15 March 2022

Singapore introduces new points-based COMPASS immigration framework

The Singaporean Government recently announced that it will introduce a new points-based Complementarity Assessment (COMPASS) framework to determine foreign workers’ eligibility for Employment Passes (EP). The COMPASS framework will come into effect on 1 September 2023 for new EP applications and 1 September 2024 for EP renewal applications.

The COMPASS framework aims to ensure a strong core labor market and workforce diversity, and attract high-quality foreign employees to take on positions as professionals, managers, executives and technicians in Singapore.

A Tax Alert prepared by EY's People Advisory Services group, and attached below, provides additional details.

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Document ID: 2022-5271