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...

The MLI entered into force for Singapore

On or about 1 April 2019, amendments were made by the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”) to Singapore’s DTAs. Some of DTAs...

Amendments to Multilateral Instrument or MLI

Singapore has participated in the negotiation of the Multilateral Convention to Implement Tax Treaty Related Measures to Prevent Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (“Multilateral Instrument” or “MLI”). The MLI is intended to allow jurisdictions...

IRAS e-Tax Guide: Group Relief System

On or about 29 March 2019, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has published the second edition of e-Tax Guide: Group Relief System. It replaces the first edition which was published on 6 September 2011. The e-Tax Guide has been updated to incorporate the...