Finance (Income Taxes) Bill Introduced in Parliament
The Finance (Income Taxes) Bill (No. 16/2025) was tabled for its first reading in Parliament on 14 October 2025. The Bill proposes amendments to three key statutes: Income Tax Act 1947 (ITA) Multinational Enterprise (Minimum Tax) Act 2024 (MMTA) Goods and Services Tax...
ASC Submits Comments on IFRS 16 Post-Implementation Review
The Accounting Standards Committee (ASC) has formally submitted its comment letter to the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) in response to the Request for Information: Post-implementation Review of IFRS 16 Leases. The submission was published on the ASC...
MOF Issues Responses to Public Consultation on Proposed Finance (Income Taxes) Bill 2025
The Ministry of Finance (MOF) has released its formal responses to public feedback on the proposed Finance (Income Taxes) Bill 2025, addressing several key tax policy refinements. The consultation responses relate to provisions affecting corporate income tax...
Revised Automatic Exchange of Information(AEOI) Tax Identification Number (TIN) Guide
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released an updated version of the AEOI Tax Identification Number (TIN) Guide, providing enhanced direction for Reporting Singapore Financial Institutions (SGFIs) in fulfilling their Common Reporting Standard (CRS)...
GST Treatment and System Implementation for the Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS)
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued critical guidance on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) treatment of deposits under the forthcoming Beverage Container Return Scheme (BCRS), effective 1 April 2026. The clarification confirms the BCRS deposit...
Clarifying Guidance on Foreign Tax Credit Claims
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has released significant updates to its Foreign Tax Credit (FTC) framework, effective 30 September 2025. These updates provide critical clarification on two fronts: the eligibility of FTCs on unrealised gains and the...
High Court Ruling on 99:1 Property Decoupling and Illegality Defence
A recent Singapore High Court decision, Ngor Shing Rong Jake v Wong Mei Lee Millie [2025] SGHC 119, provides critical guidance on the enforcement of beneficial interests in property held under a "99:1" legal ownership structure, particularly where an intention to...
IRAS Clarifies Enhancements to Tax Deduction for Employee Equity-Based Remuneration
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued definitive guidance on the upcoming legislative enhancements to the tax deduction scheme for Employee Equity-Based Remuneration (EEBR). Effective from the Year of Assessment (YA) 2026, these changes aim to...
Clarifications and Amendments to Singapore’s Enterprise Innovation Scheme
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued clarifications and amendments to the guidance for the Enterprise Innovation Scheme (EIS), effective 30 September 2025. These updates impact the qualification criteria for the cash payout option and the...
Clarifications on Tax Treatment for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs)
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued significant updates to its tax guidance for Variable Capital Companies (VCCs) and their sub-funds. These clarifications are critical for fund managers, tax advisors, and accountants to ensure compliance and...