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.

Every year, Singapore employers lose good hires — not because the candidate wasn't right, but because the work pass appl...
02/09/2026

Every year, Singapore employers lose good hires — not because the candidate wasn't right, but because the work pass application wasn't handled right.

A rejected Employment Pass. A missed S Pass quota calculation. A Work Permit renewal filed too late. These aren't rare mistakes — they're some of the most common (and most avoidable) reasons companies lose out on talent they've already spent months recruiting.

At Sirius First, we specialise in Singapore work pass applications, Employer of Record (EOR) services, and employment compliance — helping local SMEs and growing companies hire foreign talent the right way, the first time.

This month, we're sharing practical, no-fluff guidance on navigating Singapore's work pass and employment framework — the things we wish more companies knew before they started the process, not after a rejection.

If you're hiring foreign talent in Singapore, this is worth following.

Have a hiring question? Send us a message — happy to point you in the right direction.

Save this checklist before you start your next Employment Pass application. Swipe through →
01/09/2026

Save this checklist before you start your next Employment Pass application. Swipe through →

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/
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