Common Reporting Standard (CRS)

On or about 22 April 2019, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has commenced Common Reporting Standard (CRS) Return submission. All Reporting Singaporean Financial Institutions (SGFIs) must submit their Common Reporting Standard (CRS) returns, including...

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act

On or about 15 April 2019, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has updated its website that the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) Paper Nil Return for Reporting Year 2018 can now be downloaded from the IRAS’s website. FATCA is a US law...

IRAS e-Tax Guide: Carry-Back Relief System

On or about 9 April 2019, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published the fourth edition of e-Tax Guide: Carry-Back Relief System. It replaces the third edition which was published on 2 April 2018. This e-Tax Guide aimed to provide details on the...

Withholding Tax

The following are updates to withholding tax: Interest and similar payments subject to withholding tax under s 45A The new s 12(6AA) provides that the reference to “interest” in s 12(6), in the case of an arrangement that is a finance lease of any machinery or plant...