Singapore Crypto Tax 2026: How IRAS Treats Digital Payment Tokens

Cryptocurrency and digital assets have become a mainstream feature of investment portfolios, startup fundraising, and international payments. Yet for many individuals and businesses in Singapore, the tax treatment of digital payment tokens (DPTs) remains unclear. This guide explains how the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) treats DPTs for income tax and GST purposes in [...]

Singapore Payroll and CPF Guide 2026: Rates, Deadlines and Employer Obligations

Running payroll correctly in Singapore involves more than calculating salaries. Employers must make timely CPF contributions, manage statutory deductions and leave entitlements, and submit the correct returns to government agencies. This guide covers everything Singapore employers need to know for 2026. CPF Contribution Rates 2026 The Central Provident Fund (CPF) is mandatory for Singapore citizens [...]

GST Registration Singapore 2026: When You Must Register and How

Goods and Services Tax (GST) registration is a mandatory obligation for Singapore businesses once they exceed the taxable turnover threshold. Many business owners — both local and foreign — are unclear about exactly when they must register, what counts toward the threshold, and what the registration process involves. This guide covers everything you need to [...]

Singapore Corporate Tax 2026: Rates, Exemptions and Filing Guide

Singapore's corporate tax rate for Year of Assessment (YA) 2026 remains flat at 17% of chargeable income — unchanged and still among the most competitive in Asia-Pacific. While the headline rate is 17%, most Singapore companies pay a significantly lower effective rate due to two statutory exemption schemes available to qualifying companies. Singapore Corporate Tax [...]

How to Deregister for GST in Singapore: A Practical 2026 Guide

Registering for GST is a well-documented process in Singapore. Deregistering is less talked about — but it is just as important to get right. Errors in the deregistration process can result in penalties, a missed deemed supply assessment, or a late final GST return that triggers interest charges. This guide walks through the complete GST [...]

Are You in IRAS’s Crosshairs? GST Compliance Red Flags for Singapore SMEs in 2026

In FY2024/25, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) completed over 2,800 GST audits and recovered approximately S$205 million in tax and penalties. That figure — larger than many small Singapore companies' annual revenues — should make every business owner stop and ask: could my business be next? The short answer is that IRAS does [...]

Compliance Guide for Singapore Professional Services Firms 2026

Professional services firms in Singapore — law firms, accounting practices, management consultancies, engineering firms, architects, and similar regulated businesses — operate at the intersection of sector-specific regulation, corporate compliance, and employment law. Getting compliance right is both a legal requirement and a commercial necessity: regulatory shortfalls can result in loss of licence, reputational damage, and [...]

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