MOM announcements in 2018 Budget Statement

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Changes to FDW levy framework

There will be three changes from 1 April 2019:

• For the first FDW who is employed without levy concession, the monthly levy will be raised from $265 to $300.
• For the second FDW who is employed without levy concession, the monthly levy will be raised to $450.
• The qualifying age for levy concession under the aged person scheme will be raised from 65 to 67 years.

You can find out more at:

• Budget annex on FDW levy
• FAQs on changes to the FDW levy framework

Changes to foreign worker levy rates

Foreign worker levy rates will remain unchanged for all sectors.

The earlier-announced foreign worker levy increases for marine shipyard and process sectors will be deferred for another year.

You can find out more at the budget annex on foreign worker levy.