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iThe General section provides a high-level overview of fiscalization and retail compliance requirements in each country. It may include country information, type of fiscalization model, main obligations and practical compliance context. This section helps users quickly understand how the country’s fiscal system works.
Legal
iThe Legal section covers the rules and official information needed to understand fiscalization and related compliance obligations in each country. It includes official laws, draft regulations, tax authority guidance, public consultations, legal interpretations, and updates on upcoming regulatory changes. This section helps users identify the legal basis of each requirement and follow the regulatory context behind fiscal, e-invoicing, e-reporting and retail compliance obligations.
Last news published on: 20.08.2026 | News: 20
Last document published on: 31.03.2026 | Documents: 8
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Businesses must still issue a proof of purchase, such as a receipt or invoice, to customers.
Singapore
Although businesses must issue a proof of purchase, there is no obligation for POS systems to communicate transaction data to the tax authority. POS applications do not require government certification, and there are no mandatory hardware requirements.
Type of fiscalization: non-fiscal country
Latest news for Singapore
See moreWhy Fiscal Transaction Counters Become So Complicated at the Point of Sale
A fiscal transaction counter sounds simple—until it meets the reality of modern retail. POS systems often count much more than sales, creating gaps that can become a serious problem for tax authorities. Add cloud POS, e-commerce, offline operation, retries and multiple checkout channels, and a simple sequence of numbers quickly becomes a complex compliance architecture challenge. A simple se... Read more
A fiscal transaction counter sounds simple—until it meets the reality of modern retail. POS systems often count much more than sales, creating gaps that can become a serious problem for tax authorities. Add cloud POS, e-commerce, offline operation, retries and multiple checkout channels, and a simple sequence of numbers quickly becomes a complex compliance architecture challenge.
Singapore Launches GST Invoice Now Grants Up to SGD 25,000 for Businesses
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore has introduced financial incentives to support the adoption of GST Invoice Now, its e-invoicing system. The grants range from SGD 1,000 to SGD 25,000 (€678 - €16,948), depending on company size, annual supplies, and integration requirements. IMDA has published the eligibility criteria for each grant tier The SGD 1,000 grant is aimed at smaller GST-registered businesses with annual suppli... Read more
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15.07.2026.
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
New webinar was uploaded: Recorded webinar: Evolution of Fiscalization:From fiscal printers to real-time data platforms
Fiscalization has transformed from a compliance tool reliant on hardware to dynamic, software-driven platforms linking businesses and tax authorities. The webinar was presented by Dušan Bučevac, Sales Manager at Fiscal Solutions, who covered crucial fiscalization milestones and explained how real-time data has reshaped compliance, transparency, and business decision-making. Read more
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Already subscriber? LoginHow Singapore’s Electronic Tourist Refund Scheme Allows Eligible Tourists to Claim GST Refunds
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore’s Electronic Tourist Refund Scheme allows eligible tourists to claim GST refunds on qualifying purchases before leaving through Changi or Seletar Airport. Tourists must meet eligibility conditions, spend at least SGD 100 (approx. eur 67.30), present their original passport at purchase, and export the goods within two months. Most standard-rated goods qualify, but services, accommodation,... Read more
Singapore
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17.06.2026.
08:28H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore: GST Rules Clarified for Corporate Gifts, Samples, and Promotional Items
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Businesses may need to account for GST on free gifts or samples if input tax was claimed and the value exceeds the relevant threshold. For gifts, output tax is required when the total cost to the same recipient for the same occasion is more than $200, excluding GST; no output tax is needed if the value is $200 or less or input tax was not claimed. Special rules apply to vouchers, bundled free item... Read more
Singapore
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16.06.2026.
08:25H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore Pillar Two Update: One-Time Registration Now Open for Eligible MNEs
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore has opened one-time online registration for Pillar Two taxes, including MTT (Multinational Top-up Tax), DTT (Domestic Top-up Tax), and GloBE (Globus Anti-Base Erosion) reporting. In-scope MNE (Multinational Enterprise) groups with at least €750 million in revenue and a Singapore connection must register within six months after their first applicable financial year, with future filings ha... Read more
Singapore
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27.05.2026.
08:15H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Most important documents for Singapore
See moreInvoice Now-Singapore
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
This document outlines Singapore’s Invoice Now e-invoicing framework, including its structure, scope, and reporting model. It explains Peppol-based invoice exchange with data reporting to IRAS and covers transaction scope, reporting obligations, implementation timeline, and business impact.
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Already subscriber? LoginThis document outlines Singapore’s Invoice Now e-invoicing framework, including its structure, scope, and reporting model. It explains Peppol-based invoice exchange with data reporting to IRAS and covers transaction scope, reporting obligations, implementation timeline, and business impact.
Singapore
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10.08.2026.
12:51H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore Payment Services Act 2019
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
This law regulates the payment services sector in Singapore, establishing a licensing and regulatory framework for payment service providers, including activities such as money transfers, e-money issuance, and digital payment token services. It sets out requirements for business conduct, safeguarding of customer funds, and reporting obligations. Read more
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Singapore
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31.03.2026.
12:08H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore Goods and Services Act
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
This law regulates the Goods and Services Tax (GST) system in Singapore, setting out how GST is imposed, calculated, and collected on the supply of goods and services, as well as on imports. It defines key concepts such as taxable supply, registration requirements, tax rates, place and time of supply, and input/output tax mechanisms. Read more
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Singapore
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31.03.2026.
12:08H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Singapore Consumer Protection Act
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
This law regulates consumer protection in Singapore, focusing on preventing unfair business practices in transactions between suppliers and consumers. It defines what constitutes unfair practices (e.g., misleading, deceptive, or exploitative conduct) and gives consumers the right to take legal action and seek remedies such as refunds, damages, or contract cancellation. Read more
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Singapore
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31.03.2026.
12:08H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Country overview- Singapore
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
In this overview, we present the basics of Singapore: a non-fiscal country with no mandatory POS certification, hardware requirements, or tax authority communication, but businesses must issue receipts as proof of purchase.
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Already subscriber? LoginIn this overview, we present the basics of Singapore: a non-fiscal country with no mandatory POS certification, hardware requirements, or tax authority communication, but businesses must issue receipts as proof of purchase.
Singapore
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10.08.2026.
12:48H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević
Legal requirements- Singapore
Singapore
Author: Ljubica Blagojević
The document serves as a legal and operational guide for retail, VAT, and compliance in Singapore. It covers regulatory details, VAT rules, reporting obligations, retail processes, and business registration. It highlights the absence of fiscalization, mandatory forms, penalties, and developments in e-invoicing, ensuring comprehensive compliance for retailers.
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Already subscriber? LoginThe document serves as a legal and operational guide for retail, VAT, and compliance in Singapore. It covers regulatory details, VAT rules, reporting obligations, retail processes, and business registration. It highlights the absence of fiscalization, mandatory forms, penalties, and developments in e-invoicing, ensuring comprehensive compliance for retailers.
Singapore
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10.08.2026.
12:45H
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Author: Ljubica Blagojević