levies, and our management fee — itemised clearly with no hidden costs.
Our fee is calculated based on the employee's salary and the size of your team. We don't apply a flat rate — smaller teams and higher salaries are priced accordingly.
There are no onboarding charges or initial setup costs. You pay the monthly EOR fee from the first payroll cycle — nothing before.
MOM application fees (EP, S Pass, DP) are charged at the actual government rate — typically SGD 105–225 per application — with no markup.
We provide a precise fee proposal after understanding your headcount, salary levels, and visa requirements. Book a consultation to receive your tailored quote.
Our team also supports Singapore work visas, ensuring employees can legally work in Singapore while remaining fully compliant with MOM regulations.
The primary pathway for foreign professionals, managers, and executives. We manage the full MOM application and approval process.
For skilled mid-level professionals. Subject to company quota — we advise on eligibility and handle the complete submission.
For spouses and children of EP holders relocating alongside the primary visa holder to Singapore.
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We discuss your hiring requirements, employee profile, salary range, and whether EOR or a direct entity is the right fit for your situation.
Day 1MOM-compliant employment agreement drafted and reviewed. Work pass application filed simultaneously if the employee requires one.
Days 2–5Employee enrolled in payroll, CPF registered, and bank details collected. All statutory obligations activated from day one of employment.
Days 5–14Monthly payroll, CPF contributions, IR8A filings, leave tracking, and visa renewals — all handled. One invoice, zero admin burden.
OngoingCompared to setting up a Singapore subsidiary, EOR removes months of setup time and ongoing corporate overhead.
No entity setup, no waiting. Your first hire can be contracted and payrolled within 7–14 days of engaging Sirius First.
No ACRA incorporation fees, no corporate secretarial retainer, no registered office address required.
Every obligation under Singapore's Employment Act — leave entitlements, overtime, CPF — managed by specialists.
EP and S Pass applications handled by our MOM-licensed immigration team as part of the EOR service.
One monthly invoice covering salary, CPF, and our management fee. No hidden costs, no complex reconciliations.
Add employees as your team grows or offboard cleanly when projects end. No long-term commitments required.
A clear side-by-side comparison to help you choose the right path for your business in Singapore.
| Employer of Record (Sirius First) | Setting Up a Local Entity | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 1–2 weeks | 2–3 months |
| Setup Cost | Minimal — no incorporation fees | Higher — ACRA fees, corporate secretary, registered office |
| HR Administration | Fully managed by Sirius First | Internal HR team required |
| Compliance | Handled by Sirius First | Managed internally |
| Work Pass Sponsorship | Sponsored under Sirius First's MOM licence | Requires your own entity to be established first |
| Best For | Testing the market, hiring quickly, teams under ~15 | Long-term operations, larger teams, full local presence |
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