This is in reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore. An exempt supply has two categories. The sale and lease of residential land and transactions of financial services. It is important to note that the input tax incurred in making exempt supplies is not claimable. Out of scope supplies refers to supplies which [...]
This is in reference to Goods and Services Tax (GST) in Singapore. A taxable supply is a supply of goods and services made in Singapore that is subject to GST. A taxable supply can either be standard rated (the current GST rate is 7%) or zero-rated supply. Most goods and services in Singapore are standard [...]
A Shareholders Agreement is a legal document binding the shareholders. It spells out the legal rights and obligations of the shareholders and their relationship with each other. A Shareholders Agreement is to complement the company's constitution. It should add additional rules and regulations that are not covered by the constitution. The Shareholders Agreement binds the [...]
Here is a guide to setting up a Singapore company with Little Big Secretary Services Pte Ltd. We are an ACRA Registered Filing Agent and we provide corporate secretarial and accounting services. Setting up a company in Singapore is relatively straightforward and quick. Here is a breakdown of the cost and timeline for incorporation as [...]
Based on Section 197 of the Companies Act, all companies are required to file their annual returns on time. If the annual returns are filed late, a $300 late lodgement fee will be imposed by the registrar against the company for annual returns filed after the deadline. This $300 late lodgement fee will be imposed [...]
If a director or shareholder would like to loan money from the company, there are certain restrictions and procedures to be adhered to. It is generally not permitted for a director to loan money from the company except in certain circumstances. It is possible for shareholders to loan money from the company. Loans to [...]
Form C is the Corporate Income Tax Filing document that is to be submitted to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) during Corporate Tax Filing. There are namely 3 forms to be submitted. Either Form C, Form C-S or Form C-S (Lite). Companies who do not meet the eligibility to file Form C-S must [...]
The corporate tax filing deadline is different from the personal income tax filing deadline. The corporate tax filing deadline for Year of Assessment (YA) 2020 is 15th December and the deadline for YA2021 onwards is 30th November. Do note that dormant companies are required to file their Corporate Income Tax Returns unless it has been [...]
Over SGD$5.5 billion will be paid out in the next tranch of payments under the Jobs Support Scheme (JSS). This will be made out to more than 140,000 employers for the wages of over 1.9 million employees. The payouts will be made from October 29th onwards. This latest payout will be for wages paid to [...]
Singapore has a very favourable corporate and personal income tax rate. This is one of the main reasons for companies around the world domiciling their operations in Singapore. Favourable characteristics of Singapore's tax regime are: low corporate tax rates low personal income tax rates attractive tax relief and incentives no capital gains tax no estate [...]