Singapore: IRAS issues guidance on foreign entity classification for tax
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published new guidance on the Classification of Foreign Entities for Singapore Income Tax Purposes on 30 October 2025. There are tax implications connected to the classification of a foreign
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Vietnam seeks update tax treaty with Singapore
Vietnam and Singapore officials met on 21 October 2025 to discuss updating the 1994 Income Tax Treaty, aiming to boost investment and strengthen economic ties. Vietnam and Singapore officials met on 21 October 2025 to discuss bilateral
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Singapore updates guidance on deductible business expenses
IRAS updates business expense guidance, detailing new deductible and non-deductible items and clarifying rules for employee transport reimbursements. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has revised its guidance on business expenses,
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Singapore: IRAS updates GST error correction guidance with new FAQs
IRAS updates GST F7 guidance, clarifying when minor errors need not be corrected. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its guidance on correcting errors in Goods and Services Tax (GST) returns through Form F7, adding six
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Singapore: Parliament reviews Finance (Income Tax) Bill 2025, includes new corporate tax relief measures
This legislation proposes numerous amendments to the Income Tax Act (ITA) and the Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Act (MMTA). Singapore's Parliament is reviewing the Finance (Income Taxes) Bill 2025, which had its first reading on 14
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Singapore: Tax Authority issues e-tax guide on submission of income information by commission-paying organisations
IRAS issued SEP income reporting guide, effective from YA 2024. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued a new e-Tax Guide, Submission of Income Information by Commission-Paying Organisations, on 17 October 2025. The guide
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Singapore: IRAS reminds companies to file 2025 CIT ahead of November deadline
IRAS reminded companies of their YA 2025 Corporate Income Tax filing obligations, outlining penalties for late submissions and available support resources. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued a notice on 16 October 2025
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US delays enforcement of tariff on Singaporean pharmaceutical exports
The US has delayed its planned 100% tariff on Singaporean drug exports, allowing local pharmaceutical firms to seek exemptions. The US has postponed the implementation of a 100% tariff on branded drugs exported from Singapore, initially set to
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Singapore introduces refundable investment credit regulations
Singapore enacts Income Tax (Refundable Investment Credits) Regulations 2025, introducing tax credits of up to 50% for qualifying business investments under Pillar 2 rules. Singapore has published the Income Tax (Refundable Investment Credits)
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Singapore: IRAS updates e-Tax guide on non-taxation of gains from share disposals
IRAS updates e-Tax Guide to expand the non-taxation scheme for share disposal gains from 2026. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) issued the updated e-Tax Guide on the Certainty of Non-taxation of Companies’ Gains on Disposal of
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Singapore: IRAS updates e-Tax guide on variable capital companies
The e-Tax Guide outlines the tax framework applicable to VCCs and is intended for individuals or entities involved in incorporating, registering, or managing a VCC. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published an updated e-Tax
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Singapore: IRAS updates guidance on foreign tax credit claims
The updated guidance now features a revised eligibility flowchart and provides clearer time limits for claiming a Foreign Tax Credit (FTC). The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released revised guidance on claiming a Foreign Tax
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Singapore: IRAS issues ruling on tax treatment of cash premium in REIT securities exchange
IRAS clarified tax treatment of REIT securities exchange. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released Advance Ruling Summary No. 20/2025 on 1 September 2025, outlining the tax implications of a cash premium paid in connection
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Singapore: IRAS issues advance ruling on tax treatment of business transfer transactions
Singapore’s tax authority has clarified the income tax treatment of business transfer transactions in Advance Ruling Summary No. 19/2025, confirming that such transfers are capital in nature, with specific rules applying to inventories, capital
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Philippines, Singapore to revise income tax treaty
The first round of negotiations took place from 2-4 September 2025. The Philippines’ Department of Finance announced the beginning of discussions to revise its 1977 tax treaty with Singapore on 25 September 2025, with the aim of updating the
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Singapore: IRAS clarifies tax treatment of revaluation gains in company liquidation
IRAS rules revaluation gains on overseas shares in liquidation are not taxable. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued Advance Ruling Summary No. 18/2025 on 1 September 2025, addressing the tax treatment of revaluation gains
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Singapore: IRAS Advance Ruling clarifies which companies qualify under Section 13O tax incentive
The test assesses if an investor’s share in a fund is small enough to prevent penalties and maintain the fund’s tax-exempt status. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released Advance Ruling Summary 17/2025 on 1 September
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Brazil completes ratification of tax treaty protocol with Singapore
This protocol is the first amendment to the 2018 Brazil–Singapore income tax treaty. Brazil has issued Legislative Decree No. 203 on 19 September 2025, which marks the ratification of the protocol to its 2018 income tax treaty with
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