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title: What are the mandatory levies in Singapore for employment?
description: "Levies, contributions, and statutory requirements must be strictly enforced. Employers in Singapore are required to make monthly contributions for the following, in addition to Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions: - Skills Development Levy for training grants for employees who attend…"
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# What are the mandatory levies in Singapore for employment?

Levies, contributions, and statutory requirements must be strictly enforced. Employers in Singapore are required to make monthly contributions for the following, in addition to Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions:

- Skills Development Levy for training grants for employees who attend work-related trainings
- Ethnic funds aimed at helping the less privileged in the respective ethnic communities such as CDAC, MBMF, ECF, and SINDA
- Levies for foreign workers with Work Permits
- CPF contributions