Scheduled Maintenance: CPF digital services will not be available on 24 Mar 2024, from 2am to 5am.

Making Voluntary Contributions

Your page is loading.
One moment please.

What is the definition of an employee?

Under the CPF Act, an employee is defined as:

  • A person who is employed in Singapore under a contract of service; or
  • A Singapore Citizen who is employed under a contract of service or other agreement entered into in Singapore as a master, seaman or apprentice in any vessel.

Find out more information on the different types of employees.