Statutory Income

Statutory income is a term used primarily in tax law to refer to income specifically defined by statute as subject to tax. This type of income includes all earnings that are legally required to be reported to the tax authorities and is subject to taxation according to...

Comptroller of Income Tax

The Comptroller of Income Tax in Singapore is a key official within the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), responsible for the administration and enforcement of income tax laws. The role involves several critical functions and powers as stipulated in the...

Branch Office

A branch office in Singapore is a legal structure that allows a foreign company to establish a presence in Singapore. It is essentially an extension of the parent company and not a separate legal entity.   Here are some key characteristics of a branch office in...

Deductions

Deductions, in the context of taxation, refer to specific expenses or allowances that can be subtracted from an individual’s or a company’s assessable income to arrive at their chargeable income. These deductions are typically permitted by tax authorities...

Chargeable Income

Chargeable income in Singapore refers to the taxable income of an individual or a company after deducting allowable expenses, reliefs, and rebates from their assessable income. In other words, it’s the income on which tax is calculated.   For individuals,...