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Moving from Japan to Singapore
Everything Japanese professionals need to know about the Employment Pass (EP), tax, housing, and settling in.
~36,000 Japanese. Largest Japanese community in SE Asia.
Employment Pass Minimum Salary
SGD 5,600/month (age 23)
Tax Comparison
Japan 5-45% + resident tax 10% vs Singapore 0-24%
Tax Treaty
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA)
What works in your favor
- ✓Japan-Singapore DTA with favorable terms
- ✓Large Japanese community (Japanese Club, Japanese Association)
- ✓Japanese schools and cuisine widely available
- ✓Japanese driving licence converts without practical test
Things to watch out for
- ⚠Japanese pension (nenkin): contributions pause, may affect future benefits
- ⚠Japan exit tax may apply if holding >JPY 100M in financial assets
Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) Details
Full Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) — favorable bilateral rates