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Singapore Expat Forum and Message Board for Expats in Singapore & Expatriates Relocating to Singapore

I did live in the US before, though I doubt if the tax ID still works. In any case, I wonder if I can claim a tax refund from the US, assuming that I pay all investment gain taxes in Singapore.

I had the restaurant called the taxi for me last time. You can let them do it while you are settling your bill. It worked fine.

Hi I would like to use a US online brokerage to trade in the US market, since my friends recommended it, saying it charges low commission fee. In the process of opening an account online, I found I have to deal with the tax withholding in US. I am not a Singaporean and not a US citizen either. I won...

I found it hard to find 2 hour cleaning service too. Usually 4 hour is the least.
Instead, I had to switch from 2 hours per week to 4 hours bi-weekly.

I have constantly received promotions from my mail box. They either come with my credit card benefits or directly from the retailers. The packages usually look pretty attractive, s$100 for s$200+ service. I wonder if anyone has been there. Is it a really a deal or some kind of tricks to make people ...

if the replacement is due to proved "wear and tear" they will have to, if you broke it, well... you know what to do. Does anyone know if the tenant should be responsible for the initial 150 in the event of "wear and tear" replacement? Reading Singaporean tenancy agreement is really frustrating for ...

Can anyone advise me on the following questions?

In the event of replacement (not repairs) of the fridge/washer/furniture, who will pay, the landlore/tenant?

In the event of repair exceeding $150, should the tenant pay the initial $150?

Thanks for any advice.

Hi everyone, I am a newcomer who arrived here a few days ago. I have got my EP approval letter before I came. Since I haven't report for duty yet, I was wondering if I can go straightly to the minstry of manpower to collect my EP card. Do I need to require anything from my employer or will the minst...

Actually, can I ask how you guys took money with you when you first arrived in Singapore? I don't need a lot money transferred, just for apartment rental, furniture, etc.

ksl wrote:To draw cash you will pay extra, to buy the goods on your card you will only pay the set exchange rate, unless it states specifically in your card transaction details.

Really? That's good news.

your US debit account will have to be a VISA or MasterCard debit card. if it is just a cash card, you wont be able to make any withdrawal internationally. if it is using the VISA or MasterCard, then it will be their exchange rate and the "load" or commission on the cash withdrawal/purchase from you...

I was just wondering if I could withdraw money in Singapore from a US debit account with no or little transaction fee? Is there any bank offer such service? For example, if the bank has branches in both Singapore and the US, will that lower the transaction fee? Any experience is appreciated. Thank y...

Thanks a lot for the information, irvine. I think I should buy some disposable dehumidifiers and put them into my package when I ship them by sea. Found this online http://www.shop.com/Cedar_Fresh_82102_Dry_Pack%2C_Disposable_Dehumidifiers_Pack_Of_6-86034576-p!.shtml Hope this will be helpful to Tam...

My friend recommended me 2 products. After cleaning your face, rub in "clean & clear astringent", and then put on a thick layer of "clean & clear persa gel10", or anything with "salicylic acid" or "benzoyl peroxide", just on the breakouts. Don't use them on the good skin, since they will dry it out....

Very funny:) Since I am still a newbie, I will come back and check this list again later~~