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10 Best Local Employer of Record in Singapore - Reviewed in 2026

By Jake Hall March 6, 2026
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Hiring in Singapore means operating in Asia’s premier financial hub – a city-state that ranks #2 globally for ease of doing business, produces world-class talent in finance, technology, and engineering, and sits at the geographic center of Southeast Asia’s 700-million-person market. But as of July 2024, the rules changed. The Ministry of Manpower clarified that EOR providers can no longer sponsor work passes for foreign nationals employed by overseas companies without a Singapore presence – a regulatory shift that fundamentally altered how global organizations approach this market. Whether you’re an employer building an APAC headquarters, a staffing firm expanding regional coverage, or an EOR provider evaluating local partners, understanding who operates here – and how – is the starting point.

Most global EOR platforms offer a single answer: use us for everything. But complex international operations rarely work that way. Different countries require different providers. Different roles require different expertise. And the organizations that scale successfully are typically the ones that maintain control over their provider network rather than outsourcing it entirely to a single vendor.

The providers below represent the landscape you’ll encounter when hiring in Singapore – whether you’re selecting partners, evaluating competitors, or building your own framework for managing international employment.

10 Best EOR providers in Singapore

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Team APAC 5.0 What sets Team APAC apart from most vendors on this list is value for money. EOR services in Vietnam start at USD $199 per employee per month — a flat, transparent rate that works out significantly cheaper than the big global providers, with no percentage-of-salary fees or hidden extras.
The most affordable EOR company focused on Asia Pacific market
2
Second Talent 4.8 Combines EOR with specialized recruitment – useful when you need both the talent and the employment infrastructure in one engagement.
Tech talent sourcing + EOR, Fintech and blockchain, Rapid onboarding
3
Links International 3.0 The regional payroll specialist for companies needing multi-country APAC coverage with Singapore as a hub.
Multi-country payroll, APAC regional consolidation, Hub-and-spoke workforce management
4
AYP Group 3.8 Best fit when you're hiring across multiple APAC markets and want a single provider to manage EOR, payroll, and entity setup under one roof.
APAC EOR, Entity incorporation, Multi-market employment consolidation
5
Acclime 2.7 The corporate services crossover – ideal when EOR is part of a broader market entry that includes entity formation, accounting, and compliance.
Market entry services, Entity formation, Corporate compliance, Accounting integration
6
Glints TalentHub 4.8 Skip the global platforms if you're hiring tech talent in Southeast Asia – this is who you call for integrated recruitment and EOR.
Tech sector recruitment, Southeast Asia coverage, Integrated talent acquisition
7
BIPO 3.5 Singapore-headquartered provider built for enterprises needing scalable HR infrastructure across 170+ markets with strong regional depth.
Enterprise HR infrastructure, Global payroll (170+ markets), APAC regional depth
8
Elitez Group 3.5 The go-to for contingent workforce and contract staffing in Singapore, particularly for operations, logistics, and field-based roles.
Contingent workforce, Contract staffing, Operations and logistics sectors
9
TG-HR Best for high-volume recruitment and workforce deployment across Asia when you need both sourcing and employment administration.
High-volume recruitment, Workforce deployment, Pan-Asian coverage
10
Talentvis 3.5 Built for companies needing recruitment-first engagement with contract staffing and payroll services layered on top.
Recruitment services, Contract staffing, Payroll outsourcing
11
Rikvin 2.9 The entity-to-EOR bridge – ideal for companies testing Singapore before committing to full incorporation.
Entity formation, Immigration and work visas, Market entry transition
12
JobPlus The local Singapore specialist for SMBs needing straightforward EOR/PEO without the overhead of regional platforms.
SMB market entry, Local Singapore compliance, Simplified EOR/PEO

Take Control of Your Global Employment Network

Singapore’s employment environment rewards depth: CPF calculations that vary by age and residency status, work pass requirements that changed fundamentally in July 2024, and a regulatory framework that enforces compliance aggressively. The same is true across the 140+ countries where employment rules differ.

Most organizations face a choice: lock into a single global EOR platform and accept their network of providers, or stitch together individual relationships country by country and manage the complexity yourself. Neither option gives you control.

NEO offers a third path.

NEO is a global employment infrastructure platform that puts you in control of your provider network. Whether you’re an employer managing international operations or a workforce company scaling your service offering, you get:

  • Your own framework – choose the providers that fit your needs in each country, or tap into NEO’s vetted marketplace of regional EOR partners, payroll providers, and immigration specialists
  • One platform to manage it all – compliant contracts, onboarding, payroll consolidation, and HRIS functionality across 140+ countries, orchestrated through a single dashboard
  • Full visibility and control – no black-box provider relationships, no surprise costs, no dependency on a single vendor’s network

The providers mapped in this guide represent the kind of specialists that make up a well-constructed employment network in Singapore. NEO gives you the infrastructure to find them, plug them in, and manage them at scale – under your brand and on your terms.

If you’re ready to stop renting someone else’s global employment system and start building your own, book a demo at joinneo.com.

Comparison Table

Provider
Specialization
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Team APAC 5.0 (1)

Team APAC specializes in providing affordable Employer of Record, Contractor, Payroll, HR, and Immigration solutions to support international workforce expansion across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

Employer of Record (EOR)
2
Second Talent 4.8 (179)

Second Talent delivers Asia's top 1% vetted tech talent in under 24 hours, helping businesses scale faster globally.

Staffing and Recruiting
3
Links International 3.0 (60)

Regional HR and payroll backbone across 20+ Asia-Pacific markets with 100% in-country delivery model

Employer of Record (EOR)
4
AYP Group 3.8 (65)

Asia-Pacific-focused EOR with deep MOM compliance expertise and zero-penalty compliance history

Employer of Record (EOR)
5
Acclime 2.7 (35)

Acclime provides corporate services across Asia-Pacific, including market entry, accounting, HR, and tax compliance for international investors.

Entity Setup and Business Incorporation
6
Glints TalentHub 4.8 (2)

Southeast Asia EOR with integrated talent sourcing and 10M+ regional talent network

Employer of Record (EOR)
7
BIPO 3.5 (85)

BIPO is specialized in Cloud HR since 2010 and is headquartered in Singapore. They offer HRMS, Global Payroll Outsourcing, EOR, HR Advisory, Compliance, Grants administration.

Payroll Processing
8
Elitez Group 3.5 (88)

Singapore staffing firm with government agency partnerships and 300+ employee payroll capacity

Employer of Record (EOR)

Recruitment and PEO services across 50+ markets with Singapore headquarters

Employer of Record (EOR)
10
Talentvis 3.5 (181)

Recruitment agency in Singapore offering staffing solutions, payroll processing, and HR digitalization across Asia-Pacific.

Staffing and Recruiting
11
Rikvin 2.9 (27)

Singapore one-stop shop for SMEs: immigration, incorporation, and HR handled by the same team

Entity Setup and Business Incorporation

Local Singapore employment agency with MOM license, SME-focused recruitment and PEO

Employer of Record (EOR)
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Why Hire in Singapore

Singapore offers world-class talent and strategic APAC positioning, but the July 2024 MoM clarification on EOR work pass sponsorship has reshaped how global companies can hire foreign nationals without a local entity. The providers below represent the specialist landscape for organizations building their own framework rather than defaulting to a single global platform.

Public Holidays
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Capital
Singapore
Currency
Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Payroll Frequency
Monthly
Official Languages
English, Mandarin, Malay, Tamil

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Team APAC

5.0 (1)
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Affordable Singapore Focused EOR With a Modern Tech Platform. Prices starting at $299 per month

Team APAC is an Asia Pacific specialist providing Employer of Record and payroll services across 15+ countries, including Vietnam, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, and most of Southeast Asia. Rather than trying to cover the whole world, the team has gone deep on one region — and it shows in the quality of service. Onboarding and support are handled by locally based teams who understand Australian employment law, Fair Work obligations, and superannuation inside out, and client feedback consistently rates them highly for responsiveness and hands-on account management.

What sets Team APAC apart from most vendors on this list is value for money. EOR services in Vietnam start at USD $199 per employee per month — a flat, transparent rate that works out significantly cheaper than the big global providers, with no percentage-of-salary fees or hidden extras.

The technology platform is another strong point. Everything runs through a single unified dashboard with country-specific workflows tailored to local regulations, so onboarding a new hire, running multi-currency payroll (AUD, USD, SGD, EUR), and administering local benefits takes minutes rather than email chains.

Key Features:

  • Full EOR and payroll coverage across Singapore and 15+ APAC markets
  • Flat, transparent per-employee pricing — around 50% cheaper than global EOR providers
  • Unified platform with country-specific compliance workflows
  • Multi-currency payroll and local benefits administration
  • Locally based onboarding and support teams with high client satisfaction ratings

Why I Picked Team APAC:

I listed Team APAC because it hits the sweet spot of quality and price. It's a highly rated provider that delivers the local expertise of a boutique firm at rates well below most competing vendors, and its platform makes processing your workers — from onboarding through payroll — refreshingly simple.

Second Talent

4.8 (179)
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Tech Talent Sourcing Combined With EOR Infrastructure

Second Talent is a Hong Kong-headquartered firm that combines specialized tech recruitment with EOR services across Asia, including Vietnam. Their model is explicitly hybrid: they source technical talent (claiming access to the "top 1%" of developers) and provide the employment infrastructure to hire them. Onboarding timelines are aggressive – they claim 24-hour activation is possible. Their industry focus includes fintech, e-commerce, gaming, SaaS, and blockchain – sectors with significant Vietnam hiring activity. Second Talent's EOR handles payroll, contracts, and compliance, while their recruitment arm vets candidates through technical assessments before presenting them to clients. For companies that need both talent and infrastructure, this bundled approach eliminates the coordination between separate recruitment and EOR vendors.

Key Features:

  • Hybrid model combining tech recruitment with EOR employment infrastructure
  • Claims 24-hour onboarding activation for technical hires
  • Pre-vetted developer candidates through technical assessments before client presentation
  • Specializes in fintech, e-commerce, gaming, SaaS, and blockchain sectors
  • Access to curated pool of top-tier Asia-based technical talent

Why I Picked Second Talent:

Second Talent represents the convergence of recruitment and EOR that's increasingly common in tech hiring. Their model assumes you need both services – you're not just looking for employment infrastructure, you're looking for the talent to employ. For tech companies without established Vietnam recruiting relationships, this bundled approach can compress timelines significantly.

Links International

3.0 (60)
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Regional HR and Payroll Specialist with Multi-Country APAC Expertise

Links International operates as a regional HR and payroll outsourcing provider with deep roots across Asia Pacific. Headquartered in Hong Kong with significant operations in Singapore, the company serves multinational clients who need consolidated payroll processing, HR administration, and employment support across multiple APAC jurisdictions. Their model focuses on managed payroll services with EOR capabilities layered on top, making them particularly relevant for organizations that view Singapore as one node in a broader regional structure rather than a standalone market. Links works primarily with mid-market and enterprise clients in professional services, financial services, and technology sectors. Their Singapore operation handles both local payroll outsourcing and regional coordination for clients managing teams across the corridor that runs from Greater China through Southeast Asia.

Key Features:

  • Consolidated payroll processing across multiple APAC jurisdictions from Singapore hub
  • Managed payroll services with layered EOR capabilities for regional structures
  • Deep operational presence across Greater China through Southeast Asia corridor
  • Specialized support for professional services, financial services, and technology sectors
  • Regional coordination model designed for enterprise and mid-market multinational clients

Why I Picked Links International:

Singapore rarely exists in isolation for multinational employers. Links represents the model of regional HR infrastructure provider – the kind of partner that makes sense when Singapore is your APAC hub but you're also running payroll in Hong Kong, managing contractors in Vietnam, and considering expansion into Thailand. They're not competing on single-country depth; they're competing on the ability to consolidate complexity across markets.

AYP Group

3.8 (65)
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APAC EOR Specialist with Integrated Entity and Payroll Services

AYP Group positions itself as a comprehensive Asia Pacific employment solutions provider, offering EOR, payroll outsourcing, and entity incorporation services across the region. Based in Singapore, the company has built out capabilities in key APAC markets including Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, and beyond. Their operating model combines EOR services for companies without local entities with payroll outsourcing for those that have established legal presence – a hybrid approach that allows clients to transition between engagement models as their regional footprint evolves. AYP's client base spans technology companies, professional services firms, and manufacturing organizations expanding into Southeast Asia.

Key Features:

  • APAC-focused coverage across 10+ Southeast Asian markets from Singapore
  • Hybrid model combining EOR and payroll outsourcing under one provider
  • Integrated entity incorporation services for companies establishing regional presence
  • Transition support from EOR to local entity payroll as footprint grows

Why I Picked AYP Group:

The July 2024 MoM clarification created a specific problem: overseas companies can no longer sponsor foreign workers through EOR arrangements alone. AYP's integrated model – which combines EOR with entity setup services – represents one answer to that problem. For companies that entered Singapore via EOR and now need to establish legal presence to retain foreign talent, providers like AYP offer a transition pathway rather than forcing a complete vendor change.

Acclime

2.7 (35)
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Corporate Services Firm with EOR and Market Entry Capabilities

Acclime operates as a corporate services provider across Asia, with Singapore serving as a key hub for their regional operations. Their service model combines traditional corporate secretarial work – entity formation, registered office, compliance management – with employment solutions including EOR, payroll outsourcing, and visa support. This positioning makes them relevant for companies that view employment as one component of a broader market entry strategy rather than a standalone requirement. Acclime's Singapore practice serves both inbound companies establishing their first Asian presence and regional organizations using Singapore as a holding company jurisdiction or operational headquarters.

Key Features:

  • Combines EOR with entity formation and corporate secretarial services
  • Asia-wide network with Singapore as regional operational hub
  • Handles registered office, compliance, and holding company administration
  • Supports both initial market entry and regional headquarters setup
  • Provides integrated payroll outsourcing and employment visa assistance

Why I Picked Acclime:

Acclime represents the corporate services crossover model. For companies entering Singapore with broader intentions than just hiring – those that need entity formation, directorship services, bank account setup, and ongoing compliance alongside their employment needs – working with a single provider across these functions can reduce coordination overhead. The EOR component becomes part of a larger engagement rather than a standalone service.

Glints TalentHub

4.8 (2)
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Southeast Asian Tech Recruitment Platform with Integrated EOR

Glints began as a recruitment and talent marketplace focused on Southeast Asia's technology sector before expanding into EOR services through its TalentHub offering. This origin shapes their positioning: they combine candidate sourcing and recruitment with employment administration, creating an end-to-end hiring solution for companies building tech teams in the region. Their footprint spans Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Taiwan, with particular strength in software engineering, product, and data roles. Glints' platform approach includes job posting, candidate matching, and employer branding tools alongside the compliance and payroll infrastructure required for EOR.

Key Features:

  • Recruitment marketplace integrated with EOR services for end-to-end hiring
  • Regional coverage across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Taiwan
  • Specialized in tech roles including software engineering and data positions
  • Platform includes candidate sourcing, matching, and employer branding tools

Why I Picked Glints TalentHub:

Most EOR providers assume you've already found your candidate. Glints inverts that assumption – they start with talent acquisition and add employment infrastructure. For technology companies building distributed engineering teams across Southeast Asia, this integration eliminates the handoff between recruitment agency and EOR provider. It's a model that makes particular sense in competitive talent markets where speed to hire matters.

BIPO

3.5 (85)
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Singapore-Headquartered Global Payroll and HR Solutions Provider

BIPO was established in 2010 in Singapore and has grown into a global payroll and HR solutions provider operating across 170+ markets. Their offering combines a cloud-based HRMS platform with managed payroll outsourcing and EOR services, targeting mid-market and enterprise clients who need scalable infrastructure for international workforce management. BIPO's regional depth in Asia Pacific – with particular strength in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia – reflects their Singapore origins, though they've expanded significantly into Europe, the Middle East, and the Americas. Their technology platform, including the Athena BI analytics tool, differentiates them from pure-service providers.

Key Features:

  • Cloud-based HRMS platform with Athena BI analytics tool included
  • Coverage across 170+ markets with strong Asia Pacific regional depth
  • Particularly strong in Greater China, Southeast Asia, and Northeast Asia
  • Combined EOR, payroll outsourcing, and managed HR services offering
  • Singapore-headquartered since 2010, targeting mid-market and enterprise clients

Why I Picked BIPO:

BIPO represents the Singapore-origin provider that has scaled globally while maintaining regional depth. For organizations that want APAC-centric support – time zone alignment, cultural familiarity, local service teams – but need global coverage, BIPO offers an alternative to the US or European-headquartered platforms that dominate market share. Their technology investment also positions them for clients who want platform capabilities alongside managed services.

Elitez Group

3.5 (88)
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Singapore Staffing and Workforce Solutions for Contingent Labour

Elitez Group operates as a Singapore-based staffing and workforce solutions provider with particular strength in contingent workforce management, contract staffing, and outsourced employment administration. Their model serves companies that need flexible workforce capacity – project-based teams, seasonal scaling, operational staff – rather than permanent headcount expansion. Elitez works across sectors including logistics, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing, handling both white-collar placements and blue-collar workforce deployment. Their PEO/EOR services complement the core staffing business, enabling clients to engage workers on Elitez's employment infrastructure.

Key Features:

  • Specializes in contingent workforce management and contract staffing solutions
  • Serves logistics, retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors
  • Handles both white-collar placements and blue-collar workforce deployment
  • Provides flexible workforce capacity for project-based and seasonal scaling
  • Offers PEO/EOR services integrated with core staffing operations

Why I Picked Elitez Group:

Most EOR conversations focus on knowledge workers – software engineers, marketing managers, finance professionals. But Singapore's economy runs on operations, logistics, and services that require different workforce models. Elitez represents the staffing-origin provider that has moved into EOR territory, bringing expertise in high-volume workforce deployment and operational sector compliance that pure-play EOR providers often lack.

TG Group

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Recruitment and PEO Services Across 50+ Markets

TG Group positions itself as a recruitment and workforce solutions provider with PEO capabilities spanning 50+ countries. Operating from Singapore with regional reach across Asia, the Middle East, and beyond, TG Group combines executive search and recruitment services with employment administration – allowing clients to source talent and employ them through a single provider relationship. Their sector coverage includes technology, financial services, healthcare, engineering, and professional services. The company's model emphasizes the connection between talent acquisition and employment infrastructure, reducing the fragmentation that occurs when recruitment and EOR are handled separately.

Key Features:

  • Combined recruitment and PEO services through single provider relationship
  • Coverage across 50+ countries in Asia, Middle East, and beyond
  • Sector focus on technology, financial services, healthcare, and engineering
  • Executive search integrated with employment administration infrastructure

Why I Picked TG Group:

TG Group illustrates the recruitment-to-PEO pathway – a model where employment administration exists to serve the core talent acquisition business. For organizations that haven't yet identified their Singapore hire and need both sourcing and employment infrastructure, this integrated approach can streamline vendor management. The 50+ country footprint also positions them for clients with broader geographic requirements beyond Singapore.

Talentvis

3.5 (181)
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APAC Recruitment and Staffing Group with Payroll and HR Services

Talentvis operates as a recruitment and executive search group with offices across Asia Pacific, including Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and Hong Kong. Established in 2000, the company has built a staffing-first model that includes payroll outsourcing, HR consulting, and contract workforce management as complementary services. Their industry coverage spans banking and finance, technology, logistics and supply chain, retail, healthcare, and engineering. Talentvis' Singapore operation handles both permanent recruitment and contract placements, with the payroll and employment administration infrastructure to support ongoing workforce engagements.

Key Features:

  • Established recruitment group operating across Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Hong Kong
  • Staffing-first model with payroll outsourcing and contract workforce management services
  • Industry specialization in banking, technology, logistics, retail, healthcare, and engineering
  • Founded in 2000 with over two decades APAC market experience

Why I Picked Talentvis:

Talentvis represents the long-established regional staffing player that has evolved to include employment administration services. Their 20+ year presence in Singapore means deep market knowledge, established client relationships, and sector-specific expertise that newer EOR entrants may lack. For companies that want recruitment support alongside employment infrastructure – particularly in traditional industries – Talentvis offers the combination.

Rikvin

2.9 (27)
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Corporate Services Provider with PEO/EOR and Immigration Expertise

Rikvin, part of the InCorp Group, has operated as a Singapore corporate services provider since 1998, offering company incorporation, accounting, taxation, and immigration services. Their Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) and Employer of Record services sit within this broader corporate infrastructure offering, targeting companies that want to hire in Singapore without immediate entity formation. As a licensed employment agency with the Ministry of Manpower, Rikvin handles work visa applications – Employment Pass, S Pass, Dependant's Pass – as a core competency, making them particularly relevant for companies navigating Singapore's immigration requirements alongside employment needs.

Key Features:

  • Part of InCorp Group, operating since 1998 as Singapore corporate services provider
  • Licensed employment agency with Ministry of Manpower for work visa processing
  • Handles Employment Pass, S Pass, and Dependant's Pass applications as core service
  • Combines EOR with company incorporation, accounting, and taxation services
  • PEO services integrated within broader corporate infrastructure offering

Why I Picked Rikvin:

The July 2024 MoM clarification highlighted a critical transition point: EOR works for local hires and permanent residents, but foreign talent requires entity-based sponsorship. Rikvin's corporate services model – which combines PEO/EOR with entity incorporation – directly addresses this transition. Companies can start with EOR for initial Singapore hiring, then incorporate when they need to sponsor foreign workers, without changing providers for the underlying corporate infrastructure.

JobPlus

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JobPlus operates as a Singapore-focused employment services provider offering EOR, PEO, and payroll outsourcing to companies entering the local market. Their positioning targets small and medium-sized businesses that need straightforward employment infrastructure without the complexity or cost of regional platforms. JobPlus handles the core requirements – compliant employment contracts, CPF administration, payroll processing, leave management – for companies with modest Singapore headcount. Their local focus means deep familiarity with Singapore's Employment Act, MoM requirements, and statutory compliance, though their geographic scope is limited compared to regional providers.

Key Features:

  • Singapore-only EOR service designed for small and medium-sized businesses
  • Handles CPF administration and Employment Act compliance for local hires
  • Provides payroll processing and statutory leave management infrastructure
  • Local MoM requirements expertise without multi-country platform complexity

Why I Picked JobPlus:

Not every company needs a 150-country platform. JobPlus represents the local specialist model – a provider built specifically for Singapore, priced for SMBs, and focused on doing one market well rather than many markets adequately. For companies whose Singapore presence will remain modest, or who simply want a local partner without regional overhead, JobPlus offers a right-sized alternative to the enterprise-focused platforms.