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2018-01-26

Consolidated Statement

Consolidated Statement In accordance with IFRS 10, when an entity controls one or more other entities, the financial statements need to be consolidated.   Article 10 of IFRS stipulates that the parent company shall prepare and display the consolidated statements according to the quasi-side.   Definition of consolidated statements: The financial statements of a group in which the assets, liabilities, equity, income, expenses and cash flows of the parent company and its subsidiaries are presented in the financial statements as those of a single economic entity.   Definition of Control of an investee: An investor controls an investee when the […]
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2018-02-05
【新加坡公司注册小知识】如何在新加坡注册商标？

Trade Mark Requirement

Trade Mark Requirement Benefits of trade mark registration: 1. Helps consumers in identifying brands. 2. The holder of a trade mark has the exclusive right to use the trade mark and is protected by law. 3. Through trade mark registration, you can create a brand and capture the market ahead of others. 4. A trade mark is an intangible asset and its value can be assessed 5. A trade mark may be converted to value by assignment, license, or pledge. Registering a trade mark in Singapore A trade mark is a mark used to distinguish the brand or service of […]
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2018-02-14
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GST Application Process

GST Application Process Scope of the GST As a basic principle, sales of goods or services made by a business in the course or furtherance of its business are subject to GST at the standard rate of 7% unless the sale qualifies for zero-rating or is exempt from tax. The main tax exemptions are for financial services and residential sales or leases. The zero-rating applies to the international supply of services and the export of goods. When is GST paid? GST is payable when you purchase goods and services, and import goods into Singapore from a company that is GST […]
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2018-02-21
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XBRL Filing

XBRL Filing XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) is an XML-based markup language for defining and exchanging business and financial information. After you’ve done your accounting, you need to convert your existing financial reports into XBRL format according to XBRL’s formatting and classification requirements. During the conversion process, the XBRL software also compares and validates the data in the company’s financial reports. Since 2014, the Singapore government has required companies to file their financial statements in Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL). XBRL is an XML-based format for business documents for exchanging financial information for financial documents. The format is open source […]
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2018-02-21
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Annual Return Documents

Annual Return Documents Companies doing annual audits need to prepare the relevant documents in advance, which include but are not limited to: Financial Report Directors’ reports and directors’ statements Independent auditor’s report (if applicable) Consolidated income statement (profit and loss account) Statement of financial position (balance sheet) Cash flow statement Statement of shareholders’ equity Corresponding notes to the financial statements Director’s Statement. Exempt Company Statement (if applicable). Solvency Statement. Adoption of financial statements resolution. Waiver of audit resolution (if applicable). Consent of company members. Other relevant documents.   All of the above documents need to be signed by the relevant […]
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2018-03-01
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Taxable and Non-Taxable Income

Taxable and Non-Taxable Income Taxable and Non-Taxable Income All income earned in or derived from Singapore is chargeable to income tax. Generally, overseas income received in Singapore on or after 1 Jan 2004 is not taxable, except in some circumstances. Income earned may come from different sources such as: Employment Trade, Business, Profession or Vocation Property or Investments Other Sources (e.g. annuities, royalties, winnings or estate or trust income)   Income from Employment Salary, Bonus, Director’s Fee, Commission and Others Gains from the Exercise of Stock Options Income Received from Overseas Pension Retrenchment and Retirement Benefits   Income from Trade, Business, Profession […]
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2018-03-02
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GST Registered Company

GST Registered Company GST Registered Company With effect from 1 January 2019, your company should register for GST if its annual taxable turnover exceeds S $1 million during the 12-month period ending each calendar year. That is, your company must register for GST if it is determined that its taxable income will exceed S$1 million in the next 12 months. The projections must be supported by the following documents. Signed contracts or agreements Accepted quotations or confirmed purchase orders from customers Invoices to customers Past P&L statements showing annual turnover of nearly S $1 million for the past 12 months and […]
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2018-03-07
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Annual Return Timeline

Annual Return Timeline In accordance with the relevant provisions of the Singapore Companies Act Cap 175, 197, 201, a company whose financial year ends after 31 August 2018 is required to file its annual return on time. For newly registered companies, the first financial year must end within 18 months. The financial year of a company in Singapore is calculated on the basis of 12 natural months. After the end of the company’s financial year: Listed companies : Must hold a general meeting of shareholders of the company within 4 months. The annual return must be submitted within 5 months. […]
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2018-03-07
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Audit Process

Audit Process An audit is a formal examination of the financial accounts of an individual, business or organization. Internal audits are conducted by members of the same organization or enterprise, while external audits may be conducted by regulatory or governmental bodies. Appointment of Auditors For Singapore companies that meet the audit requirements, the directors of the company must appoint the auditors within three months of the company’s incorporation. The term of office of the auditor is from the date of his appointment to the conclusion of the next annual general meeting of the company. Therefore, when an auditor is first […]
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