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The meaning of life, tax and the digital universe - an APAC perspective

Digital tokens

Digital tokens, such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs, have established themselves as a new asset class in less than a decade. In this webinar, a panel of Grant Thornton tax Partners from Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong and India will discuss the impact digital tokens are having on tax (and vice versa) in their jurisdictions, and try to help decode some of the fundamental tax and accounting issues for players operating in this new universe.

28 Jun 2022

Stricter criteria for family offices applying for tax incentives 13O and 13U

Funds

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) announced that single family offices will have to meet stricter criteria in order to qualify for the tax exemptions under sections 13O and 13U of the Income Tax Act (ITA). These new criteria will take effect for applications received from 18 April 2022 onwards.

8 min read | 22 Apr 2022

The Complementarity Assessment Framework (COMPASS)

Global mobility

Singapore will be implementing a points-based evaluation system for Employment Pass (EP) applications starting from September 2023 under the new Complementarity Assessment Framework (Compass) which assesses applicant- and employer-based criteria such as salary, qualifications, diversity and support for local employment.

Adrian Sham

| 3 min read | 11 Mar 2022

Webinar: Singapore Budget 2022 and Beyond

Webinar

Following the announcement of Budget 2022, our experts discuss the outcomes and tax changes announced in this year’s Budget and look beyond Budget 2022.

22 Feb 2022

How Singapore could respond to the Pillar Two model rules for domestic implementation of 15% global minimum tax

Tax

In this article, we summarise Pillar Two model rules that were released by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on 20 December 2021. This is a continuation of the detailed implementation plan under the two-pillar solution to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the global economy in October 2021. We discuss how the rules may impact Singapore.

6 min read | 25 Jan 2022

The annual GST check-in

GST

In this piece, we list and detail a few key matters that businesses should consider now, and over the next few months, and what should be done to remain GST compliant. Review your internal controls to mitigate any historic GST risks and give your senior management confidence in your tax reporting.

Jeremy O’Neill

| 4 min read | 18 Jan 2022

Webinar: Asian supply chain disruptions and transfer pricing trends

Webinar

With “working from anywhere” becoming more commonplace, this two-part webinar series breaks down potential corporate and personal tax risks. From permanent establishments to where your employees need to pay tax, find out how you can mitigate the risk or limit their impact.

27 Oct 2021

The OECD's detailed implementation plan and what it may mean for Singapore

Tax

The OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework announced more details in the implementation of the two-pillar solution to address the tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. In this article, we explain what's been agreed to as part of the implementation plan and how each pillar may impact Singapore.

4 min read | 25 Oct 2021

The Global Minimum Corporate Tax and What It Means for Singapore

Interview

In the OECD’s latest announcement, the OECD/G20 Inclusive Framework on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting has released more details on the implementation of the two-pillar solution to address tax challenges arising from the digitalisation of the economy. The Two-Pillar Solution is aimed at ensuring multinational enterprises (MNEs) will be subject to a minimum tax rate of 15%, and will re-allocate profit of the largest and most profitable MNEs to countries worldwide.

1 min read | 15 Oct 2021

Updates to the Avoidance of Double Tax Agreement between Singapore and Indonesia

Tax

In this piece, we highlight the new articles introduced in the updated Avoidance of the Double Tax Agreement (DTA) between Singapore and Indonesia. These updates will be effective from 1 January 2022.

5 min read | 15 Sep 2021

Extension of the GST regime - taxing remote services

Indirect Tax

This update focuses on GST on services provided remotely and the resulting compliance obligations and GST treatment. This is part of the extension of the Singapore regime for Goods and Services Tax and will take effect from 1 January 2023.

Jeremy O’Neill

| 7 min read | 27 Aug 2021

Singapore Transfer Pricing Regulations—Winds of Change

Transfer Pricing

New transfer pricing guidelines have been published in Singapore, consolidating earlier guidance. Munjal Almoula of Grant Thornton Singapore looks at the amendments and updates, including a significant change which seems to indicate an increased focus by the Inland Revenue Authority on transfer pricing issues.

6 min read | 24 Aug 2021

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Grant Thornton's Singapore Budget 2023 and Beyond Seminar

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The meaning of life, tax and the digital universe - an APAC perspective

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Webinar: Working internationally – are there any tax pitfalls? Part 2

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Reactionary comments on the Singapore Budget 2025 from Grant Thornton

18 Feb 2025

Off the back of the Singapore Budget announcement by Finance Minister and Prime Minister Mr Lawrence Wong on 18 February 2025, experts from Grant Thornton Singapore share their thoughts.