- IRAS released the sixteenth edition of its e-Tax Guide for GST in Singapore
- The guide covers GST Concepts and Principles, GST Administration, and GST Schemes
- Key update includes an example for the Gross Margin Scheme GMS
- GMS calculates GST on the gross margin instead of the full value
- From 1 July 2025, businesses do not need prior approval to use GMS
- Businesses must use a self-assessment checklist for GMS eligibility
- GST was introduced in 1994 to broaden Singapore’s tax base
- GST applies to most goods and services and imported goods
- The GST rate has been 9 percent since 1 January 2024
- GST is collected by GST-registered businesses as intermediaries
Source: regfollower.com
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