CPA Singapore Journal – July 2012 Feature

CPA Singapore Journal – July 2012 Feature

by | Jul 6, 2012 |

ICPAS recently interviewed Mr. Luar for the CPA Singapore Journal, July 2012. Read the full article here. You may find out more about the CPA Singapore journal at http://www.icpas.org.sg/mediacentre/CPASingapore.aspx.

ACCA AB Magazine Feature

ACCA AB Magazine Feature

by | May 5, 2011 |

Luar Eng Hwa has recently been featured in the ACCA Accounting and Business magazine in the March 2010 issue. A digital version of the magazine is available at: http://ab.digitaleditions.co.uk/mar2010_sg/

GST ACAP Review Guidance issued

by | Apr 5, 2011 | ,

On or about 5 April 2011, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released the first edition of the e-Tax Guide GST ACAP Review Guidance, Appendix 1 of e-Tax Guide “GST: Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme”. This GST ACAP Review Guidance sets out the...

“We Have IT, So We’re Safe” – The Hard Truth About PDPA Fines

by | April 23, 2026 | Accounting, Data Protection & Cybersecurity, Tech News | 0 Comments

Many Singapore’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs) continue to operate under a false sense of cyber security, according to a new analysis of local compliance trends and enforcement actions. They believe that having IT support, antivirus software, or cyber insurance...
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2-Month Grace Period for Registered Business on prospective basis

by | March 5, 2025 | Accounting, Goods and Services Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

Businesses required to register for Goods and Services Tax (GST) on a prospective basis will benefit from a newly announced 2-month grace period before mandatory GST charging commences. The measure, announced by the Second Minister for Finance on 28 February 2025,...
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2021 Rental Support Scheme

by | August 12, 2021 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

On or about 10 Aug 2021, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (Assignment of Functions) (No. 2) Notification 2021 that comes into operation on 6 August 2021. From 6 August 2021, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore...
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2024 Employment Income Reporting via Section 68(2) Notice

by | June 26, 2024 | Accounting, Employment, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has formally issued the annual Section 68(2) Notice to Employers for the year 2024. Published in the Government Gazette on 21 June 2024, the notice mandates all employers operating in Singapore, including non-resident...
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2024 Singapore NRA Report Highlights Critical Tax Evasion Threats

by | June 26, 2024 | Accounting, Auditing, Company Law, Ethics, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

The Singapore government has released its comprehensive Money Laundering National Risk Assessment (NRA) Report 2024, offering a detailed analysis of current and emerging money laundering (ML) threats and vulnerabilities across the nation's financial and business...
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2024/2025 IRAS GST Audit Cases

by | August 8, 2025 | Goods and Services Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

IRAS has completed over 2,800 GST audits across various industries for the 2024/2025 period, resulting in the recovery of $205 million in taxes and penalties. IRAS has published selected audit cases and details of its compliance programmes on its website. Key issues...
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2025 Singapore Budget with Strategic Tax Reforms to Boost Innovation, Enterprise, and Green Transport

by | February 19, 2025 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Lawrence Wong presented Singapore's 2025 Budget Statement yesterday, outlining a comprehensive package of tax measures designed to strengthen the nation's economic foundations. Key focus areas include enhancing technology and...
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2025 TP Indicative Margin for Related Party Loans

by | January 2, 2025 | Accounting, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has announced the indicative margin for related party loans applicable to transactions occurring during the 2025 calendar year (1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025). The published margin is +170 basis points (1.70%),...
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2026 Tax Filing Deadlines and Compliance Protocols for Partnerships and Non-Corporate Entities

by | January 6, 2026 | Accounting, Company Law, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has formally announced the filing timeline for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2026 for non-corporate entities via The Government Gazette (2 Jan 2026). Key dates mandate attention from professional practitioners. Critical...
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7-Year Record Keeping for EIS Cash Payout Claims

by | April 25, 2024 | Accounting, Goods and Services Tax, Income Tax, Tech News | 0 Comments

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued significant updates to its record-keeping requirements, notably mandating a 7-year retention period for documents supporting Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS) Cash Payout claims. The updates, published on 23...
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