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Our team at Kreston Helmi Talib is always on the lookout for industry news, and updates that are relevant to our clients whilst we share our insights on how each can impact businesses. Stay tuned to our latest releases to keep abreast of solutions, recommendations, and fresh perspectives on pressing issues brought about by the changing business landscape, and global headwinds.
Starting a FinTech company in Singapore
As the world advances into a technologically connected global village, countries are constantly looking to expand their presence with the right infrastructure to catch up with the latest developments and innovative ideas that are up for grabs. In recent times, financial technology has been making headlines. Companies engaged in this field include both start-ups and established financial institutions who are trying…
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Guide to Registering a Charity
This guide will provide you with an overview of the key aspects involved in registering a charity. Charities are designed as organisations which: Operate on a not-for-profit basis; Are set up exclusively for charitable purposes; and Carry out activities to achieve these purposes which benefit the public. For an organization to be registered as a charity,…
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Guide to Filing your GST Return
The Goods and Services Tax was first introduced in Singapore in 2003 as part of a government reform to shift taxes from an income-based to a consumption-based system to boost the nation’s international competitiveness. It is a broad-based consumption tax levied on the import of goods, as well as nearly all supplies of goods and…
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Filing Your Corporate Income Tax Return
Singapore serves as an attractive business hub for companies looking to expand into the emerging Asian Economy for numerous reasons, top of which include ease of setting up, attractive corporate and personal income tax rates, tax reliefs, absence of capital gains tax, and extensive double tax treaties. Singapore adopts a territorial basis of tax –…
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Common mistakes made by businesses in filing income taxes
The following article covers common mistakes that businesses may often overlook when filing their income tax returns and what measures to follow to avoid them. If you discover any errors now, it is advisable to conduct a review of prior YAs as well and disclose them to IRAS as soon as the information collated is…
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Changes on statutory requirements for AGMs and filing of AR
The following legislative changes in relation to AGMs and the filing of ARs are in effect since 31 August 2018. This is part of on-going efforts to keep Singapore business friendly and competitive as well as to reduce the regulatory burden of companies. The key changes are: Alignment of relevant statutory timelines for holding AGMs…
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Amendments to IAS 21 (Lack of Exchangeability)
The existing International Accounting Standards (IAS) 21, otherwise known as 'The Effects of Changes in Foreign Exchange Rates', provides guidelines and references for companies in using a spot exchange rate or rate for immediate delivery to report foreign currency transactions, present financial statements in a different currency, or translate a foreign operation.
As businesses expand and the world grows smaller, challenges start to arise, resulting to the need for the standard to evolve alongside the market demands.
Final GST Rate Change Effective 01 January 2024 - What does this mean for your Business?
Starting 01 January 2024, the second Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate increase will be in effect. One of our Tax Directors, Sharifah Nabihah Syed Mahmood has summarised a list of reminders, solutions, and preparations you can refer to for another seamless transition.
The Role of Generative AI in the Accounting Profession
With the rise of using humanoid Artificial Intelligence in the workplace, where do accountants find the balance between the benefits and doom it brings?
Why Outsourcing your Accounting Needs is the New Normal
Statutory compliance is getting stricter by the day. Along with the global economic decline, rapidly changing market demands and countless other challenges, keeping up with the standards and focusing on profit-generating areas of the business may not be an easy task.
This is where outsourcing your accounting needs to the experts may be a viable solution.
Step-by-step Guide in Incorporating to Singapore
Before maximising Singapore's rapid economic growth, the following requirements are note-worthy for a quick and continuous application process. You can prepare these by going through the list or you can assign a filing representative and expert agents who will complete the documents and processes on your behalf.
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