Payroll services in Singapore, handled for you.
Grof runs your monthly payroll, issues itemised payslips, and manages CPF, SDL and year-end IR8A submissions, with payroll records that flow straight into your accounts.
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Payroll outsourcing services in Singapore, end to end
From the monthly pay run to year-end filings, Grof's payroll accounting services cover the statutory work Singapore employers need to get right.
Monthly payroll & itemised payslips
Salaries, overtime, allowances, bonuses and deductions calculated each month, with itemised payslips issued to every employee.
CPF contributions
CPF calculated at the applicable rates and age bands for each employee, and prepared for timely monthly submission.
Skills Development Levy (SDL)
SDL computed for every eligible employee and included in your monthly CPF submission.
Bank salary file
A bank-ready payment file prepared each pay cycle, so you can approve and release salaries quickly.
Year-end IR8A via AIS & IR21
Employee income records prepared and submitted through the Auto-Inclusion Scheme, plus IR21 tax clearance support for departing foreign staff.
Payroll reports & accounting entries
Monthly payroll summaries and journals, recorded in your books when Grof also handles your accounting.
Payroll pricing based on your headcount
Tell us how many employees you have and how often you run payroll, and we'll send a fixed quote.
CPF, SDL and IR8A at a glance
The key statutory items every Singapore employer's payroll needs to handle. Rates shown are general and apply to Singapore Citizens and third-year-onwards PRs earning above S$750 a month.
| Item | What applies (2026) | What it means for your payroll |
|---|---|---|
| CPF, age 55 and below | 37% total: 17% employer, 20% employee | Employer share is paid on top of salary; employee share is deducted from wages. |
| CPF, senior workers | 34% (above 55 to 60), 25% (above 60 to 65) | Rates step down by age band, so each employee's age must be tracked correctly. |
| CPF Ordinary Wage ceiling | S$8,000 per month | Raised from S$7,400 on 1 January 2026. CPF applies to monthly ordinary wages up to this cap. |
| CPF annual salary ceiling | S$102,000 per year | Limits CPF on total wages, including bonuses, across the year. |
| CPF payment deadline | By the 14th of the following month | Late payment may attract interest and enforcement action by the CPF Board. |
| Skills Development Levy | 0.25% of monthly wages | Minimum S$2 and maximum S$11.25 per employee per month. |
| IR8A via AIS | Submit by 1 March each year | Mandatory for employers with five or more employees, or those notified by IRAS. |
| IR21 tax clearance | At least 1 month before cessation | Required when a non-citizen employee stops working in Singapore or leaves. |
For general reference only. Rates, ceilings and deadlines are set by the CPF Board, SkillsFuture Singapore and IRAS and may change. Always verify against the CPF Board contribution calculator and IRAS guidance before relying on any figure.
Payroll system for small business, or outsourced payroll provider?
Payroll programs for small businesses can work well if you have the time and know-how. Outsourcing makes sense when you'd rather hand over the calculations, submissions and deadlines.
| Consideration | DIY payroll software | Outsourced payroll with Grof |
|---|---|---|
| Who runs payroll | You or your staff, every month | Grof's payroll team; you review and approve |
| Rate & rule changes | You track CPF, SDL and IRAS updates yourself | We apply changes to your payroll as they take effect |
| Submissions | You prepare and submit CPF, SDL and IR8A | We prepare submissions for your approval |
| Year-end & departures | You handle AIS and IR21 on your own | Included, with deadlines tracked for you |
| Accounting link | Separate exports into your books | Recorded in your accounts when Grof is your accountant |
| Best fit | Very small teams with simple pay and in-house capacity | Growing SMEs and enterprises that want payroll off their plate |
Outsource payroll in Singapore in four steps
Share your details
Send us your employee list, salary structure, allowances and existing CPF information.
We set up payroll
We configure pay items, CPF age bands and SDL, and confirm your pay cycle and approval flow.
First pay run
We process payroll, issue payslips, and prepare your CPF submission and bank salary file for approval.
Ongoing compliance
Every monthly and year-end deadline tracked, with one point of contact whenever your team changes.
Payroll, accounting and compliance with one team
Many outsourced payroll providers only handle salaries. Grof can also look after the rest of your statutory work, so nothing falls between vendors.
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