Looking at the immense competition in various fields all over the world, the Singapore Government is all geared up to provide financial assistance to all self-employed workers in Singapore by enhancing its Workfare Income Supplement Scheme in 2025. From January 2025, all the qualifying Self-employed persons (SEPs) can get up to $2,800 as financial support. This move is a commitment of the government to look after the gig workers and uplift the low-income workers, and help them sustain their income and savings in this growing inflation and job fluctuations. Let’s understand what this scheme will provide to the Self-employed workers.
New Singapore’s Workfare Bonus 2025
Before moving towards the payment, let’s understand what the Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) is. It is a part of Singapore’s large social support initiative, which was introduced in 2007 as a “negative income tax”. It aims to provide financial assistance to low‑income workers by providing a supplement to their cash and CPF (Central Provident Fund) / MediSave contributions.
2025 Workfare payout targets the self-employed workers who have made obligatory MediSave contributions and have declared their income to IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore) before the deadlines. As per the recent report, now all Self-employed Singaporeans can get an annual payment of up to $2,800 based on their age and income. This assistance is a part of $2,800 self-employed scheme that took effect back in January 2023 and continued through 2025.
New Workfare Bonus: Overview
| Article On | New Singapore’s Workfare Bonus 2025 – Self-Employed to Receive $2,800 in August 2025 |
| Department | Central Provident Fund (CPF) |
| Country | Singapore |
| Beneficiary | All Singaporean Self-Employed Persons (SEPs) |
| Payment Amount | $2,800 |
| Qualification Deadline | March 31, 2025 |
| Category | Financial Aid |
| Official website | cpf.gov |
$2,800 Workfare Bonus: Eligibility
To get the maximum payout in August 2025, all the eligible self-employed Singaporeans must meet these conditions:
- Citizenship: Must be a Singapore Citizen.
- Age: Must be 35 and above as of 2025.
- Income Threshold: Must earn a Net Trade Income (NTI) not exceeding $25,000.
- MediSave Contributions: Must meet the contributions of MediSave contributions, which help in calculating the amount.
- Declared Income: The income for 2024 must be declared to IRAS by March end 2025.
- Property: Must not own more than one property.
- Other: Must not be serving NS full-time or a full-time student.
Meeting these criteria qualifies the individual to earn the payout of $2,800.
Payment Structure for Self-Employed in 2025
For a better understanding of the Workfare payout, refer to this table on how this works:
| Age (as on 2025) | Annual Payout | CPF contribution | Cash |
| Under 35 | – | – | – |
| Between 35-44 | $1,700 | $510 | $1,190 |
| Between 45-54 | $2,300 | $690 | $1,610 |
| Between 55-59 | $2,600 | $780 | $1,820 |
| Above 60 | $2,800 | $840 | $1,960 |
The eligibility is based on your annual trade income as well as MediSave contributions. This extended scheme is an effort to ensure all self-employed workers get a fairer income and get tangible support through non-traditional work avenues.
How Can I Apply for the Workfare Payment?
There is no need to apply for the Workfare Income Supplement payment directly if you are eligible. However, you must ensure the following actions:
- Before the deadline, i.e., March-end 2025, you must declare your income to IRAS.
- Contribute to MediSave based on declared NTI with the help of the online calculator of CPF.
- Wait until you receive notification from CPF.
- Get your payment through GIRO or PayNow-linked accounts.
Generally, the payments are disbursed quarterly (March, June, September, and December). The mode of payment and the calculation of CPF and cash will be done based on your income and age.
How Can I Maximize the Eligibility?
By declaring the previous income to IRAS (Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore) before the deadlines using myTax Portal or CPF’s e‑Service.
- Making proportionate MediSave contributions to NTI before the deadline, which is March 31, 2025.
- Updating all the NRIC-linked accounts, such as PayNow/GovCash for smooth payments.
- Keeping all the financial statements and CPF records handy to follow up on the payment.
- Stay updated and informed by checking the official WIS page.
Final Thoughts
The updated New Workfare Singapore Bonus of up to $2,800 is for all self-employed workers who will get the maximum payout in August 2025. This scheme is a combination of both financial assistance a long-term goal and planning. The Singaporean government can continue the exclusiveness and the financial security of its citizens by encouraging them to make MediSave contributions and by rewarding the declarations of honest income.
If you are a self-employed person and you meet all the eligibility conditions of this scheme, it is important to take prompt action by declaring your income to IRAS and making timely MediSave contributions. This step will ensure timely payments. August 2025 could be smoother—and more secure—thanks to Workfare, which has created a pathway towards long-term contributions with peace of mind.
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| Homepage | Moyle-Council.org |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I get uner the Workfare Scheme 2025?
All the qualifying individuals aged 60 can get up to $2,800 as an annual payment.
Do I have to apply for the payout manually?
No. There is no need to apply for the Workfare payment manually. You only need to declare your income to IRAS and make contributions to MediSave before the deadline, which is March 31, 2025.
What is the maximum age at which an individual can receive the payment?
This scheme is for Singaporeans aged 35 and above.
When will I get the Payment in 2025?
Generally, the payments are made quarterly, particularly in March, June, September, and December.
