Getai Acts Don’t Require Work Pass
- The Sunday Times (10 August 2008) : Getai Acts Don't Require Work Pass
- The Sunday Times (03 August 2008) : Do Foreign Acts Need Work Permits
Getai Acts Don't Require Work Pass
- The Sunday Times, 10 August 2008
Please refer to the letter by Mr Alex Chan, “Do foreign acts need work permits” (Sunday Times, 3 Aug 2008).
2. Getai performance is a work pass exempt activity. This means foreign performers need not apply for a work pass to work here while on their social visit pass, subject to a maximum period of 60 days. This is because such activities are typically carried out for only a limited period. However, the foreign performers must submit an e-notification to inform MOM before engaging in these activities. Those who perform without notifying MOM can be prosecuted under the Employment of Foreign Manpower Act.
3. Foreign performers are liable to tax at 15% on such income earned in Singapore. The organiser of the getai must withhold 15% of the payments to the foreign performers and remit the amount withheld to IRAS by the 15th of the month following the date of payment.
4. For more information on work pass exempt activities, please visit the MOM website. For clarifications on withholding tax requirements, please contact IRAS at (65)6351 4476.
Do Foreign Acts Need Work Permits
- The Sunday Times, 03 August 2008
I refer to last Sunday's article, 'Getai organisers sing the inflation blues'.
It was reported that some getai organisers are turning to performers from Malaysia, Taiwan and China, who are said to be paid between $80 and $250 a show.
I have some questions for the Ministry of Manpower (MOM): Do such foreign performers require work permits to perform in public here?
What action would the MOM take against those who do not have the required work permits?
Are these performers considered foreign talent?
If they are legally allowed to perform in getai shows, are they required to pay income tax?
Perhaps the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore could also enlighten us.