Previous Articles (including articles from e-Tax News)

October/November 2008

Research and development (R&D) tax measures


July/August 2008
Customs and Trade updates

The MAS issues a new circular on the tax exemption scheme for qualifying family-owned investment holding companies (FIHCs)

The MOF issues draft Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2008, Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Bill 2008 and Stamp Duties (Amendment) Bill 2008 for public feedback

The MOF seeks public feedback research and development (R&D) guidance

IRAS issues circulars on the Equity Remuneration Incentive Scheme (ERIS)

IRAS issues circulars on transfer pricing consultations

IRAS issues circulars on the Not Ordinarily Resident (NOR) scheme (revised circular)

IRAS issues circulars on special allowance for furniture, fittings and installations

IRAS issues circulars on the tax exemption for foreign-sourced dividends, branch profits and service income (revised circular)

The MOM issues a circular on the higher tax deduction for medical expenses

Enhancements to the marriage and parenthood tax measures announced during the Prime Minister’s National Day Rally Speech


April/May 2008
Enhancements to the Financial Sector Incentive (FSI)

Tax concessions to promote Islamic financial services

Enhancements to the qualifying debt securities (QDS) scheme

Enhancements to the tax incentive scheme for approved special purpose vehicles engaged in asset securitisation transactions

Tax incentive scheme for the offshore insurance broking business

The EDB and the Ministry of Law issue circulars on the tax incentive for international arbitration

New circular on the tax treatment of an approved sub-trust of a real estate investment trust (REIT)

Revised supplementary circular on the tax exemption for foreign-sourced dividends, branch profits and service fee income


February/March 2008
Change of Liquor Excise Tariffs

New Customs Amendment Bill Passed

Staying Ahead in International Trade



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