Singapore Maid Levy
The Singapore maid levy or Foreign Domestic Worker levy is a necessary "evil" to control the influx of foreign workers into Singapore.
Generally, the levy is $265 per month. However, due to the government’s push for working mothers and other social reasons, a concessionary levy of $170 per month is also given.
The collecting agent is the CPF Board which makes some employers confused. The levy has nothing to do with your CPF. Since the CPF Board has an established "collecting system", they are just tasked with collecting the maid levy.
Here are some conditions you need to satisfy in order to qualify for a concessionary levy:
1. Your child has to be below 12 and is a Singapore citizen; or
2. Your parent(s) or grandparent(s) is above 65 and is living with you. He/ she must be a citizen; or
3. You are above 65; or
4. You or your family members have disabilities.
Other than the above, you are likely to pay the full normal Singapore maid levy of $265.
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I am aged 86, I am a P.R. and I have a maid which was emoployed by my wife (Singaporean)until recently when my wife passed away. I have transfered the maid to my employ and jow the Government asks that I pay a levy of $265 p.m instead of the $170, simply because I am a PR.mIs there some course of appeal. I am not employed.
Some input would be welcome.
Thks & Rgds.
E.Baikoff.
Hi E.Baikoff,
Sorry for the late reply. You may wish to write to the MOM and appeal. Alternatively, you may wish to talk to your MP to see if he or she can help. I hope this helps. Thank you.