Relocation Playbook
Move from San Francisco to Singapore
Product leaders relocate to Singapore to halve tax on equity-heavy packages. We quantify the delta across tax, cost of living, and monthly cash flow so you can ship an evidence-backed relocation memo.
San Francisco Net Pay
$182,063
Effective rate 30.0% • marginal 42.6%
Singapore Net Pay
$281,282
Effective rate 19.3% • marginal 42.0%
Annual delta
+$27,848.94
After tax & social costs on $260,000 package
Tax structure breakdown
- •No tax on overseas income not remitted
- •Nomad visas rolling into EP in < 8 weeks
- •Regional HQ incentives subsidize rent + schooling
Cost of living shift
Cost of living
96
Cost of living
50
Rent index
98
Rent index
63
Differences in rent and COL mean the tax delta compounds into lifestyle gains.
Relocation timeline
- Week 0-4: Finalize offer structure, trigger exit tax planning in San Francisco, and launch visa applications for Singapore.
- Week 4-10: Relocate, lease housing, and obtain tax residency certificates (TRC/Tax Domicile). Update payroll & equity grant paperwork.
- Week 10+: Rebuild allowances and cash management to exploit Singapore benefits (housing stipends, CPF/GOSI options, corporate structures).