Differences Between the 2019 and 2020 Tax Seasons in Singapore Both 2019 and 2020 tax seasons have been over in Singapore. Even if most of the things were similar, for example, the deadlines and the way of filing taxes, there were some slight changes and updates. We contrast between them, which will also give an…
Understanding How Simplified GST Pre-Registration Works in Singapore The Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a Value-Added Tax (VAT) levied on the import and supply of goods and services. To understand how GST works, we need to understand VAT and how it works. VAT is a consumption tax levied on the value added to goods…
Everything You Need to Know About Singapore’s Updated Tax Transparency Standards Singapore regularly updates its tax laws to ensure that the city-state makes income taxes filing transparent and maintains its reputation as a supportive jurisdiction for business. The latest Income Tax Act update came in 2014, which was after peer countries in the Global Forum…
What You Need to Know About the Government Tax Incentives in Singapore Singapore’s government gives several tax incentives to encourage and promote entrepreneurship. Together with the Inland Revenue of Singapore (IRAS), it has enforced tax incentive schemes that target businesses, especially the startups. The incentives could be from exemptions on income capital in order to…
Knowing the Implications of Global Tax Suppression Singapore must clarify its stance on tax avoidance and aid local businesses in preparing for the new rules. There was a financial crisis in 2008. But then, Singapore experienced years of consistent economic growth due to global tax suppression. All banks in Singapore are quickly analyzing and scrutinizing…
Investing in India? Check These Singapore Tax Benefits! Singapore is now the biggest foreign direct investment source that enters India, which strengthens business connections between them. There is a common history, ethnography, and culture between these two countries. Both can be traced back their social norms and values to the South Asian Indo-Chinese cultural patrimony.…
Correcting the Common Corporate Tax Myths in Singapore Even if Singapore is known for having a progressive tax regime with low tax rates and attractive incentives, there are still corporate tax myths in Singapore. These myths might be the reason why some investors and entrepreneurs avoid investing in Singapore. They also do not have access…
What You Need to Know About Singapore Double Tax Agreements Taxes give small and big businesses major concerns. If a person or business gains income outside the residence state, that income might have double taxation at the residence and source state. Singapore Double Tax Agreements (DTAs) are helpful in promoting bilateral investment and flows of…
Point-to-point (P2P) Support Package (PSPP) Extended to Help Taxi, Private-hire Car Drivers and Operators Tide Covid-19 Crisis In what appears to be a balancing act between public health and economy, Singapore’s Ministry of Transport hinted on a package of measures seen to alleviate economic difficulties taxi and private hire car drivers are facing amid a…
3E Accounting Founder Lawrence Speaks at CapBridge Wealth Management Webinar 3E Accounting is a strategic partner of CapBridge Financial, comprising CapBridge and 1exchange. On 16 September 2020 at the CapBridge Wealth Management webinar, 3E Accounting Founder Lawrence Chai and CEO of 1exchange Choo Haiping shared their experience on how businesses can strengthen their cash flows…
Dear Valued Customers, This challenging year is only a few months away from coming to an end. It’s been a trying time for Singapore, and no doubt many countries across the world. I am confident we will emerge stronger and more resilient post COVID-19. Emerging Stronger Conversation 2020 Singapore has proven to be resilient…
No Penalties Imposed for Filing Extensions BizFile has been having issues with the system, and the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) is well aware of it. BizFile users have had to be patient for the past week as ACRA works to resolve the system slowness with urgency. ACRA has acknowledged the issue and thanks…