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

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

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

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 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

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. Read more