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Are directors who receive director fees covered under Contribute As You Earn (CAYE)?


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No. Under the Income Tax Act, directors of companies are considered as “employee” for income tax purposes. Directors’ fees are therefore taxable as employment income and would not be covered under Contribute As You Earn.

This information is sourced from CPF


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