Tax Season 2020: Income Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid
The income tax filing process for Singapore individuals and employees has changed as a result of Circuit Breaker policies implemented by the government to contain the spread of the COVID-19 virus in the country. Deadlines have been extended, payments have been deferred, and the prescribed method of filing income tax returns now favours digital channels…
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Quick Guide: Income Tax for Foreigners and Returning Singaporeans
By law, individuals are required to file income tax returns and pay their annual income taxes to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). This applies to a majority of full-time employees in the country including Singaporean citizens, Permanent Residents (PRs) and foreigners deriving income in Singapore. This year, the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting Circuit…
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Quick Guide: IRAS Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS) for Employers
The Auto Inclusion Scheme (AIS) is a tax scheme geared towards Singapore employers and administered by the Internal Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). It allows employers to submit the income tax information of their employees electronically. The purpose of this scheme is to facilitate the calculation of income taxes for employees in Singapore by including…
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Safety Measures for IRAS Income Tax Filing YA2020
The Singapore tax season traditionally starts in March to April when annual tax filing begins for both nationals and foreigners. However, the recent health emergency triggered by the coronavirus outbreak has caused changes to deadlines and affected this year’s tax payments, filing procedures, and schedules. In this regard, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)…
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How to Open a Company in Singapore in 2020
Registering a company in Singapore is not a complex procedure. In fact, Singapore is ranked 2nd in the list of countries that offer the best environment for businesses according to the 2020 “Doing Business” report issued by the World Bank Group. According to this report, there are only two procedures required to successfully start a…
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