Setting Up Payroll and CPF Contributions in Singapore

30 May 2026Gateway of AsiaOperations Reading time 8 min read

Reading time 8 min read

Everything employers need to know to run a compliant payroll, from CPF contributions to itemised payslips.

Running payroll in Singapore looks simple on the surface and rewards employers who get the details right. Employees and the regulator both expect accurate, on time payments every cycle.

What to put in place

  • Register as an employer with the Central Provident Fund Board.
  • Issue itemised payslips for every payment.
  • Submit monthly CPF contributions on time.
  • Prepare annual Form IR8A for each employee.
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