by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Apr 27, 2026 | Accounting, Running Your Company, Tax
Singapore’s corporate tax regime is one of the cleanest and most predictable in the world — a flat 17% headline rate, no capital gains tax, no withholding on most dividends, and a series of exemptions that keep effective tax rates for small companies in the...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Apr 26, 2026 | Accounting, Corp Sec Library, Running Your Company
Every Singapore-incorporated company that is required to lodge audited or directors-approved financial statements with the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) must, in most cases, do so in eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL) format. XBRL is...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Apr 25, 2026 | Accounting, Running Your Company
Running payroll in Singapore is straightforward in principle — but the details matter. Employer obligations under the Employment Act, CPF Board rules, IRAS income tax requirements, and the Skills Development Levy (SDL) all intersect to create a compliance framework...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Apr 25, 2026 | Accounting, Tax
Singapore’s corporate tax regime is one of the most competitive in the world — a flat 17% headline rate, generous exemptions for new companies and SMEs, and a suite of industry-specific incentives that can reduce effective tax rates dramatically. Yet navigating...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Apr 20, 2026 | Accounting, Running Your Company
Every year, Singapore companies are required to file their Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Yet for many business owners — especially those running their first company — ECI filing is one of those obligations...
by The Raffles Corporate Services Editorial Team | Apr 17, 2026 | Accounting, Growing Your Company
Singapore has long been recognised as one of the most attractive destinations in Asia for entrepreneurs looking to start a business. Beyond its strategic location, robust legal framework, and ease of company incorporation, the city-state offers generous tax incentives...
