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Moving from Germany to Singapore
Everything German professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
~5,000 Germans. Active German business community.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23)
Tax Comparison
Germany 14-45% + Solidaritätszuschlag vs Singapore 0-24%
Tax Treaty
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓Germany-Singapore DTA with favorable rates
- ✓German driving licence converts without test
- ✓Strong German business community (Singaporean-German Chamber (SGC), Goethe-Institut)
- ✓TU9/U15 degrees qualify for COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) top-tier
Things to watch out for
- ⚠German pension (Rentenversicherung): can continue voluntary contributions
- ⚠No Krankenversicherung equivalent — need private insurance
- ⚠Western grocery items cost 2-3x more than in Germany
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — dividends 5-15%, interest 0-8%, royalties 8%