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InvoiceNow Requirement for all Singapore GST-Registered Businesses: Here’s What You Need to Know
All GST-registered businesses in Singapore will soon be required to onboard their systems with InvoiceNow. To digitalise national tax compliance, invoice data will be directly submitted to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) via the InvoiceNow network through Accredited Access Points (APs). The mandate will be implemented in phases from April 2028 to April…
Singapore Budget 2026 For Local Businesses and Foreign Investors
Singapore ended 2025 in a much stronger financial position than forecasted. The previous year’s S$15.1 billion budget surplus came more than double the estimate of S$6.8 billion. This was driven by better-than-expected 5% growth, economic performance, increased corporate tax, and Certificate of Entitlement (COE) collections. 2026 growth is a more muted projection at 2-4%.…
Frequently Asked Questions when Setting Up a Business in Singapore
Business Registration in Singapore: A Guide for Foreign Entrepreneurs (2026) Singapore remains a competitive hub for foreign investment, consistently ranking atop the world’s biggest economies. Based on the numbers recorded by the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA), there is a 2% increase in business formations and registry in 2025 compared to 2024. With Foreign…
A Seamless Gateway from Singapore to East Asia and Beyond
Two nations consistently sitting atop the five biggest economies in the world are in East Asia, China and Japan. Hong Kong, South Korea, and Taiwan are rapidly advancing technology and manufacturing powerhouses. For organisations and individuals venturing into business expansion to these countries through Singapore, establishing a clear and seamless pathway into the East’s…
EP 200 Implementation Guidelines (IG) 1 on Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) Compliance
The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) has recently issued Ethics Pronouncement (EP) 200 Implementation Guidelines (IG)1. The guidelines provide practical know-hows for professional accountants in Singapore to ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) requirements. It clarifies key obligations, outlines risk-based approaches, and helps firms implement effective safeguards…
Singapore Opportunity Index: Driving Real Workforce Progress in Singapore and Beyond
For years, particularly in the Accounting industry, attracting and retaining talent has always been a challenge for most, if not all, firms. Singapore Opportunity Index (SOI), recently developed in partnership with Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower, the Burning Glass Institute, and the Singapore University of Social Sciences, aims to delve deep into the factors that drives…
Upholding Integrity: Key Takeaways from MAS’ Recent Enforcement Actions
Singapore prides itself on its stringent financial controls and regulatory oversight, which make it an attractive hub for business expansion and foreign investments. The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the body that oversees all financial functions, whilst ensuring the integrity, stability, and efficiency of Singapore’s financial systems, has been actively enforcing actions on breaches of…
Seamless Solutions Across Borders: Leveraging International Expertise Through Kreston Global
Why Global Connectivity Matters Over the years, business landscapes have significantly changed, driven by technological evolutions, global interconnectedness, shifts in consumer preferences, and the introduction of new markets and industries. These factors gave rise to endless opportunities for business growth and expansion into the international market. At Kreston Helmi Talib, we understand that optimising…
Ethics Pronouncement (EP) 100 Key Updates and Ethical Considerations
Singapore’s Accountancy Body, the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA), has released updates on Ethics Pronouncement (EP) 100 to incorporate revisions to the code. They are as follow: Revised EP 100 to incorporate IESBA’s final pronouncement on Tax Planning and Related Services. This aims to reinforce the ethical responsibilities of professional accountants in Singapore when…
Kreston Helmi Talib Appoints New Audit Partner
Kreston Helmi Talib appointed Julius Magpantay as a new Audit Partner to further strengthen our audit capabilities, effective 1 July 2025, Julius began his career at one of the big four auditing firms in the Philippines before taking on a non-assurance leadership role for a multinational company. He joined Kreston Helmi Talib in…
Industry Roundup: Important Updates and Reminders The global economy is rocked by waves of uncertainties. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has generated a forecast for global…
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Final GST Rate Change Effective 01 January 2024-What does this mean for your Business In his Budget 2022 Speech, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister…
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Singapore Standards in Auditing (SSA) 600 Special Consideration – Audits of Group Financial Statement Effective 15, December 2023, the revised Singapore Standards in Auditing…
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Singapore has been called by many names in the economic and business sector – the most digitally competitive economy in Asia, the best in the world for doing…
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Benefits of Mergers and Acquisitions – Is It Time for Your Business? With unpredictable market behaviour these days, how a business performs is unknown. As…
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Accounting standards are developed in the public interest to support a country’s corporate governance and financial reporting framework. This extends to most parts of the…
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Starting 1st January 2020, consumers and businesses who buy imported services from overseas suppliers with no establishment in Singapore will have to pay goods and services…
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All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The information presented in this document is not legal advice, is not to be acted…
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All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The information presented in this document is not legal advice, is not to be acted…
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The Helmi Talib Group is pleased to announce our newly constituted Internal Audit & Risk Consulting Department, headed by Ms Sue Hui who will be…
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