A Complete Guide to Tax and Accounting in Singapore

Published: 27 December 2025 · Last reviewed: 4 May 2026 · Reviewed by Ray Tay, Co-Founder & Managing Director, VIVOS PTE. LTD. (ACRA Filing Agent FA20240323 · MOM EA Licence 24S2425)

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Who Is This Tax and Accounting Guide For?

Business Owners & Entrepreneurs

Running or expanding businesses in Singapore and seeking clarity on tax and accounting obligations.

Finance & Accounting Professionals

Managing corporate tax, GST filings, payroll, and statutory reporting requirements.

Foreign Companies & Investors

Setting up or operating entities in Singapore and navigating local compliance frameworks.

HR & Payroll Teams

Handling CPF contributions, employee tax reporting, and Auto-Inclusion Scheme (AIS) requirements.

What’s inside the guide & why you should download it

At VIVOS, we provide expert advisory support across tax, accounting, compliance, and corporate governance in Singapore.
This guide is designed to give businesses and professionals a clear, structured understanding of Singapore’s tax and accounting landscape.

Overview of Singapore Taxes

Understand how Corporate Income Tax (CIT), Goods and Services Tax (GST), and Individual Income Tax (PIT) applied.

Tax Exemptions, Incentives & Reliefs

Learn about Start-Up Tax Exemption (SUTE), Partial Tax Exemption (PTE), personal tax reliefs, and available rebates.

Corporate Compliance & ACRA Requirements

Gain clarity on statutory filings, audit exemption criteria, financial reporting standards, and record-keeping obligations.

Digital Compliance & Best Practices

Explore GST digital initiatives, InvoiceNow, payroll integration, and accounting best practices to streamline compliance.

Avoid Common Mistakes & Penalties

Identify frequent compliance gaps, missed deadlines, and reporting errors—and learn how to prevent them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tax and Accounting Guide for Singapore?

It is a free, downloadable resource that explains Singapore’s tax system, accounting standards, and statutory compliance requirements for businesses and professionals.

Who should download this guide?

This guide is ideal for business owners, finance professionals, HR teams, foreign investors, and companies operating or planning to operate in Singapore.

Who is required to register for GST in Singapore?

GST registration is mandatory when a business’s annual taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million or is expected to exceed this threshold within the next 12 months.

How does Singapore’s individual income tax system work?

Individual tax liability depends on residency status: tax residents are taxed at progressive rates and are eligible for personal tax reliefs.

What are ordinary tax and accounting compliance mistakes businesses make?

The common tax and accounting mistakes include missed filing deadlines, incorrect tax reporting, inadequate record-keeping, and incorrect application of available exemptions.