Tax rates in Singapore plays an important part in funding the government expenditure. In general, it can be said that Singapore is under the territorial tax system under which only the Singapore sourced income is taxable.
Singapore Taxation system attracts businessmen from all over the world to establish and operate their businesses in Singapore with its satisfactory corporate and personal tax rate, no capital gain tax and single-tier income tax system. Singapore corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in the Asia Pacific region, with the current rate being 17%.
Singapore corporate tax rate is one of the lowest in the Asia Pacific region with the current rate being 17%. Besides, there is no capital gain tax in Singapore and it also conforms to the single-tier corporate tax system under which the tax paid by the company is the final tax and is not attributed to the dividend income of the shareholders.
Singapore personal tax rate differs between local residents and non-residents, ranging from 0% to 20%.
Goods & Services Tax (GST) is the tax charged on the supply of goods and services in Singapore and also on the import of goods into Singapore. The main objective of introduction of GST is to support the government revenue. The current rate is 7%.
Singapore withholding tax is the one imposed on the payments made to non-residents including employees, business partners and overseas agents.
| Income | Tax Rates |
|
Tax rate on corporate profits for up to 300,000 SGD |
8.5% |
|
Tax rate on corporate profits above 300,000 SGD |
17% |
|
Tax rate on capital gains accrued by the company |
0% |
|
Tax rate on post-tax profits (i.e. dividends) distribution to shareholder |
0% |
|
Tax rate on foreign-sourced income not brought into Singapore |
0% |
|
Tax rate on foreign-sourced income brought into Singapore |
0 - 17% subject to conditions |
| Income | Tax Rates |
| Tax rate on first 20,000 |
0% |
| Tax rate on next 10,000 | 3.5% |
| Tax rate on next 10,000 | 5.5% |
| Tax rate on next 40,000 | 8.5% |
| Tax rate on next 80,000 | 14% |
| Tax rate on next 160,000 | 17% |
| Tax rate on above 320,000 |
20% |
| Tax rate on capital gains |
0% |
| Tax rate on income earned overseas |
0% |
| Tax rate on divdends received from Singapore company |
0% |
All business decisions today have tax implications, and it is important for a company to manage their income tax requirement efficiently. Our tax professionals will keep you abreast of developments that may affect your business. We collaborate closely with you to identify and implement tax strategies that work best within your organization.
We can also assist you in structuring your executives; remuneration packages that will offer both your company and your staff the maximum tax benefits. For individuals and family held enterprises, we can help you in organizing your financial affairs in the most tax efficient manner.