The GST treatment for motor vehicles in Singapore differs from normal business assets due to specific rules on input tax restriction and output tax requirements. As clarified by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), businesses must carefully determine whether…
Income Tax and You (Malaysia): Key Things Individual Taxpayers Should Know Understanding your income tax obligations is an important part of financial responsibility. The HASiL Navigasi 2026 guide issued by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) provides a simplified…
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…
Malaysia has rolled out new updates to the Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework, effective 1 January 2026. These changes aim to support MSMEs, reduce cost burdens for rental-related services, and offer continued relief for certain construction contracts. The adjustments also align…
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…
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