Can i stay outside of Singapore and still keep my EP?

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YK1984 Member

Member since 23 November 2023

YK1984Member23 November 2023 07:55:06

Hi,

I have been working in SG for the past 10 years on EP. However, due to personal reasons, I have moved to Canada.

Currently, I have a valid work permit in Canada and also have an EP in Singapore. Though I still hold an EP in Singapore, work for my Singapore employer, and pay taxes in Singapore, I live most of the time in Canada.

What I am not sure about is:

If I hold an EP in Singapore, can I also hold a work permit in another country?
While still retaining my EP status in Singapore, can I live outside of SG and visit SG occasionally?

beppi Germany - Singapore Expert

Member since 08 August 2010

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beppiGermany - Singapore Expert23 November 2023 13:18:11

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Work permits (and other visa types) of separate countries are completely separate and have no infuence on each other. You can hold as many as you like (or can get).
But an EP in Singapore is only needed if you work there (and have a place to stay). It should be cancelled when the employment in the country ends.
In most situations, you must pay income tax where you live and work - in your case Canada. In Singapore, you are only tax-liable on income for work performed here. You should sort this out soon, otherwise double-taxation is possible!

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