Employment agency

[Michelle Lai]

Dear all,

Was thinking start business related to employment agency , ie head hunter company .

Anyone aware what is the procedure like ? I understanding that certain amount of deposit must be prepared ? But to who? Can I register the company fist ?

[sundaymorningstaple]

Start reading here and read ALL the links.

http://www.mom.gov.sg/services-forms/em ... ences.aspx

[togeorgemathew]

Hi Michelle,

In short the process is:

1. Register a private limited company with employment agency as one of the SSIC activities.
2. Apply for your Employment Pass or Entrepass (assuming you are an expat)
3. Apply for In-Principle Approval(IPA) as an Employment Agency(EA)
4. The IPA will specify amount of deposit needed. This can be covered through full amount or by paying an insurance agency a premium.
5. Go through your training as an EA professional.
6. Request for issuance of EA license number.

The process is quite lengthy and requires a between two-four months(depending on your immigration status).

[morenangpinay]

correct me if im wrong but i thought foreigners (except PR)cant open a manpower agency? if that is the case, why is togeorgemathew saying to apply for entrepass or ep?

[togeorgemathew]

Hi morenangpinay,

Foreigners can apply for a Employment Agency license as long as they hold a valid work visa. Here is the page on MOM that speaks about it (see Licensing Criteria section)

http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/ ... fault.aspx