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Singapore Taxation & Accounting Guides
This section provides comprehensive information about Singapore’s tax policies for individuals and firms. The information is presented in the form of short articles that are categorised below.
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Introduction to Singapore Taxation
Investors turn to Singapore for establishing their operations for several reasons. The ease of setting up and operating businesses is a prime motivator. Another central determinant is Singapore’s tax regime – well-known for its attractive corporate and personal tax rates, tax relief measures, absence of capital gains tax, one-tier tax system, and extensive double tax treaties
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Singapore Corporate Tax
Singapore’s corporate tax rate on chargeable income at 17 percent - is one of the lowest in the world, attracting business owners from various countries to set up or expand their businesses in Singapore.
Understanding Singapore's corporate tax system & how Singapore's corporate tax system can help your business. Find out how with GuideMeSingapore online.
Corporate tax filing can often be a time-consuming and complicated process. But with the help of corporate services providers, businesses can be relieved of the annual compliance work and instead, focus on growing their business.
Find out how you can calculate your taxable income for your Singapore company and estimate the taxes you would need to pay.
Guide to Singapore tax policy on foreign-sourced income for Singapore companies. Get a better understanding on taxation of foreign source income online here.
Information on industry specific & investment related tax incentives for Singapore companies. Find out more & learn more about taxes in Singapore here.
Up-to-date guide on Singapore Goods and Services Tax (GST Tax), also known as Value Added Tax (VAT) in many other countries. Find out more online here.
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Singapore Personal Tax
Personal income tax in Singapore is based on a progressive structure. Find out what which income types are taxable and how the income tax applies to you as a resident vs non resident.
Find out what your tax liabilities are in Singapore if you are employed by a non-resident Singapore company.
An overview of the Angel Investors Tax Deduction Scheme including the eligibility criteria and the application procedure.
Read frequently asked questions on Personal Taxation in Singapore online today with GuideMeSingapore by Hawksford. Discover & learn more here.
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Global Double Tax Treaties with Singapore
Tax treaties enable you to access relief from double taxation, either by way of tax credits, tax exemptions or reduced withholding tax rates. These reliefs vary from country to country and are dependent on the specific items of income. Find out more about Singapore’s double tax treaties.
An overview of the comprehensive bilateral tax treaty between Singapore & Australia in order to prevent the double taxation of income. Find out more here.
Discover & find out everything you need to know about Singapore & France Double Tax Treaty plus information on their Economic Relationship online here.
An overview of the comprehensive bilateral tax treaty between Singapore & India in order to prevent the double taxation of income. Find out more here.
Discover & find out everything you need to know about Singapore & Indonesia Double Tax Treaty plus information on their Economic Relationship online here.
Discover & find out everything you need to know about Singapore & Malaysia Double Tax Treaty plus information on their Economic Relationship online here.
Discover & find out everything you need to know about Singapore & Thailand Double Tax Treaty plus information on their Economic Relationship online here.
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Advanced Tax & Wealth Planning in Singapore
Singapore is rapidly gaining eminence as a trust jurisdiction internationally. With Asia driving the global economy, Singapore’s wealth management industry is witnessing a phenomenal boom; and along with that, the trust business market is also on the rise. Singapore’s indigenous millionaires as well as foreign High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) are finding Singapore trusts as their preferred vehicle for managing their wealth, thanks to the compelling advantages of Singapore as a trust jurisdiction.
Read our comprehensive and up-to-date guide to Singapore trust law and the setting up of a private family trust in Singapore.
Our online article provides an overview of various factors that determine the need for establishing a family trust. Find out the reasons online here today.
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Accounting Standards in Singapore
This article is prepared by Hawksford to provide general guidance on accounting standards in Singapore. Please note that this is neither a comprehensive compilation of standards nor a professional advice but only a broad overview of the subject matter.
We provide an overview of payroll processing in Singapore including salary calculations, statutory contributions, reporting & other related regulations.
Discover Singapore's CPF salary ceiling increase and its impact on employees and employers. Budget 2023 changes explained
This article provides a high level overview of the treatment of business losses in Singapore on top our comprehensive account & tax services in Singapore.
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