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Corporate income tax updates\u00a0in Singapore Budget 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Extension of corporate income tax (CIT) rebate and the Rebate Cash Grant for year of assessment (YA) 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf\u00a0The CIT rebate of 50%\u00a0<\/strong>of tax payable will be extended for companies for the YA 2025. Additionally, eligible companies that have employed at least one local employee in 2024 will receive a minimum benefit of\u00a0$2,000 SGD\u00a0in the form of a cash payout (CIT Rebate Cash Grant).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf The maximum total benefits of the CIT rebate and Rebate Cash Grant that a company may receive is\u00a0$40,000 SGD.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extension of double tax deduction for internationalization (DTDi) scheme:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Tax deduction of 200% <\/strong>on qualifying market expansion and investment development expenses under the DTDi scheme will be extended until December 31, 2030.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Enhancement of non-taxation of companies\u2019 disposal gains (Section13W of Singapore Income Tax Act (SITA)):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf For better certainty, the Inland Revenue <\/p>\n\n\n\n Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has removed the\u00a0S13W sunset date\u00a0with enhancements as follows. Expanded the scope of eligible gains from disposal of preference shares accounted as equity by investee company under applicable accounting principles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cb Allowed assessment of shareholding threshold condition on a group basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf These changes will take effect for disposal gains derives on or after\u00a0January 1, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction of tax deduction for issuance of new shares of holding company under EEBR schemes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Companies will now be allowed to claim tax deduction payments to the holding company or a special purpose vehicle (SPV<\/strong>) for newly issued shares of the holding company under the EEBR scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf The changes will take effect from\u00a0YA 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Introduction of a new tax incentive\u2014tax exemption on fund managers’ qualifying income arising from funds investing substantially in Singapore-listed equities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf To support fund managers to launch and manage qualifying funds that invest substantially in Singapore-listed equities, a corporate tax exemption on income arising from such funds will be introduced under\u00a0the Financial Sector Incentive\u2013Fund Management (FSI-FM).<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf The tax incentive schemes are provided to all Singapore fund managers meeting certain criterion for qualifying funds. Tax exemption would be granted for fees earned from fund management and investment advisory activities related to qualifying funds. The award tenure period would be five years per fund managed by fund manager (non-renewable) open for award until\u00a0December 31, 2028.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Personal income tax and\u00a0GST changes for 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Increase in personal income tax rebate for YA 2025:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf A personal income tax (PIT) rebate of 60% of tax payable will be granted to all tax resident individuals for\u00a0YA 2025, capped at $200 SGD\u00a0per taxpayer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Goods and services tax<\/strong> Extension of goods and services tax (GST)\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n remission for qualifying funds, real estate investment trusts (REITs), and Singapore-listed registered business trusts (RBTs) in the infrastructure business, ship leasing, and aircraft leasing sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Apart from the announcement of the extension of GST remission for Singapore REITs and RBTs until\u00a0December 31, 2030\u00a0that were previously scheduled to lapse after December 31, 2025, funds (including variable capital companies) when fund procures services (e.g., fund management service) from GST registered business will be granted GST remission until December 31, 2029.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n In summary: Singapore Budget\u00a02025 tax changes to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf CIT:<\/strong>50% CIT rebate extended<\/strong>, new tax deduction for share issuance<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf PIT<\/strong>:\u00a060% PIT rebate, capped at $200 SGD<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf GST<\/strong>: GST remission extended for funds, REITs, and registered business trusts<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 M&A Tax Allowance Extended to 2030<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Acquire with confidence. Eligible merger & acquisition deals can continue to enjoy stamp duty relief and tax allowances\u2014supporting strategic consolidation and market expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Double Tax Deduction for Internationalization (DTDi)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Your overseas marketing and business development costs now work double for you. Enjoy 200% tax deductions for eligible international expansion expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Enhanced Tax Deductions for Employee Equity Plans<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Rewarding talent just got more rewarding. Employee share-based remuneration plans are now more tax-efficient\u2014helping you attract and retain top performers in a competitive market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u2705 Full Deductibility for R&D Collaboration<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Fuel your innovation engine. Companies working with local research institutes and universities can now\u00a0enjoy 100% tax deductions\u00a0on qualifying R&D collaboration costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Who Should Pay Attention?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf High-growth companies\u00a0planning cross-border expansion<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Startups and scaleups using\u00a0M&A\u00a0for strategic growth<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Multinational enterprises (MNEs) with international headquarters in Singapore<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u25cf Tech, biotech, and advanced manufacturing firms investing in\u00a0R&D and talent<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Singapore?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As a gateway to Asia with pro-business policies, robust legal infrastructure, and a growing innovation ecosystem, Singapore continues to lead as the ideal destination for global business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With these refreshed\u00a0tax incentives available until 2030,\u00a0businesses have a long runway to plan bold, strategic moves\u2014with real fiscal benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n ? Interested in optimizing your global tax position or planning your next expansion move?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Let’s talk. Our cross-border tax experts can help you navigate compliance while maximizing incentives.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Singapore’s 2025 Budget introduces\u00a0powerful enhancements to its corporate tax incentives\u2014creating a competitive edge for M&A-driven growth, international expansion, employee retention, and innovation. If your company is\u00a0eyeing global scaling or setting up a high-value hub\u00a0in Asia,...<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6926,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6924","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.elitestage.cn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/3-1-1024x768.jpg\")
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