{"id":16423,"date":"2026-07-07T12:16:29","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T04:16:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ready-employment.com\/?p=16423"},"modified":"2026-08-14T00:47:43","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T16:47:43","slug":"maid-levy-concession-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ready-employment.com\/maid-levy-concession-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Maid Monthly Levy in Singapore: A Comprehensive Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Overview of the maid monthly levy in Singapore<\/h4>\n<h3>Understanding Singapore\u2019s Maid Levy<\/h3>\n<h4>What is the Foreign Domestic Helper (Maid) Levy?<\/h4>\n<p>The foreign domestic helper (maid) monthly levy is a fee that employers in Singapore must pay to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) when they hire a maid. This levy is essential for regulating the employment of domestic helpers, ensuring fair practices, and providing necessary support to the domestic helper.<\/p>\n<h4>Importance of the Levy for Employers<\/h4>\n<p>Knowing the monthly maid levy is important for employers. It impacts their budget and whether they can afford a helper. Being aware of the costs involved helps families make informed decisions about employing foreign domestic helpers.<\/p>\n<h3>1.Monthly Maid Levy in Singapore<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Standard Rates for First and Additional Helpers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The standard rate for the first foreign domestic helper is<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> $300 per month<\/span>. Employers hiring additional helpers must pay a <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">higher levy of $450 monthly<\/span>. This cost structure emphasises the financial commitment required when engaging a domestic worker.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment Due Dates and Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Employers are required to pay the maid monthly levy in Singapore by the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">17th of the following month<\/span>. If the 17th falls on a weekend or public holiday, the due date shifts to the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">next working day<\/span>.<br \/>\nVarious payment methods are available, including <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">GIRO and PayNow QR<\/span>. This allows employers to choose the option that best suits their financial management preferences.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/check-and-pay-levy\">Check and pay your FDW levy<\/a>.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/check-and-pay-levy\">Apply for your FDW levy Giro<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>More details on this can be found on<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/passes-and-permits\/work-permit-for-foreign-domestic-worker\/foreign-domestic-worker-levy\/paying-levy\">MOM&#8217;s MDW Levy Official Pagee<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2.Eligibility for Concession for Maid Levy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Who Qualifies for the $60 Maid Monthly Levy Concession?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Tp qualify for the monthly concession, your family must include one of the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Singaporean <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">child below 16 years of age<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Singaporean <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">elderly above 67 years of age<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Disabled<\/span> Singaporean family member<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>To qualify for the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">monthly maid levy concession of $60<\/span>, Employers must ensure that maid agencies in Singapore<span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"> update the familly information<\/span> during the IPA application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>When does the maid month levy payment start?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For a first-time maid, the levy payments start on the <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">5th day of her arrival<\/span> (including the day she arrived). For all other cases, the levy begins the day after the helper arrives.<\/p>\n<p>Refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aic.sg\/Financial-Assistance\/Migrant-Domestic-Worker-Levy-Concession\">MOM FDW Kevy Concession<\/a> for further information.<\/p>\n<h4>3.Setting Up GIRO Payment for Maid Levy<\/h4>\n<p><strong>Steps to Set Up GIRO Payments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Follow these simple steps to set up GIRO payments via your online banking platform:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Login to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/check-and-pay-levy\">apply for eGIRO for maid&#8217;s levy<\/a> via SingPass and select &#8220;Set up eGiro&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Complete the GIRO application following the instruction in the screen.<\/li>\n<li>Setting up of payment limit and billing end date might be optional for some bank.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>While waiting for the approval of the Giro application, please <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mom.gov.sg\/eservices\/services\/check-and-pay-levy\">check and pay for levy here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Advantages of Automatic Payments<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Setting up GIRO <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">simplifies the process of managing the maid monthly levy<\/span> in Singapore and allows for timely payments without manual intervention. This system helps prevent late fees and ensures that the levy is <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">always paid on time<\/span>.<\/p>\n<h3>4.When and how to pay Levy<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Payment Due Date:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pay your levy by the 17th of the following month. If the 17th happens to be a Saturday, Sunday, or public holiday, the due date is moved to the next working day. <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Your levy bill will specify the exact due date.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>For instance, the levy bill for September 2024 needs to be paid by October 17, 2024.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Payment Methods<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">1. GIRO:<\/span><br \/>\nSet up GIRO for automatic deductions on the due date. Ensure your account has enough funds by 6 pm the day before to avoid failed transactions and fees.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">2. PayNow QR:<\/span><br \/>\nIf you don&#8217;t have a GIRO setup, you can pay using PayNow QR by the same deadline<\/p>\n<p>By knowing the rates, eligibility for concessions, and payment methods, employers can ensure compliance and maximize their benefits.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview of the maid monthly levy in Singapore Understanding Singapore\u2019s Maid Levy What is the Foreign Domestic Helper (Maid) Levy? The foreign domestic helper (maid) monthly levy is a fee that employers in Singapore must pay to the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) when they hire a maid. 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