According to tax law in Singapore, a company's tax residency is determined by where its business is managed and controlled. This status can change on a yearly basis. Typically, a company is considered a Singapore tax resident for a specific Year of Assessment (YA) if its business was controlled and managed in Singapore during the [...]
The concept of par value is that every share issued by a company must have a par value, which is the minimum price at which the share can be issued. The par value represents the minimum amount of money that shareholders must pay to the company for each share they own. Companies can also issue [...]
In accounting, goodwill is an intangible asset that represents the excess of the purchase price paid for a company over the fair market value of its net identifiable assets (such as tangible assets, liabilities, and intangible assets like patents or trademarks). Goodwill can arise from various factors, including a company's reputation, brand name, customer relationships, [...]
Management reports are important to a company because they provide decision-makers with valuable insights into the performance and financial health of the organization. These reports allow managers to: Monitor performance: Management reports provide real-time information about key performance indicators such as sales, expenses, and profitability. This enables managers to identify trends and track progress towards [...]
The decision to outsource your company's accounting depends on several factors, including the size of your company, the complexity of your financial operations, and the cost of in-house accounting staff. Outsourcing accounting can be beneficial as it can provide access to specialized expertise and technology, reduce overhead costs, and free up internal resources for other [...]
If a company in Singapore fails to prepare its financial statements in accordance with the Singapore Financial Reporting Standard (FRS), it may face several consequences, including: Legal non-compliance: The Companies Act in Singapore requires companies to prepare accurate financial statements and file them with the appropriate authorities. Failure to comply with the FRS may result [...]
The Singapore Financial Reporting Standard (FRS) sets the accounting standards for companies in Singapore, and outlines the requirements for the preparation and presentation of financial statements. Some key features of the Singapore FRS include: Compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS): The Singapore FRS is largely based on IFRS, and companies in Singapore must comply [...]
We constantly get clients coming to us for clarification on this particular question. This is especially so during corporate tax filing season, of which the deadline is on the 30th of November, and personal income tax filing season, of which the deadline is on the 18th of April. Let us first understand the difference between [...]
Corporate tax filing season is here! The corporate tax deadline for the year of assessment 2022 (YA2022) is on the 30th of November 2022. YA 2022 is for all financial periods which ended in 2021. For example, if the financial period is from 1st April 2020 to 31st March 2021, the financial period ended in [...]
Do note that the NOR scheme has ceased. The last NOR status granted will run/ be valid from YA 2020 to YA 2024. Tax concessions under the NOR scheme: To qualify, you will need to be: A tax resident in the respective YA Fulfill the qualifying conditions Qualifying conditions: Be a non-resident in [...]