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SG Budget 2026

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…

SG Budget 2026

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%.…

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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…

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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 (AML)

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

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…

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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…

Global Connectivity

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…

EP 100 (IG) 2 (Key Audit Partners)

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…

Julius Magpantay - New Audit Partner

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…

Understanding the business culture of Singapore

May 6, 2023

Foreigners looking to set up a business and relocate to Singapore may be faced with unwritten social rules and work ethics that are local to…

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Why choose Singapore as your business destination?

May 6, 2023

The decision to start a business in any country requires careful consideration over factors involving infrastructure, strategic location, political and economic stability, among others. Singapore…

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