Last updated: 2026-08-20

Do employers need to adhere to the Dependency Ratio Ceiling?

Yes. The Dependency Ratio Ceiling (DRC) caps the proportion of Work Permit and S Pass holders a company may hire relative to its local workforce. Exceeding the DRC requires a waiver and higher levies.
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