Singapore payroll, explained for finance teams
Clear, current guides to CPF, IRAS AIS, GIRO and the monthly payroll cycle — written for the person who actually files.
Best Payroll Software in Singapore (2026): AimmPayroll vs QuickHR vs BrioHR vs JustLogin vs Payboy
An honest, finance-operator's comparison of five Singapore payroll platforms in 2026 — CPF eZpay, IRAS AIS, GIRO, pricing, and where each one actually fits.
CPF eZpay: How to Submit Your CPF Contributions (2026 Guide)
What CPF eZpay is, how to submit monthly CPF contributions step by step, the file you upload, the 14th-of-the-month deadline, payment modes, and the most common rejection reasons — for Singapore employers.
GIRO Bulk Payout for Singapore Payroll: How to Pay Salaries (2026)
How to pay employees' salaries with a GIRO bulk-payout file, how it differs from CPF GIRO, the bank file formats involved, and the data you must get right — for Singapore employers.
How to Run Payroll in Singapore: A Step-by-Step Guide for SMEs (2026)
A practical, month-by-month guide to running Singapore payroll: gross-to-net with CPF, SDL and SHG funds, itemised payslips, GIRO payouts, CPF eZpay, and annual IRAS AIS filing.
IR21 Tax Clearance in Singapore: A Guide for Employers (2026)
When and how to file IR21 tax clearance for foreign employees leaving Singapore — the one-month deadline, withholding final pay, the clearance directive, and penalties.
IRAS AIS and IR8A Filing in Singapore (2026): The Employer's Guide
What the Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS) is, who must join, the 1 March deadline, the difference between IR8A, Appendix 8A, Appendix 8B and IR21, and how to submit employment income to IRAS.
Annual Wage Supplement (AWS) and the 13th-Month Bonus in Singapore (2026)
What the Annual Wage Supplement (13th-month bonus) is, whether it's mandatory, how CPF applies to it as an Additional Wage, and how it differs from a performance bonus — for Singapore employers.
CPF Contribution Rates in Singapore (2026): A Complete Guide for Employers
The 2026 CPF contribution rates by age band, the new S$8,000 Ordinary Wage ceiling, the S$102,000 annual ceiling, and how to calculate employer and employee CPF — with worked examples.
Itemised Payslip Requirements in Singapore (2026): What Must Be on It
What must appear on a Singapore itemised payslip — every required item, when you must issue it (within 3 working days), the allowed formats, and who's covered under the Employment Act.
Skills Development Levy (SDL) in Singapore: Rates and How to Pay (2026)
What the Skills Development Levy is, the 0.25% rate with its S$2 minimum and S$11.25 maximum, who you pay it for, and how it's collected — for Singapore employers.
CDAC, MBMF, SINDA and ECF: Self-Help Group Funds Explained (2026)
Singapore's Self-Help Group (SHG) fund contributions — CDAC, MBMF/Mendaki, SINDA and ECF: who contributes to which, the 2026 monthly amounts, how to opt out, and how employers remit them.
The Best Talenox Alternative for Singapore SMEs (2026)
Talenox retired its free plan on 5 January 2026. Here's exactly what changed, what it means if you were on the free plan, and how AimmPayroll's free tier compares for Singapore payroll.