Quick Guide: Income Tax for Foreigners and Returning Singaporeans
By law, individuals are required to file income tax returns and pay their annual income taxes to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). This applies to a majority of full-time employees in the country including Singaporean citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners deriving income in Singapore. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting Circuit…
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Quick Guide: Singapore Tax Clearance and Circuit Breaker Measures
By law, Singapore employers are required to submit tax clearance forms to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) for foreigners and employees who plan to cease their employment and leave the country. Tax clearance involves notifying IRAS and submitting the final tax payable computation to the Authority. If the employee is posted overseas or…
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Circuit Breaker Measures for Singapore Company Audit Practices
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and corresponding Circuit Breaker regulations have had a major impact on many companies and businesses, not just financially but also in administrative matters. Statutory requirements and financial audit practice are no exemption to these operational measures and changes in Singapore. In recognition of these administrative complications key financial institutions in the…
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Quick Guide: Singapore Budget 2020 Corporate Income Tax Rebate
The COVID-19 crisis has adversely impacted the global economy and Singapore companies and businesses were also negatively impacted by the various circuit breaker measures implemented. The Singapore government has since announced various support schemes in the income tax rebate and reliefs area for YA2020. The schemes were first announced in the annual 2020 Budget speech,…
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How to Pay Income Tax in Singapore for Nationals and Foreigners
Many local accountants are frequently questioned about the process of paying income tax in Singapore. By law, all individuals who receive income from their activities in Singapore must file and pay their taxes to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), unless they qualify for an exemption. The following two situations may exempt someone from…
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