what you are asking is a grey area ..tihelbi wrote:Thank you very much for your reply.
Would it make a difference if I offered my services only online over the interent? Meaning, I would have clients from all over the world and I would consult them online (e.g. via Skype).
IMO if you are sitting in Singapore while doing the Skype session, then it's still likely to be considered paid freelance work outside the scope of your EP. Probably the only way to be certain is to seek a clarification directly from MOM. Otherwise better not take the chance I suggest.ecureilx wrote:what you are asking is a grey area ..tihelbi wrote:Thank you very much for your reply.
Would it make a difference if I offered my services only online over the interent? Meaning, I would have clients from all over the world and I would consult them online (e.g. via Skype).
as per MOM Law, you can't do it, as long as you are on a Pass here.
Though, as you say, if you do it online, then .. it is a grey area.
If you get caught for something or other, this freelancing will work again aggravate the situation .. that's all I know
This would not be an issue as you are truly under the radar. You affect no Singapore jobs, and so long as you pay tax on your income elsewhere, no one would come after you.tihelbi wrote:Thank you very much for your reply.
Would it make a difference if I offered my services only online over the interent? Meaning, I would have clients from all over the world and I would consult them online (e.g. via Skype).
Do a search on "telecommuting". You'll find several threads where I and others have commented on working for a company outside of Singapore when you are in Singapore. Singapore's laws seem to have gaps when it comes to this kind of thing.FaeLLe wrote:You do not need to pay tax on foreign earnings in Singapore even if tax resident....
Whether you can be legally employed overseas is a different question.
That sounds like it is definitely illegal. On the online side, there may be a bit of a grey area if the customers are outside SG as well, but when it comes to in-person training, it is definitely work and would not be legal for you, as you are already on EP. No matter if the employer is in SG or not, but you are still doing work here that is not covered under your EP.tihelbi wrote:Thank you very much for your comments.
I understand that it is not possible to receive any other income besides the income from the company which provides my EP.
Would it be possible to work as a personal trainer (online and physically in Singapore) for a company which is registered and located in a foreign country (and only there)?
Meaning, I would create a company with a physical "office" in my home country and I would be employed there. However, I would provide the services (personal training) in Singapore. All invoices and receipts would be issued with the name of this company and all of the tax would be paid in my home country. All of the earned money would be paid into the company's bank of my home country. I wouldn't declare anything in Singapore.
Of course besides I would still hold my EP and work for my employer in Singapore.
Would this be possible (knowing that I need to pay way more tax with this approach)?
Thanks
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