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Tax Filing Services in Singapore
Corporate tax, GST, personal income tax, and cross-border structuring managed by a qualified team so you stay compliant with IRAS and pay the right amount, not more.
Why Singapore is One of the Best Places to Be Taxed
Singapore's tax framework is designed to attract business and reward investment. For founders, knowing what is available makes a real difference to what you actually pay.
A 17% Rate with Room to Go Lower
Start-up Tax Exemption, Partial Tax Exemption, and sector-specific incentives mean most companies pay significantly less in their early years.
No Capital Gains Tax, No Dividend Tax
Gains on asset disposals and dividends paid to shareholders are not taxed. This shapes how smart businesses structure exits and distributions.
90+ Double Tax Agreements
Singapore's DTA network is one of the most extensive in Asia, reducing withholding tax exposure and preventing double taxation on cross-border income.
A Regulator That Rewards Compliance
IRAS is efficient and transparent. Businesses that file accurately and on time rarely face problems.
A 17% Rate with Room to Go Lower
Start-up Tax Exemption, Partial Tax Exemption, and sector-specific incentives mean most companies pay significantly less in their early years.
No Capital Gains Tax, No Dividend Tax
Gains on asset disposals and dividends paid to shareholders are not taxed. This shapes how smart businesses structure exits and distributions.
90+ Double Tax Agreements
Singapore's DTA network is one of the most extensive in Asia, reducing withholding tax exposure and preventing double taxation on cross-border income.
A Regulator That Rewards Compliance
IRAS is efficient and transparent. Businesses that file accurately and on time rarely face problems.
How We Deliver Tax Value
Understand Your Tax Position
We review your business structure, operations, transactions and tax obligations to establish a clear understanding of your tax profile and compliance requirements.
Identify Risks and Opportunities
We assess tax exposures, inefficiencies, incentive opportunities, treaty benefits and areas for optimisation.
Execute Compliance with Accuracy
We prepare and submit tax filings, computations, supporting schedules and regulatory submissions accurately and on time.
Manage Regulatory Engagement
We assist with tax audits, authority enquiries, voluntary disclosures, dispute resolution and ongoing communication with tax authorities.
Provide Ongoing Strategic Guidance
As your business evolves, we continue to advise on transactions, restructuring initiatives, expansion plans and regulatory developments.
This integrated approach helps clients move from reactive compliance to proactive tax strategy.
Integrated Tax Compliance, Tax Advisory and Transfer Pricing Services
From annual corporate tax filing to cross-border structuring, we cover every tax obligation your business is likely to face.
Corporate Tax Compliance and Filing
We provide reliable tax compliance support for companies across industries and growth stages.
Our services include:
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Preparation and submission of income tax returns and computations for businesses i.e. corporations, partnerships and sole proprietorships
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Preparation and submission of Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) and provisional tax computations
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Tax authority correspondence and enquiry management
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Ongoing compliance monitoring
Our objective is accurate compliance, timely filing and practical tax efficiency.
Personal Income Tax
We help individuals manage personal tax obligations and identify legitimate planning opportunities.
Our services include:
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Personal income tax return preparation and filing
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Employer reporting support
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Expatriate and non-resident tax compliance
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Tax planning for employers and employees
We provide clarity and confidence in managing personal tax obligations.
GST & Indirect Tax
For GST-registered businesses and those approaching the S$1 million taxable turnover threshold.
Indirect taxes can significantly affect cash flow, pricing and operational efficiency.
Our services include:
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GST/indirect tax return preparation
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Indirect tax health check
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Registration and deregistration support
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Input tax recovery reviews
Withholding Tax
Cross-border transactions often trigger withholding tax obligations that require careful analysis and timely compliance.
Our services include:
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Withholding tax computation and filing
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Double Tax Agreement (DTA) analysis
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Advisory on payment structures and tax implications
We help minimise tax leakage while ensuring compliance.
Tax Clearance
Tax clearance is often required when exiting a market or resolving historical tax matters.
Our services include:
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Corporate tax clearance
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Individual tax clearance
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Resolution of historical tax issues
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Tax authority coordination and submissions
Tax Due Diligence
Understanding tax exposures before a transaction reduces risk and improves outcomes.
Our services include:
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Buy-side and sell-side tax due diligence
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Historical compliance reviews
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Tax risk assessments
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Post-acquisition integration support
Global Mobility Tax
As businesses expand globally, employee mobility creates complex tax obligations.
Our services include:
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Expatriate tax compliance
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Cross-border employment tax advisory
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Business traveller tax assessments
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Employer reporting obligations
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Assignment and relocation tax support
Transfer Pricing
Tax authorities are placing greater emphasis on transfer pricing compliance and documentation.
Our services include:
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Transfer pricing documentation
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Benchmarking studies
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Related-party transaction reviews
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Transfer pricing policy development
Trust Tax Compliance
Family enterprises and family offices with trust structures require ongoing compliance and governance.
Our services include:
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Trust tax return preparation
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Ongoing compliance and advisory
Strategic Tax Advisory Services
Group restructuring, M&A, amalgamations and entity rationalisation.
Treaty analysis, foreign tax credit optimisation and Certificate of Residence applications.
Eligibility assessment, application support, compliance monitoring and incentive planning.
Tax Support Across the Full Business Lifecycle
Tax needs evolve as businesses grow, from incorporation to expansion, acquisitions, restructuring and cross-border operations.
Ascentium provides continuity across every stage, acting as a single integrated tax partner delivering clarity, control, and sustainable tax efficiency.
What Our Clients Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The headline rate is 17%. Most companies pay less because of available exemptions and reliefs. We identify what applies to your business and reflect it in your computation.
Both resident and non-resident companies carrying on business in Singapore pay tax on Singapore-sourced income. Foreign-sourced income is also taxable when remitted to Singapore, subject to qualifying exemptions.
ECI must be filed within three months of your financial year end. The annual corporate tax return is due by 30 November each year. We manage both.
No. Gains from the disposal of investments, properties, and other assets are generally not subject to tax in Singapore.
A DTA is a treaty between Singapore and another country that determines how cross-border income is taxed. Singapore has over 90 in force. They reduce or eliminate withholding tax on dividends, interest, and royalties, and prevent the same income being taxed twice.
Most audits resolve without issue when records are accurate and filings are correct. If your business faces an audit or investigation, we manage the entire process from initial correspondence through to resolution.
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