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Double Tax Treaties in Singapore

Double Tax Treaties in Singapore

Taxation agreements in Singapore

International trade activities have led to companies opening subsidiaries or other type of legal entities in foreign countries. Singapore is one of the most developed countries in terms trading activities which is why double taxation agreements (DTAs) are an important factor for attracting foreign investors towards the country. The reduction of taxes and the consolidation of Singapore’s position among the most competitive countries in the world are based on international taxation agreementsDouble tax agreements are usually concluded among two or more countries in order to reduce the tax burden applied to the same a taxpayer. Our company formation advisers can help foreign businessmen open a company in Singapore and take advantage of the double tax treaties signed by this city-state.

Singapore is one of the countries with many double taxation avoidance treaties. Some types of incomes are exempt from taxation or benefit from reduced tax rates in Singapore depending on the type of double tax agreement concluded. Singapore has signed comprehensive and limited double taxation agreementsComprehensive agreements cover all types of incomes, while limited agreements cover only certain types of incomes. Our experts in opening companies in Singapore can tell you more details about these types of agreements.

What are the countries Singapore has signed DTAs with?

Among the countries Singapore has signed double tax treaties with there are:

  • –        in Europe: Austria, Poland, Portugal, Luxembourg, Belgium, Cyprus, Bulgaria, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, Norway, Switzerland, Sweden, the United Kingdom;
  • –        in Asia, Singapore has signed double tax treaties with China, Malaysia, Mongolia, Thailand, Vietnam, Japan;
  • Singapore has also signed limited tax treaties with Brazil, the United States, Chile, Hong Kong, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Turkey, South Africa, Canada and Libya.

What are the types of incomes covered by DTAs in Singapore?

In Singapore both companies and individuals can benefit from tax reliefs or deductions covered by double taxation agreements. The incomes benefitting from deductions or reliefs in Singapore are the income forimmovable property, dividends, royalties, interest, business profits, capital gains, profits made from air transportation or shipping. The methods to relieve double tax agreements in Singapore can take the form of tax credits that will be granted to a taxpayer for the foreign tax against the tax imposed in his or her country of origin on the same income. Tax reductions can be offered for taxes paid on dividends, interests and royaltiesTax deductions are offered in Singapore on the foreign tax applied to the foreign income.

Our specialists in opening companies in Singapore can provide details about all the double taxation agreements available currently. You can also contact us for company registration in Singapore.