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Moving from Australia to Singapore
Everything Australian professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
~15,000 Australians. Active Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA) community.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23)
Tax Comparison
Australia 32
Tax Treaty
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓Australia-Singapore DTA covers all income types
- ✓Australia and New Zealand Association (ANZA) community (Australian & New Zealand (NZ) Association) very active
- ✓Australian driving licence converts without test
- ✓Superannuation generally preserved while abroad
Things to watch out for
- ⚠Australian tax residency may continue if maintaining ties
- ⚠No Medicare equivalent — need private insurance
- ⚠Superannuation contributions pause during Singapore (SG) employment
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — dividends 15%, interest 10%, royalties 10%