Revision to the Mosque Building & Mendaki Fund (MBMF) contribution
With effect from 1 March 2009, the new rates payable by Muslim employees every month are shown in the table below. Kindly update your payroll system to reflect the change
Jobs Credit Scheme
The Jobs Credit Scheme was introduced to encourage businesses to preserve jobs in the downturn. Businesses in operation that have made Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for their employees
Special Employment Credit
As part of the 2011 Budget Initiatives, the Government has introduced a Special Employment Credit (SEC) to encourage employers to attract and retain older low-wage Singaporeans.
Taxation in Singapore
Singapore does not tax capital gains. The major types of taxes that affect businesses and companies in Singapore are namely income tax, goods and services tax, stamp duty, property tax and customs and excise duties.
Singapore as a base for investing in other countries
Singapore is an attractive location for doing business
Taxman on the Audit Run
We would like to alert clients of the recent stepped up audits by IRAS on past tax filings and relevant financial statements. Such queries are generally raised via IRAS’ desk or field audits.