Tax Advisory & Accounting

Strategic tax planning, compliance, and advisory services for businesses operating across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia. We help you navigate complex multi-jurisdictional tax landscapes with confidence.

17%
Corporate Tax Rate
One of the lowest in Asia-Pacific, with effective rates even lower for SMEs
90+
Double Tax Agreements
Singapore's extensive treaty network reduces withholding taxes globally
250%
R&D Tax Deduction
Enhanced deductions on qualifying R&D under the Enterprise Innovation Scheme
3
Countries Covered
Integrated tax advisory across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia

Our Process

A structured approach to delivering results

Initial Assessment

We review your current tax position, corporate structure, and cross-border obligations to identify opportunities and risks.

Tax Structure Design

Our advisors design an optimal tax structure that maximizes efficiency while ensuring full compliance across jurisdictions.

Implementation

We execute the agreed strategy, handling all filings, registrations, and structural changes on your behalf.

Ongoing Compliance

Regular tax filings, GST submissions, and transfer pricing documentation to keep your business fully compliant.

Annual Review

Comprehensive yearly review of your tax position with recommendations for optimization based on regulatory changes.

What's Included

Comprehensive solutions tailored to your needs

Corporate Tax Filing

Complete preparation and submission of annual corporate income tax returns to IRAS.

GST Advisory & Filing

GST registration, quarterly filing, and strategic advisory on input tax recovery.

Transfer Pricing

Transfer pricing documentation, benchmarking studies, and compliance with OECD guidelines.

Regional Tax Strategy

Cross-border tax planning across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia to minimize overall tax burden.

Tax Incentive Advisory

Identification and application for available tax incentives, credits, and exemptions.

Withholding Tax

Management of withholding tax obligations on cross-border payments and treaty benefits.

Corporate Tax Rate Comparison

How Singapore compares to key business jurisdictions in the region

Singapore
17
Hong Kong
16.5
Indonesia
22
Malaysia
24
China
25

Why NovaLink

What sets us apart in delivering this service across Southeast Asia

Multi-Jurisdiction Tax Expertise

Our team handles tax compliance across Singapore, Malaysia, and Indonesia simultaneously. No need to juggle three different firms — we coordinate filings, transfer pricing, and cross-border structures as a single engagement.

Direct IRAS Relationships

Three decades of working with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore means we know the processes inside out. When questions arise, we get answers faster because we've built the relationships that matter.

Bilingual Advisory Team

Tax regulations are complex enough without language barriers. Our advisors work fluently in English and Mandarin, ensuring nothing gets lost in translation — especially critical for China-Singapore cross-border structures.

Pricing

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Every business is unique. We provide transparent, competitive pricing tailored to your specific requirements and scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about this service

Singapore's corporate tax rate is a flat 17%. However, with the partial tax exemption scheme, effective rates for the first S$200,000 of chargeable income can be significantly lower. New companies may also qualify for additional startup exemptions.

GST registration is mandatory when your taxable turnover exceeds S$1 million in the past 12 months or is expected to exceed S$1 million in the next 12 months. Voluntary registration is also available and can be beneficial for businesses with significant input tax.

Singapore follows the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines. Companies must prepare contemporaneous transfer pricing documentation for related-party transactions. This typically includes a master file, local file, and country-by-country report for large multinational groups.

Yes, Singapore offers enhanced tax deductions of up to 250% on qualifying R&D expenditure under the Enterprise Innovation Scheme. This includes staff costs, consumables, and outsourced R&D conducted in Singapore.

Singapore has over 90 comprehensive double tax agreements (DTAs) that can reduce or eliminate withholding taxes on dividends, interest, and royalties. DTAs also provide certainty on tax treatment and help prevent double taxation of cross-border income.

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