Singapore: over 1.2m Taxpayers Need Not File Returns
The tax filing season in Singapore started on March 1, 2014. Around 1.23m taxpayers will not need to file a return, as more people benefit from the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore's (IRAS) No-Filing Service (NFS). Taxpayers who have been
See MoreSingapore: Budget 2014
Singapore has recently issued the 2014 budget, containing provisions related to introduction of the Productivity and Innovation Credit (PIC) Scheme for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), PIC benefits on training employees, the extension of the
See MoreSingapore simplifies stamp duty rate regime
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued an e-Tax Guide explaining the stamp duty changes introduced in the Government's 2014 Budget on February 21, 2014. In Singapore stamp duty is payable on instruments relating to the
See MoreSingapore: New guidance on GST and income tax treatment of virtual currencies
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published guidance on GST and income tax treatment for virtual currencies. For GST purposes, virtual currencies will be treated as a supply of services, which does not qualify for GST
See MoreSingapore – Budget 2014 to be presented on 21 February 2014
Singapore's annual budget is prepared for each financial year, which begins on 1 April of every calendar year and ends on 31 March of the next calendar year. The budget includes the revised government revenue and expenditure projections for the
See MoreSingapore – Tax proposals in 2014 budget
Singapore’s 2014 budget statement was presented on 21 February 2014. An initial review of tax measures included in the budget statement reveals there are provisions that would achieve the following changes: The budget if passed into law would
See MoreSingapore: DTA between Singapore and Austria enters into force
The Singapore tax authority announced on February 6, 2014, that the double tax agreement (DTA) signed between Singapore and Austria will enter into force on May 1,
See MoreSingapore: DTA between Poland and Singapore enters into force
The Singapore tax authority announced on 6 February 2014, that the double tax agreement (DTA) signed between Singapore and Poland applies from 6 February 2014 for the mutual agreement procedure and exchange of information provisions and from 1
See MoreRevised DTA between Poland and Singapore in force
The revised version of the Singapore-Poland avoidance of double taxation agreement (DTA) entered into force on 6 February 2014. It was signed on 4 November 2012. Bottom of Form The revised DTA incorporates the internationally agreed standard for
See MoreSingapore levies Goods and Services Tax on Bitcoin
The Singapore tax authorities have recently issued guidance that the virtual digital currency, Bitcoin, is subject to Singapore goods and services tax (GST) at 7%. Although some financial services are exempt from VAT Bitcoin is regarded as a service
See MoreTreaty between Luxembourg and Singapore signed
The Luxembourg – Singapore Income and Capital Tax Treaty (2013) was signed on 9 October 2013 in Washington DC. The treaty is based on the OECD Model Tax Convention. When it will force and in effect, the new treaty will switch the
See MoreSingapore and Barbados sign a new DTA
Singapore and Barbados signed their first income tax treaty On 15 July 2013.The provisions of the treaty generally follow the provisions of the OECD Model Tax Convention but a permanent establishment is created if services are provided in the other
See MoreTreaty between Singapore and Barbados signed
On 15 July 2013, the Income Tax Treaty between Barbados and Singapore was signed, in Singapore. The treaty will enter into force when the ratification procedures have been completed. Under the treaty a permanent establishment will exist if a
See MoreSingapore: planning changes on Exchange of Information regime
Ministry of Finance (MOF) of Singapore’s launched a public discussion regarding suggested modifications in the draft Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2013 relating to the recent changes made to the Exchange of Information (EOI) regime. The Monetary
See MoreTreaty between Liechtenstein and Singapore signed
Singapore and Liechtenstein signed an Income Tax Treaty on 27 June 2013. The treaty will come into force after the two countries exchange ratification instruments. The provisions of the treaty will have effect from 1 January of the calendar year
See MoreDTA between Ecuador and Singapore signed
Singapore and Ecuador signed an Agreement for the Avoidance of Double Taxation (DTA) on 27 June 2013. The provisions of the treaty will have effect from 1 January of the calendar year next following that in which the agreement enters into
See MoreSingapore: tax filing rate for 2013 has hit a record of 95%
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has reported that by April 18, the individual tax filing rate in Singapore had reached a record high of 95% in this year compared to 94% last year. IRAS also added that more taxpayers will benefit
See MoreSingapore: Budget for 2013
The Budget for 2013 was presented to Parliament by the Finance Minister on 25 February 2012. The Budget aims at increasing productivity and growth. Major changes include income tax rebates and restructuring of the Progressive Property Tax Regime
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