Singapore: IRAS adds Dominican Republic to CbC reporting exchange list
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) updated its Country-by-Country Reporting guidance page on 5 March 2025. The update includes a revised list of jurisdictions with which CbC reports (CbCR) can be automatically exchanged, adding
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Singapore: IRAS issues ruling on taxability of feeder fund redemption gains
Singapore's Inland Revenue Authority issued Ruling Summary No. 2/2025 regarding the taxability of gains from feeder fund redemption on 3 March 2025. Advance Ruling Summary No. 2/2025 1. Subject: Whether: a. the gains derived by the company
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Singapore: IRAS updates exchange rate tool for tax computations
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has made updates to its Exchange Rate Search Function tool (XLSX) to assist taxpayers in preparing their tax computations for the 2024 year of assessment returns. A tax computation is a statement
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Singapore: IRAS releases standard corporate income tax calculators for AY 2024
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced an update to its "Preparing a Tax Computation" webpage, introducing two new Basic Corporate Income Tax Calculators (BTCs) for taxpayers submitting Corporate Income Tax Returns for the
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Brazil approves protocol to tax treaty with Singapore
Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies approved the ratification of a protocol amending the 2018 income tax treaty with Singapore on 13 February 2025. Signed on 17 April 2023, this is the first update to the treaty. key changes include revisions to the
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Singapore: PM presents 2025 budget, CIT rebate and investment incentives amongst new tax measures
Singapore’s Prime Minister and Finance Minister, Lawrence Wong, presented the 2025 budget on 18 February 2025 outlining various tax changes which include corporate income tax (CIT) rebate and incentives to drive investments. The key tax
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Kenya: Cabinet approves new tax treaty with Singapore
Kenya's Cabinet has approved a new income tax treaty with Singapore on 11 February 2025. Signed on 23 September 2024, this treaty replaces the 2018 version, which never took effect. The tax treaty aims to eliminate double taxation on income
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Singapore: IRAS urges employers to meet AIS deadline for accurate tax filing
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published a statement outlining the advantages of pre-filled tax returns for employees, along with the associated compliance responsibilities for employers. This announcement was made by the
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Singapore: IRAS publishes FAQs on spontaneous exchange of tax information
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore ( IRAS) has released a set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding the Spontaneous Exchange of Information on 1 January 2025. Why did Singapore commit to the spontaneous exchange of
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Singapore: IRAS updates lists of reportable, participating jurisdictions for CRS
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released updated lists of reportable and participating jurisdictions under the Common Reporting Standard (CRS) on 3 February 2005. The Common Reporting Standard (CRS) is an internationally agreed
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Singapore: IRAS updates 2025 transfer pricing guidance, lowers indicative margin for related-party loans
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) released updated transfer pricing guidelines on 2 January 2025. The indicative margin for related-party loans has been revised to +170 basis points (1.70%) from +220 basis points (2.20%) for the
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Singapore: IRAS publishes new guidance on MNE top-up tax, domestic top-up tax
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released a new e-Tax Guide on the Multinational Enterprise (MNE) Top-up Tax (MTT) and Domestic Top-up Tax (DTT) on 31 December 2024. This e-Tax guide sets out the key parameters of the MTT and
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Singapore updates guide on tax treatment of gains, losses from sale of foreign assets
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) published an updated e-Tax Guide on Income Tax: Tax Treatment of Gains or Losses from the Sale of Foreign Assets (Second Edition) on 9 December 2024. This guide explains the income tax treatment of
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Singapore revises e-tax guide for securities lending and repo transactions
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued an updated e-Tax Guide Securities Lending and Repurchase Arrangements (Second Edition) on 4 December 2024. This e-Tax Guide gives details on the income tax treatments and tax concessions
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Singapore gazettes Economic Expansion Incentives Amendment Bill 2024
Singapore published the Economic Expansion Incentives (Relief from Income Tax) (Amendment) Act 2024 in the Official Gazette on 10 December 2024. It introduces a new 15% Concessionary Tax Rate (CTR) under the Development and Expansion Incentive
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Singapore publishes updated GST guide for motor vehicle traders
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released an updated e-Tax Guide, GST: Guide for Motor Vehicle Traders (Eighth Edition) on 2 December 2024. This guide is for GST registered businesses selling new and/or second-hand motor
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Singapore: IRAS issues updated e-tax guide on the GST advance ruling system
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published an updated version of its e-Tax guide GST: Advance Ruling System (Tenth Edition) on 15 July 2024. This e-Tax Guide explains the GST advance ruling system and the application
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Singapore, New Zealand sign Competent Authority Arrangement on arbitration under BEPS MLI
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore has announced the signing of a Competent Authority Arrangement with New Zealand regarding arbitration under the BEPS MLI on 29 November 2024. On 18 and 21 November 2024, the competent authorities of the
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