Singapore FY2020 Budget Statement Summary Did you know that Singapore focuses its FY2020 Budget to help families in the country? The Singapore Government plan to uplift the economy affected by the continuous COVID-19 outbreak. These are the summary and key highlights you should know and understand. 1. $800 Million to Support the Coronavirus Outbreak…
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Ultimate Guide to Registering Your Company in Singapore Singapore has a stable political and economic standing. These are the primary reasons why a considerable number of Singaporeans and foreigners prefer to set up their businesses in Singapore. These entrepreneurs benefit from the multi-pronged stability of Singapore to start a venture and enjoy its pro-business setting.…
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What taxes should an Australian entrepreneur consider when setting up a company in Singapore? Singapore transparent tax system is among the reasons why Australian entrepreneurs choose Singapore to grow their venture or start a business. Apart from easy access to capital, Singapore offers comprehensive trade agreements and incredible tax frameworks. So, if you are planning…
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Medical Practice’s Compliance Needs in Singapore Accounting plays a role in any company and organization, and form a vital part in a systematic as well as faultless operations. For hospitals, medical clinic, as well as healthcare organizations, financial accountants perform with the utmost care due to the many rules and regulations. The healthcare industry is…
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Owning and running your own restaurant business in Singapore is certainly a very profitable and beneficial pursuit. Restaurant ownership can pave the way for lucrative earnings, which is actually more than what you can earn if you pursue other types of business. However, as a restaurant owner, things can also become challenging since you have…
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In today’s advent of technology, you can communicate whenever you are, and build small business wherever you wanted. You might be using social media accounts and Google sheets, but have you tried to use annual compilation services that calculates tax, bills, payrolls, expenses, and revenues? Accounting Software Shouldn’t Be A Chore to Use Amazingly,…
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Are you contemplating to move from a desktop payroll system to a cloud-based payroll system? You’re definitely not alone in Singapore. For the past years, many small and medium enterprises in Singapore are switching from on-premise HR software applications to cloud HR Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions. More than 50% of Singapore organizations have used at least…
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You may be aware that Singapore is among those few countries without minimum wage set though this has been frequently a subject for debate by some leaders. The standard is 8 hours a day and a total of 40 hours per week. Managing your payroll can be a stressful responsibility, especially your business expand. Typically,…
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Dear Clients, This is to remind you that Singapore companies are required to lodge statutory filings as required by the Singapore Companies Act with ACRA. Singapore companies are due to hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) within six (6) months from the preceding financial year and to file AR (within one month after the date of…
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On 18 February 2019, the FY2019 Budget Statement was delivered by Singapore’s Minister of Finance, Mr Heng Swee Keat. This year, several initiatives for businesses in Singapore will be rolled put by the Government. Presented below is an overview of the basic initiatives and what it means for your business and you. For the ensured competitiveness…
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Registering your company in Singapore is not enough to start doing business in it. There is a long process that needs to be done before a company is ready to start doing business in Singapore such as applying for work passes, hiring, looking for a place to set up your office and tasks related to…
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Overview of Singapore Tax Structure for Individuals In Singapore, collected taxes are used to develop the country into a robust, stable and dynamic economy. Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) regulates the tax framework and administration in Singapore. Income tax is levied on income earned by Singapore tax resident individuals. All Singapore tax resident individuals must comply with…
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Overview of Goods and Services Tax (GST) GST is similar to Value-added tax (VAT) in other countries and was implemented on 1 April 1994. GST is an indirect tax (at 7% since 1 July 2007) and is applied to the selling price of applicable goods and services, and upon the importation of goods (as determined under the…
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Overview of Singapore Tax Structure Government collect taxes to develop Singapore into a better, robust and vibrant economy. Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, commonly known as IRAS, administers the corporate regime in Singapore. IRAS levies income tax on income earned by companies conducting business in Singapore. Compliance with Income Tax Act is a complex matter, and all Singapore…
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What is foreign-sourced income? Foreign sourced income refers to foreign income from outside Singapore. Generally, such foreign-sourced income is taxable when the company received it in Singapore. Tax exemption is only applicable to tax resident companies and for foreign-source income that is not related to a business or trade that takes place in Singapore. For the foreign-source…
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The Singapore Government offers tax reliefs and rebates to pursue various economic and social objectives actively. Individuals, who are Singapore tax residents, enjoy these concessions as long as they meet certain qualifying criteria. Some tax reliefs are designed to promote parenthood, family development, and skill upgrading through approved professional courses. Besides that, Singapore prepares its…
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