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Resignation letter template for Singapore

Email counts as written notice in Singapore. Your contract sets the notice; if it says nothing, the Employment Act sets one day to four weeks by length of service. The letter asks about your final salary and unused leave.

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Check your contract. Your contract sets the notice. If it says nothing, the Employment Act sets one day to four weeks by how long you've worked there. Notice must be in writing (email counts), and either side can pay salary instead of notice. If you serve your notice, your final salary is due on your last day. On a work pass, your employer files tax clearance (IR21) and cancels the pass.

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Add your name, job title, company and last working day. The letter states your last working day, respects your notice period and asks for what you need when you leave: the things HR looks for.

Sample letter

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Sample: Singapore, formal, 1 month notice

26 September 2026

Mr Daniel Lim
Northwind Pte. Ltd.

Dear Mr Daniel Lim,

Please accept this letter as formal notice of my resignation from the position of Senior Analyst at Northwind Pte. Ltd. I have accepted an opportunity that fits closely with my long-term career goals. In line with the notice period of one month in my employment contract, my last working day will be 26 October 2026.

Until my last working day, I will complete a full handover of my work and responsibilities, and I am glad to help train my replacement so that nothing is left pending.

I would be grateful if you could confirm my final salary and payment for any annual leave I have not taken, and provide a letter confirming my role and dates of employment.

I am sincerely thankful for the opportunities I have had at Northwind Pte. Ltd., and for the support of my colleagues and leadership during my time here.

Please let me know if you need anything further from me to complete the formalities.

Yours sincerely,
Tan Wei Ling
Senior Analyst

More examples

Resignation letter Singapore: one month's notice, final salary and tax clearance

[Date]

Dear [Manager's name],

RESIGNATION FROM [YOUR JOB TITLE]

I am writing to resign from my position as [Your job title] at [Company name]. As set out in my employment contract, I am giving one month's notice, and my last day of employment will be [Last working day].

I will hand over my work before I leave. Please let me know about my final salary and any unused annual leave and, as I hold a work pass, when tax clearance (Form IR21) will be filed.

Yours sincerely,
[Your full name]
[Employee ID]

Resignation letter format Singapore: short email with notice from your contract

Subject: Resignation: [Your full name]

Hi [Manager's first name],

Following our conversation, I would like to resign from my role as [Job title]. My notice period is [one month], so my last day will be [Last day].

Thank you for the opportunity. I will make sure the handover is complete. Could you confirm my final salary and leave balance?

Best regards,
[Your full name]

Resigning in Singapore: at a glance

Notice
Your contract sets it, often one month; with nothing agreed, one day to four weeks by length of service (Employment Act, s10).
In writing?
Yes, and an email counts (MOM).
Leaving early
Either side may pay salary in lieu of notice (s11); you can offset notice with annual leave if your employer agrees (MOM).
Final salary
On your last day if you served notice, within 7 days if you didn't.
Work pass holders
Your employer files tax clearance (Form IR21) with IRAS a month before you leave and may hold final pay until it clears.
The law
Employment Act 1968, sections 10 and 11; Ministry of Manpower guidance.

Your notice period

Your contract sets it, often one month. If it says nothing, the Employment Act sets one day to four weeks by how long you've worked there. Either side can pay salary instead of notice, and you can offset notice with annual leave if your employer agrees. Tick the option and the letter asks.

Sending it by email

Use “Resignation: your name” as the subject, paste the letter as the body, and attach the PDF if your company wants one. The notice counts from the day you send it.

Final salary, leave and work passes

If you serve your notice, your final salary is due on your last day; if you don't, within 7 days. If you're on a work pass, your employer files tax clearance (Form IR21) with IRAS and may hold your final pay until it's cleared.

Sources for Singapore

Checked on 28 September 2026. Laws change, and your contract, award or company policy can give you more than the minimum, so check it too. This page is general information, not legal advice.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Can I resign by email in Singapore?

Yes. MOM says notice must be in writing, and an email counts. Keep a copy of what you sent.

Can I use my annual leave to shorten my notice?

If your employer agrees. Tick the option and the letter asks to offset your leave or pay salary in lieu.

When do I get my final salary?

On your last day if you served your notice, or within 7 days if you didn't. For foreign employees, tax clearance can hold it until IRAS clears it.

Do I need IR21 tax clearance?

Only if you're not a Singapore citizen: work pass holders, and permanent residents leaving Singapore for good. Your employer files Form IR21 with IRAS at least a month before your last day.

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