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What Is Entrepreneur & Founder Residency?
The Entrepreneur & Founder Residency pathway allows foreign entrepreneurs and professionals to live and work in Singapore by setting up their own company. Unlike a traditional EP sponsored by an employer, you become the director and shareholder of your own Singapore-registered company, which then sponsors your Employment Pass.
E&H handles the entire process end-to-end — from incorporating your company with ACRA to submitting your EP application to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM). This is a proven pathway to Singapore residency for entrepreneurs and self-starters.
Key Benefits
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THE PROCESS
Your Immigration Journey, Step by Step
Here's how our immigration consultancy takes you from first consultation to a successful outcome.
Eligibility Assessment
We evaluate your professional background, qualifications, and intended business activity to confirm you are a strong candidate for the entrepreneur EP route.
Company Incorporation
We handle the full ACRA registration of your Singapore company — including selecting the right business structure, share capital, and SSIC codes for your industry.
EP Application Preparation
We prepare a compelling EP application — including your credentials, business plan, and COMPASS compliance review — positioning your company as a credible sponsor.
MOM Submission & Follow-up
We submit your Employment Pass application to MOM, track its progress, and handle all correspondence, In-Principle Approval collection, and EP issuance steps.
Family & Renewal Support
We coordinate Dependant's Pass and LTVP applications for your family, and support your EP renewals and pathway towards Permanent Residence.
Who Can Apply?
The entrepreneur & founder residency route is ideal for professionals and entrepreneurs who meet the following criteria.
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Why Getting Your EP Application Right the First Time Matters
Entrepreneur EP applications face additional scrutiny from MOM. Incomplete or poorly prepared documentation can lead to rejection — and re-applying is harder.
Common Challenges Applicants Face
Why Choose E&H Immigration Consultancy?
Your entrepreneur EP application deserves more than a one-size-fits-all approach. Here's what sets us apart.
25+ Years of Collective Experience
Our seasoned team brings decades of hands-on immigration expertise, having successfully guided thousands through the application process.
Unmatched Professionalism
From the first consultation to the final outcome, every interaction is handled with the utmost care, accuracy, and respect for your time.
Full Transparency
We give you an honest assessment of your chances upfront — no hidden fees, no inflated promises. You'll always know exactly where you stand.
Personalised Attention
Every application we handle is unique. We take the time to understand your background and craft a strategy tailored specifically to you.
Thorough & Meticulous
We invest weeks building a compelling case with multiple rounds of document review, ensuring nothing is left to chance before submission.
End-to-End Support
From eligibility assessment through to post-approval obligations, our team stays by your side at every milestone of your journey.
E&H Immigration Consultancy has built its reputation on trust, results, and genuine care for every client. With over 1,000+ applications submitted and a 4.9-star Google rating, we are one of Singapore's most trusted immigration agencies.
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What is the difference between an Employment Pass (EP) and an S Pass?
- The Employment Pass (EP) is for professionals, managers, executives and specialists earning at least S$5,600/month (S$6,200 in financial services). It requires passing the COMPASS points framework unless the salary exceeds S$22,500/month.
- The S Pass is for skilled mid-level technical workers earning at least S$3,300/month (S$3,800 in financial services). It is subject to employer quota limits and a monthly levy.
- In general, the EP is considered a stronger foundation for a future PR application.
What is the COMPASS framework for Employment Pass applications?
- COMPASS (Complementarity Assessment Framework) is a points-based system introduced in September 2023 for all new EP applications.
- Applicants must score at least 40 points across five criteria: salary relative to local peers, qualifications, diversity contribution, support for local employment, and strategic economic priorities.
- Candidates earning S$22,500/month or more are exempt from COMPASS scoring.
What is the Overseas Networks and Expertise (ONE) Pass?
- The ONE Pass is a five-year work pass for top global talent earning at least S$30,000/month, or those with outstanding achievements in arts, culture, sports, science, or academia.
- It allows the holder to work for multiple employers simultaneously and permits their spouse to work in Singapore without a separate work pass.
- Applications are assessed holistically by MOM and do not follow a fixed points system.
How do I renew a ONE Pass in Singapore?
- Renewal is not automatic. You must meet one of two routes: a five-year average fixed monthly salary of at least S$30,000 in Singapore, or an established Singapore-based business employing at least five local employees earning at least the prevailing EP qualifying salary.
- The pass is renewable for up to five years at a time.
- Check MOM's current renewal criteria well before expiry — the EP qualifying salary benchmark moves over time.
Which family members can join a ONE Pass holder in Singapore?
- Legally married spouse and unmarried children under 21 (including legally adopted children) qualify for a Dependant's Pass; the spouse may work or run a business once a Letter of Consent is approved.
- Parents of the holder qualify for a Long-Term Visit Pass; parents-in-law do not and would need an independent route.
- Common-law spouses, unmarried step-children under 21 and unmarried handicapped children aged 21 and above may qualify for an LTVP.
- Each family pass carries the same S$105 application and S$225 issuance fees.
What is the ONE Pass (AI and Tech) track from January 2027?
- From January 2027, eligible AI and technology applicants can meet the S$30,000 benchmark with at least S$22,500 in fixed monthly salary plus qualifying vested equity — share ownership or exercised stock options — sufficient to reach S$30,000.
- Applicants need at least five cumulative years as a founder, in a C-suite role, or in a senior technical role within the previous 10 years.
- The track replaces Tech.Pass and carries the same five-year validity and renewals as the main ONE Pass.
- The general S$30,000 salary route is unchanged.
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