Singapore Self-Employed EP Program
The premier gateway for visionary entrepreneurs and global professionals
IVY TRUST (春華基金) facilitates a specialized Self-Employed Employment Pass (EP) pathway for global Chinese professionals. Establish and manage your own Singapore company with complete strategic autonomy and residency security.
Why Choose the Self-Employed EP?
Incorporating a Singapore company allows you to act as both employer and employee, granting you total control over your business operations while securing professional residency for yourself and your family.
Flexible Structure
Adapt your corporate framework to meet evolving strategic goals.
Full Control
Serve as a resident director with direct oversight of all operations.
Relocation Pathway
Bring your immediate family to join your journey in Singapore.
Talent Framework
Qualifications & Eligibility
Eligibility is assessed through the Ministry of Manpower’s (MOM) COMPASS scoring framework.
- Candidate Profile: Degree holder or higher with relevant management experience.
- Salary: Minimum $5,000 monthly (higher benchmarks for senior roles).
- Company Structure: Must be a legitimate business with clear purpose and financial capacity.
- Financial Status: Solid initial capital to support business operations.
Understanding COMPASS Scoring
Relative to local benchmarks.
C1: Salary
Based on academic tiering.
C2: Qualifications
Nationality mix in workforce.
C3: Diversity
Hiring local professionals.
C4: Local Support
Our Comprehensive Service Ecosystem
Phase 1: Professional Company Incorporation
- ACRA Entity Registration
- Name Availability Check
- Initial Gov Filing Fees
- Capital Structure Setup
Spring Seed Foundation provides a turnkey solution, allowing you to focus on your corporate strategy while we handle the operational complexities.
Phase 2: Governance & Maintenance
- 12 Months Nominee Director
- Company Secretary Services
- Registered Office Address
- Business License Filings
Phase 3: Banking & Account Setup
- Corporate Bank Account Opening
- CorpPass/CPF Portal Setup
- MOM Employer Account
- Tax Compliance Advisory
Phase 4: Elite EP Application Services
- Strategic COMPASS Planning
- Document Preparation & Review
- Submission & Status Tracking
- Appeal & Relocation Support
The Application Roadmap
Here’s how the Self-Employed EP journey typically unfolds:
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Step 1: Assessment
Comprehensive evaluation of your background and COMPASS scoring potential.
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Step 2: Incorporation
Formal ACRA registration of your Singapore business entity and director appointments.
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Step 3: EP Submission
Preparation and filing of the Employment Pass application with MOM.
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Step 4: Approval & Issuance
MOM approval notification, biometrics, and physical card issuance.
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Step 5: Family Relocation
Processing of Dependent Passes (DP) and relocation for your loved ones.
Success Story: The Seed of Leadership
The Candidate:
Fortune 500 Marketing Executive from mainland China.
The Goal:
Establish a regional consultancy hub and secure children's education.
Our Role:
Turnkey incorporation and COMPASS strategy optimization.
The Result:
90-point COMPASS score; EP approved in just 10 working days.