Platform Workers in Singapore: Are You Considered a Platform Worker for Tax Purposes? The rise of the gig economy has created a new category of workers known as platform workers. In Singapore, ride-hailing drivers and delivery riders who work through…
Singapore continues to strengthen retirement adequacy for older workers through the gradual increase in CPF contribution rates for employees aged above 55 to 65. To help businesses manage the higher wage cost, the Government will also provide a CPF Transition…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now a central pillar of Singapore’s economic strategy. Under Budget 2026, the Government has introduced a comprehensive set of initiatives to help businesses adopt AI, innovate faster, and build future-ready capabilities. These measures go beyond funding…
Singapore Budget 2026 introduces significant enhancements to support lower-wage workers while helping employers manage the transition. The two major measures are: An increase in the Local Qualifying Salary (LQS) Enhancements and extension of the Progressive Wage Credit Scheme (PWCS) These…
Singapore Budget 2026 introduces a mix of cost-relief measures, enhanced innovation incentives, and targeted structural changes to maintain competitiveness while supporting businesses and the community. In this article, we break down the most important tax changes and what they mean…
In Singapore, directors and shareholders sometimes need access to funding — whether to support personal cash flow or to help a company through a strategic phase. However, the law clearly distinguishes between what a company can and cannot do when…
As Singapore’s Tax Season 2026 gets underway, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has issued an early reminder for employers and commission‑paying organisations with self‑employed agents. The notice underscores the importance of submitting commission income details promptly so that eligible…
As Singapore’s Tax Season 2026 approaches, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has posted a clear reminder for employers participating in the Auto‑Inclusion Scheme (AIS): you must submit your employees’ 2025 employment income information electronically to IRAS by 1 March 2026. This…
If you own property in Singapore — whether it’s your home or an investment — the 2026 Property Tax Bill is something you’ll receive soon. Singapore’s Inland Revenue Authority (IRAS) issues these bills annually to owners of residential and non‑residential…
Supporting senior employment remains a key part of Singapore’s workforce strategy as the population ages. In a recent press release, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) announced that the Part‑Time Re‑Employment Grant (PTRG) — originally introduced in 2020 — will be…
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