Sirius First Pte Ltd

Sirius First Pte Ltd Helping global companies build teams in Singapore through Employer of Record and work visa advisory — without the complexity of setting up a local entity.

11/06/2026

💡 IR8A. If you haven't heard of it, you're already late.

Quick breakdown:
→ IR8A reports each employee's annual income to IRAS
→ Due by 1 March each year — for all employees regardless of pass type
→ Missing IR8A = penalty + employee's tax filing breaks

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/

10/06/2026

💡 Entity setup looks cheap on paper. The real cost is hidden.

Quick breakdown:
→ Entity year 1: S$25,000-50,000 — incorp, secretary, audit, bookkeeping, tax filing
→ EOR: single monthly fee per hire. Zero entity overhead. Zero compliance burden.
→ Crossover point: ~5 hires over 3+ years. Below that, EOR wins on every metric

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/

09/06/2026

💡 Your senior hire said yes. Now their family needs to come too.

Quick breakdown:
→ DP eligibility: legal spouse + unmarried kids

08/06/2026

💡 Posted 'salary negotiable' on MyCareersFuture? Your EP is dead.

Quick breakdown:
→ Fair Consideration Framework requires disclosed salary
→ Vague salary = non-compliant FCF posting
→ MOM rejects the EP before reviewing the candidate

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/

05/06/2026

💡 You're paying CPF for your EP holder. Stop.

Quick breakdown:
→ CPF applies ONLY to Singapore citizens and PRs
→ EP, S Pass, Work Permit holders are exempt
→ Wrong CPF deductions = back-payments + interest + investigation

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/

04/06/2026

💡 You want to hire on S Pass. Do you have the quota?

Quick breakdown:
→ Services sector: 10% foreign worker cap. Tight.
→ All other sectors: 15% cap. More breathing room.
→ Levy on every S Pass holder. S$550-800/month.

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/

02/06/2026

💡 You offered S$8,000. EP still rejected. Why?

Quick breakdown:
→ COMPASS scores 4 criteria — salary is just one (max 20/40)
→ Diversity, qualifications, and skills bonus matter equally
→ High-salary but low-diversity hires fail COMPASS routinely

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/
EA Licence 22C1274

01/06/2026

💡 Most companies set up a Singapore entity they don't need.

Quick breakdown:
→ Reality: entity setup = 4-8 weeks + S$25k-50k upfront
→ Most foreign companies hire 1-3 people in year 1 — entity overkill
→ EOR = legal hire in 14 days. Zero entity. No lawyers.

Sirius First handles EOR + Work Visa for global companies hiring in Singapore.

👉 https://siriusfirst.com/
EA Licence 22C1274

29/05/2026

Singapore PR — who qualifies and what does the process actually look like?

Main PR routes:

📌 PTS Scheme — EP/S Pass holders (most common route)
📌 Global Investor Programme — SGD two point five million dollars+ investment
📌 Spouse or child of SG citizen/PR
📌 Aged parents of SG citizens

Application process:
1️⃣ Prepare documents (employment records, tax assessments, educational certs)
2️⃣ Submit via ICA e-PR portal
3️⃣ ICA may request additional docs or interview
4️⃣ Processing: four to six months
5️⃣ If approved — complete formalities within 6 months

What makes a strong application:
✓ Stable employment with reputable employer
✓ Strong salary & tax contributions
✓ No criminal record
✓ Community ties & family in Singapore

Building a long-term Singapore team? Sirius First advises from day one.

👉 siriusfirst.com

Address

33A Pagoda Street
Singapore
059192

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00

Telephone

+6592200890

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