Low, but not nil
Corporate Tax Registration & Returns in Singapore
Singapore corporate tax is low and predictable, with exemptions that materially reduce the bill for smaller companies.
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Attractive, and still a filing obligation
Singapore applies a single headline corporate tax rate with partial exemptions and start-up relief that significantly reduce the effective rate for smaller companies. None of that removes the obligation to compute, declare and file on time.
- Exemptions and reliefs applied properly
- Estimated chargeable income filed on time
- Foreign income position assessed rather than assumed
20+
Mainland, free zone and offshore jurisdictions we file in — so the recommendation is based on your activity, not on which authority we happen to be registered with.
7,000+
Companies successfully established.
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What applies
Singapore tax obligations
Which apply depends on your income, size and sources.
| Obligation | Who it affects | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax return | All companies | Prepare the computation and file with IRAS |
| Estimated chargeable income | Most companies after year end | Prepare and submit within the window |
| Partial tax exemption | Qualifying companies | Apply correctly to the computation |
| Start-up tax exemption | Qualifying new companies | Assess eligibility and apply |
| Foreign-sourced income | Companies with overseas income | Assess the remittance and exemption position |
| Withholding tax | Payments to non-residents | Identify, withhold and file |
Rates, exemption thresholds, reliefs and deadlines are set by IRAS and change. Your position is confirmed against current rules in writing before filing.
How it works
From year end to filed return
Two filings, in sequence.
01
Assess the position
Exemptions and reliefs available to you, any foreign income considerations, and whether withholding tax arises on your payments.
02
Estimated chargeable income
Prepared and submitted to IRAS within the window after your financial year end.
03
Return and support
Computation and tax return prepared from the financial statements, explained before filing, and records retained.
To assess your position
What we need to look at
Reliefs depend on facts, not assertions.
- Business profile and UEN
- Financial statements for the period
- Shareholding structure and any corporate shareholders
- Whether the company qualifies as a start-up
- Foreign-sourced income and where it arises
- Payments made to non-residents
- Related-party transactions
- Capital versus revenue expenditure detail
- Fixed asset additions
- Prior-year tax computations
- Any IRAS correspondence
- Group relief considerations
Scope
What is included, and what is not
Stated plainly, so nothing is added once the engagement starts.
Included in the service fee
- Assessment of exemptions and reliefs
- Estimated chargeable income preparation and filing
- Corporate tax computation
- Corporate tax return filing
- Withholding tax identification and filing
- Foreign income position assessed
- Deadline tracking
- A named adviser who explains the position
Not included, quoted separately
- IRAS fees and taxes payable
- Penalties arising before our engagement
- Statutory audit where required
- Tax incentive applications, quoted separately
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Representation in an IRAS audit
- Filings outside Singapore
- Backlog bookkeeping
Verify independently
Official Singapore authorities
We file directly with these bodies on your behalf.
Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA)Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)Ministry of ManpowerCentral Provident Fund BoardSingapore CustomsIntellectual Property Office of Singapore
Questions
Singapore corporate tax — FAQs
What is the corporate tax rate?
Singapore applies a single headline rate with partial exemptions, and qualifying new companies may access start-up relief. Rates and thresholds are set by IRAS and change, so we confirm the figures applying to your period.
Is foreign income taxed?
Foreign-sourced income can be taxed on remittance, with exemptions available where conditions are met. It is assessed rather than assumed.
Is there capital gains tax?
Singapore does not generally tax capital gains, though whether a gain is capital or revenue in nature is a question of fact.
What happens if I miss the deadline?
Penalties apply and escalate, and estimated assessments can be raised. Deadlines are tracked from engagement.
Do I still file if the company made a loss?
Yes. Filing obligations apply regardless, and losses may be available to carry forward if properly declared.
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