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Panneer is EY Asean People Advisory Services — Integrated Mobile Talent Leader in Singapore experienced in expatriate tax compliance and advisory services, business immigration and international assignment management.
He oversees the delivery of integrated immigration and tax services to a wide variety of clients across Southeast Asia.
Panneer previously handled numerous reviews of employers’ reporting of employees’ remuneration and helped businesses in tax remediation to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore under its Voluntary Disclosure Programme. He is also experienced in tax equalization support and compensation reporting reviews.
He is a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in Singapore; Chartered Accountant of Singapore, Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; and Accredited Tax Practitioner, Singapore Chartered Tax Professionals Limited.
Panneer holds a Master’s in human resources from Curtin University of Technology, Australia.
How Panneer is building a better working world
“How companies mobilize global talent is important to their human capital strategy and business success. Beyond helping my clients with the mobility needs of their employees on international assignments, as the corporate responsibility chairperson for EY in Singapore and a Company of Good Fellow, I also rally and work with EY people to do good by applying their individual strengths to help the community.”
Panneer’s latest thinking
Singapore announces changes to its foreign workforce policy
Singapore announces several updates to the country's foreign workforce policy.
18 Mar 2025
Panneer Selvam
Updated COMPASS scoring criteria and increased salary for EPs
Singapore announces updated COMPASS scoring criteria and increased salary requirements for Employment Pass applicants
11 Nov 2024
Panneer Selvam
Annual notification requirement for ONE Pass holders
Singapore Ministry of Manpower (MOM) provided details regarding the annual notification requirement for Overseas Networks & Expertise (ONE) Pass holders.
16 Oct 2024
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Updated salary benchmarks for Employment Pass applicants
In early August 2024, the Singapore government released updated salary benchmarks by sector under the points-based Complementarity Assessment (COMPASS) framework.
14 Aug 2024
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Singapore announces several immigration changes
Immigration changes to Student’s Pass holders and simplified the use of its online application portal.
02 Aug 2024
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Global immigration trends and highlights (April to June 2024)
This alert provides a snapshot of corporate immigration developments worldwide.
10 Jul 2024
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New salary requirements for EP applicants starting 1 January 2025
Effective 1 January 2025, individuals who apply for new Employment Passes (EPs) will be subject to higher salary requirements. For renewal applications, the revised requirements will apply to EPs expiring on or after 1 January 2026.
12 Mar 2024
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Managing compliance risk for international remote working
This alert focuses on the compliance considerations and areas of risk for remote workers in selected Asean jurisdictions.
31 Aug 2023
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New, enhanced assessment tool for Employment Pass and S Pass sponsors
On 1 August 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower launched an enhanced Self-Assessment Tool for employers seeking to sponsor Employment Pass and S Pass applicants.
04 Aug 2023
Panneer Selvam
Immigration rules for short-term business travellers
This alert addresses the immigration rules for short-term business travellers as jurisdictions in Southeast Asia open their borders.
15 May 2023
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Enhanced medical insurance for Work Permit and S Pass holders
Enhanced medical insurance requirements for Work Permit and S Pass holders from 1 July 2023
11 Apr 2023
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Updates to the new COMPASS scoring criteria
Updates to the scoring criteria under Singapore’s new Complementarity Assessment framework.
06 Apr 2023
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Verification requirements for EP applicants under COMPASS framework
This alert discusses on the stricter verification requirements for certain Employment Pass applicants under the new COMPASS framework.
09 Mar 2023
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Managing risks and compliance for business travellers
This alert discusses the key considerations in tax, immigration and social security compliance for business travellers.
24 Feb 2023
Panneer Selvam
Is now the time to review the Central Provident Fund?
There are ways for the Central Provident Fund to evolve to address concerns over retirement adequacy and the rising cost of living. Learn more.
12 Feb 2023
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Withdrawal of concessionary tax treatment for overseas pension funds
This alert provides an overview of the concessionary tax treatment and the key implications of its withdrawal.
19 Jan 2023
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Singapore announces new M-SEP Scheme
This alert provides details on the new Manpower for Strategic Economic Priorities (M-SEP) Scheme to support businesses and employment.
20 Dec 2022
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The changing immigration landscape across Southeast Asia
This alert discusses the immigration changes as countries rebound from various measures taken to mitigate spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.
21 Nov 2022
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Singapore announces significant immigration developments
This alert provides details on the enhancements to its work pass regulations, including the introduction of a new work visa category.
12 Sept 2022
Panneer Selvam
Singapore relaxes entry requirements for Long-Term Pass Work Permit
This alert summarises the entry requirements for Long-Term Pass, Work Permit and S Pass holders and short-term visitors.
05 Sept 2022
Panneer Selvam