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Plans to Reduce Taxable Income in Singapore Should Start Now, Because the 17% Rate Is Just Half the Story

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Singapore business owner reviewing tax planning documents with a calculator and the 17% corporate tax rate highlighted
  • Newsletter, Singapore

Plans to Reduce Taxable Income in Singapore Should Start Now, Because the 17% Rate Is Just Half the Story

  • Summary: Singapore’s 17% corporate tax rate isn’t what most businesses pay. Exemptions, enhanced deductions, capital allowances and the YA 2026 rebate (50% of tax payable, capped at S$40,000 with the cash grant) can all lower the final bill,

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Transaction advisory team in Singapore reviewing financial due diligence and valuation reports for a business acquisition
  • Newsletter, Singapore

How Transaction Advisory Singapore Protects the Price You Pay for a Business

  • Summary: Transaction advisory in Singapore helps buyers, sellers, and JV partners protect the price they pay by testing a deal before it closes. Financial and tax due diligence strips out one-off income and flags debt, working capital, and

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ONE Pass Singapore Guide with the New 2027 AI and Tech Track
  • Newsletter, Singapore

ONE Pass Singapore Offers Five Years of Work Freedom, and a New AI and Tech Track Arrives in 2027

  • Summary: Singapore’s ONE Pass now has more than 8,000 holders and stands as the country’s flagship visa for top global talent. Valid for five years and held by the individual, it stays with the professional through job changes

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How to Set Up a Single Family Office in Singapore: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
  • Article, Singapore

How to Set Up a Single Family Office in Singapore: 2026 Guide to 13O, 13U and MAS Rules

  • What Is a Single Family Office in Singapore An SFO manages the investable assets, succession planning, philanthropy, governance, and reporting needs of a single family. It works only for that family and does not raise capital from outside

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Singapore Family Office Setup for Indian Families
  • Newsletter, Singapore

Why Indian Families Are Exploring Singapore Family Offices, and What to Know About Funding Them

  • Summary: More Indian families are setting up family offices in Singapore to access global investment opportunities beyond India’s annual LRS limit of US$250,000 per individual. Singapore is an attractive choice, with an established family office network, tax incentives

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Why Singapore's 100+ Tax Treaties Don't Automatically Lower Your Withholding Bill
  • Newsletter, Singapore

Why Singapore’s 100+ Tax Treaties Don’t Automatically Lower Your Withholding Bill

  • Summary: Singapore’s extensive tax treaty network does not automatically guarantee reduced withholding tax rates on cross-border payments. Treaty benefits depend on factors such as a valid Certificate of Residence, beneficial ownership, and genuine commercial substance in Singapore. Entities

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Singapore Foreign Worker Levy 2026, Budget Planning for Employers
  • Newsletter, Singapore

Key Changes Regarding Singapore Foreign Worker Levy Employers Need to Budget for by 2028

  • Summary Singapore’s Budget 2026 introduced a set of foreign worker levy adjustments expected to take effect in 2028. Basic-Skilled, or R2 Work Permit holders in the marine shipyard sector will see a $100 monthly increase in levy, while

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Singapore Tax Residency: Control Over Incorporation
  • Article, Singapore

Why Company Tax Residency in Singapore Comes Down to Control, Not Incorporation

  • Summary: Singapore tax residency is determined by where a company’s control and management are exercised, not merely where it is incorporated. IRAS focuses on where strategic decisions are made, weighing factors such as the location of board meetings,

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When Does a Singapore Business Need a Virtual CFO? 5 Signs
  • Newsletter, Singapore

When Does a Singapore Business Need a Virtual CFO? Five Signs It’s Time to Think Beyond Compliance

  • Summary: Most businesses begin with accounting and compliance, but as they expand across Singapore and the ASEAN region, financial management becomes far more demanding. Growth brings new challenges in cash flow, forecasting, expansion planning, investor reporting, and cross-border

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EP 2026 Changes: What Employers Must Prepare For
  • Newsletter, Singapore

What Employers Need to Prepare for Ahead of 2026 EP Changes as COMPASS Framework Tightens

  • Singapore’s MOM has updated the COMPASS framework for Employment Pass applications, with changes effective January 2026 for new applications and July 2026 for renewals. Key shifts include refreshed salary benchmarks under C1, revised qualification recognition lists under C2,

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