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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%

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All data from official sources (Ministry of Manpower (MOM), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)). Not legal or financial advice.