http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ The Singapore Expats forum is a community of people that have moved to Singapore. This is the place for Expats to meet and discuss anything about Singapore. You will find this forum a welcoming place to discuss the great attributes of your new home. Discuss anything from jobs, property, culture, food, history and more. en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:45:27 GMT vBulletin 180 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.expatforum.com/expats/ http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/33324-fica-tax-do-i-have-pay.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:44:41 GMT I am a US citizen currently living in Singapore working for a Singapore subsidiary of an American company. I am on an expat package now. I am... I am a US citizen currently living in Singapore working for a Singapore subsidiary of an American company. I am on an expat package now.

I am preparing to sign a new contract directly with the Singapore subsidiary and they have just informed me they would not be paying the FICA tax. I will be on the local company's payroll. I've researched this and it looks like if the employer does not pay the FICA tax, then neither do I. I will just have a contribution gap for the period I am working in Singapore. So when it comes to drawing SS later in life (of course assuming it is even solvent), my SS may be reduced because of this gap.

Can anyone confirm that I will not have to pay any portion of the FICA tax at the end of the year or when I return to the US?

Thanks,
Scott ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore phillips1998 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/33324-fica-tax-do-i-have-pay.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/32811-visa-info.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:08:53 GMT Hi there, recently i have been contacted by a company from Singapore, With job offer. I wanted to know what is decent salary package for 5... Hi there,

recently i have been contacted by a company from Singapore, With job offer.

I wanted to know what is decent salary package for 5 years exp holder in IT field.

And also wanted to know if my wife will be able to work on dependent visa there, as she is also into IT .

What is cost of living.

What kind of charges GYM take there.

Abt house rent and
abt transportation.

Waiting for reply

Regards
A ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore Anu http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/32811-visa-info.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/32771-personal-concierge-services-popular.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 12:23:06 GMT Im trying to find whether the above is popular here... :) Im trying to find whether the above is popular here... :) ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore MissyHousekeeper http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/32771-personal-concierge-services-popular.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/32452-looking-move-singapore.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:01:45 GMT Hi everyone need your help on few doubt i have specfically if any banker working in singapore can provide an insight I am an engineering drop out... Hi everyone need your help on few doubt i have specfically if any banker working in singapore can provide an insight

I am an engineering drop out after completing first year electrical engineering degree program so the first year certificate is eqvivalent to a diploma. I have a extremly stong banking experiance in sales in Middle East i.e. Dubai and the last postion i held was of Relationship Manager for Retail Banking now with this qualification and banking experiance will it be possible to get a sales job in singapore banking industry and if it is yes also let me know is it easy to come to singapore on visit and search a job then to wait for for any recruitment firm to sponsored me since i understand most of the job ask for Singapore PR which take time of atleast a year or 2, Kindly advice

Thanks
Sherlin ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore sherlin78 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/32452-looking-move-singapore.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31923-has-anyone-tried.html Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:34:18 GMT Hi,

I just moved to Singapore from the US. Because I'm new here, don't have many friends here and was thinking of engaging a companion.

SNIP


Cheers
Mike ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore Seychelles http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31923-has-anyone-tried.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31784-serenity-spanish-bar.html Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:46:33 GMT I’ll be heading down to Serenity Spanish Bar at Vivocity next week to try its Spanish cuisine. My friend sang praises about its paella and inSing... I’ll be heading down to Serenity Spanish Bar at Vivocity next week to try its Spanish cuisine.

My friend sang praises about its paella and inSing gave it 4½ stars too. Can anyone recommend something else that’s a must-try? ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore Happy In Singapore http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31784-serenity-spanish-bar.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31738-what-should-my-salary-singapore.html Sun, 25 Oct 2009 12:14:46 GMT Hi Guys, I have been reading this forum for the last two days and think the community here is the best to help me out. Given below are some... Hi Guys,

I have been reading this forum for the last two days and think the community here is the best to help me out.

Given below are some details about myself,

Nationality : Indian
Profession: Digital Media/ Search marketing, More than 7 yrs of expereince, presently employed with one of the leading Digital media agency of the world in a Managerial Position. Have experience of managing major global clients (really big ones) Search marketing campaign. Salary : 7 lac / pa

I am in words with another global digital agency for their Singapore operations for the position of a departmental head / senior manager role.

I am married, my wife does not work, no kids.

What do you think should be a good salary that would offer a decent lifestyle ( no drinks, no smoke) and some savings ?

your thoughts are highly appreciated.. ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore singjob321 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31738-what-should-my-salary-singapore.html http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31643-bankrupt-middleast-moving-singapore.html Fri, 23 Oct 2009 20:01:51 GMT hi all abt last yr i lost my money in middle east property at the same time due to recession i lost my job... i had to leave middle east ,,, now one... hi all abt last yr i lost my money in middle east property at the same time due to recession i lost my job... i had to leave middle east ,,, now one of my frnds has open his restaurant in singapore and looking at my financial condition he is asking me to come to singapore and work with him as partner... i wanted to know conisdering my credit history will it be difficult to get a visa in singapore! will it affect my singapore employment pass application..

waiting for replies! ]]> Singapore Expat Forum for Expats Living in Singapore desire83 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/singapore-expat-forum-expats-living-singapore/31643-bankrupt-middleast-moving-singapore.html