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How is income tax liability determined in Singapore?
- June 2017
- Members Access
To determine income tax liability one must refer to the taxpayer’s residency status. An individual is a tax resident in Singapore if they are: a) a Singaporean; b) a Singapore Permanent Resident who resides in Singapore; c) a foreigner who has ...
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How is the income tax rate determined for non-residents in Singapore?
- June 2017
- Members Access
If an individual is physically present in Singapore for 61-182 days, his or her employment income is taxed at the flat rate of 15 percent or the progressive resident rate, whichever is higher. Director fees and other income are taxed at 22 percent. P...
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Do foreign nationals working in Singapore have to contribute to Singapore's soci...
- June 2017
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Employers are exempted from making Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for foreign employees on an employment/professional visit pass or work permit. CPF is Singapore’s comprehensive social security scheme that addresses home-ownership, ...
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Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore
- June 2017
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In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we discuss payroll processing and reporting in Singapore as well as analyze the options available for foreign companies looking to centralize their ASEAN payroll processes. We begin by discussing the various regulatio...
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General Information on the Republic of Singapore
- March 2017
- Free Access
This table gives a general overview on Singapore, giving information such as the population, GDP, import value, export value, and average monthly wage.
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General Steps for Setting up a Business in Singapore
- March 2017
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This infographic shows in details the steps for setting up a business in Singapore, listing the procedures, and the time necessary to complete each of them.
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An Introduction to Doing Business in ASEAN 2017
- March 2017
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Doing Business in ASEAN introduces the fundamentals of investing in the 10-nation ASEAN bloc, concentrating on economics, trade, corporate establishment and taxation. We also include the latest development news in our “Important Updates” section ...
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Current State of IFRS Adoption in ASEAN
- March 2017
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This infographic shows the current state of IFRS adoption for Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore.
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Comparison Between China Wages and Other Asian Countries
- March 2017
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This table compares the national minimum wage and the adjusted social insurance contributions for employers between China and other Asian countries.
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Singapore Trade
- March 2017
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This infographic shows the countries Singapore exports to and imports from.
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Singapore - Hong Kong Cost Comparison
- March 2017
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This infographic makes a comparison between the costs in Hong Kong and Singapore.
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Rates and Reduction for Select Asian Treaty Partners
- February 2017
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This infographic represents the rates and reductions for select Asia treaty partners, concerning dividends, interest and royalties.
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