Updates to GST Filing Procedures: Shorter Windows for Express Rulings and Extended Return Requests
In a recent update to its e-Tax guides, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has implemented two significant changes to the Goods and Services Tax (GST) administration process, affecting the deadlines for express advance ruling applications and requests...
IRAS Updates GST F7 Calculator and Clarifies Key “Net GST Amount” Definition
In a move to enhance clarity and compliance for businesses, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released an updated version of its official GST F7 Calculator and issued a critical clarification on the term "net GST amount in error." The update,...
Singapore’s Minimum Tax Legislation Gains OECD Transitional Qualified Status
In a significant development for multinational enterprises (MNEs) operating in the region, Singapore’s landmark minimum tax legislation has been granted transitional qualified status by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The OECD...
Tax Professionals on High Alert as Cyber Scam Losses Soar
The accounting and tax sector is facing unprecedented cyber threats, with new data revealing that scam victims in Singapore suffered losses of a staggering S$1.1 billion in 2024—a 70% year-on-year increase. This alarming statistic, from the Singapore Police Force’s...
Update to SFRS for Small Entities Aligns Closer to Full FRS
The Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) has announced a significant update to the Singapore Financial Reporting Standard (SFRS) for Small Entities, marking its most substantial overhaul to date. The amendments, published on 18 August 2025, are a...
ASC Amends FRS 119 to Expand Access to Reduced Disclosure Regime
In a move designed to lower the compliance burden and promote cost-effective financial reporting, the Accounting Standards Council (ASC) has announced a significant amendment to FRS 119 Subsidiaries and Small Entities without Public Accountability: Disclosures. This...
2024/2025 IRAS GST Audit Cases
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...
IRAS Rules Non-PEHE Meets Full Economic Substance Test for Foreign Gain Exemption
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued Advance Ruling Summary No. 13/2025, confirming that a non-pure equity-holding entity (non-PEHE) satisfied Section 10L economic substance requirements. This qualifies it as an "excluded entity," exempting...
IRAS Rules Call Option Premium Qualifies as Tax-Exempt Redemption Premium under QDS Scheme
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued a significant advance ruling clarifying the tax treatment of call option premiums paid upon the redemption of Qualifying Debt Securities (QDS). Key Ruling In Advance Ruling Summary No. 12/2025, IRAS...
IRAS Rules Long-Term Property Transfer Gains as Non-Taxable Capital Receipts
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued an Advance Ruling (Income Tax) Summary No. 16/2025 clarifying the tax treatment of gains arising from the intra-group transfer of long-held investment properties. The ruling addresses a specific case...