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What is the main criteria to determine a foreigner is tax at resident rate in Singapore?
The foreigner's physical presence in Singapore for at least 183 days in a calendar year (be it working or physical presence)
List the conditions for a foreigner to meet the 2-year administrative concession?
The foreigner must work/employed in Singapore for a period straddling 2 calendar years and your employment period plus your physical presence immediately before/after your employment cover a continuous period of at least 183 days.
Fanny worked in Singapore from 15 Aug 2022 to 24 Dec 2022 and returned to her home country. She returned to Singapore and work from 20 Feb 2023 till 15 April 2024. How will she be taxed in Singapore? Please state your reason.
She will be taxed as a resident in Singapore. She can apply for 3-year concession as she had worked consecutively for 3 years and her break in employment is less than 3 months.
Select which situation is applicable for 2-year concession.
Employment period: 16 Dec 2023 to 1 May 2024 (came to SG on 1 Dec 2023 and left SG on 30 May 2024).
Study Notes
Tax Residency in Singapore
Determining Tax Residency
- An individual is considered a tax resident in Singapore if they are a:
- Singapore citizen or permanent resident
- Foreigner who has stayed/worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the calendar year
- Foreigner who has stayed/worked in Singapore for a continuous period of at least 183 days over 2 consecutive years (2-year rule)
- Foreigner who has stayed/worked in Singapore for a continuous period of at least 183 days over 3 consecutive years (3-year rule)
Tax Obligations
- Tax residents are required to:
- File tax returns with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
- Pay taxes on their income earned in Singapore
- Obtain a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from IRAS
- NOA is a document stating the individual's tax liabilities and payment details
2-Year Rule
- Applies to foreigners who:
- Have stayed/worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the first year
- Will stay/work in Singapore for 183 days or more in the second consecutive year
- Individuals meeting the 2-year rule are considered tax residents from the second year onwards
3-Year Rule
- Applies to foreigners who:
- Have stayed/worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the first year
- Will stay/work in Singapore for 183 days or more in the second year
- Will stay/work in Singapore for 183 days or more in the third consecutive year
- Individuals meeting the 3-year rule are considered tax residents from the third year onwards
Quiz Questions
- What is the minimum number of days an individual must stay/work in Singapore to be considered a tax resident? a) 150 days b) 183 days c) 200 days d) 220 days
Answer: b) 183 days
- Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining tax residency in Singapore? a) Singapore citizenship b) Permanent residency c) Number of days worked in Singapore d) Marital status
Answer: d) Marital status
Open-Ended Questions:
- What is the purpose of a Notice of Assessment (NOA) in Singapore's tax system?
- How does the 2-year rule differ from the 3-year rule in determining tax residency in Singapore?
Tax Residency in Singapore
Determining Tax Residency
- An individual is considered a tax resident in Singapore if they are a:
- Singapore citizen or permanent resident
- Foreigner who has stayed/worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the calendar year
- Foreigner who has stayed/worked in Singapore for a continuous period of at least 183 days over 2 consecutive years (2-year rule)
- Foreigner who has stayed/worked in Singapore for a continuous period of at least 183 days over 3 consecutive years (3-year rule)
Tax Obligations
- Tax residents are required to:
- File tax returns with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)
- Pay taxes on their income earned in Singapore
- Obtain a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from IRAS
- NOA is a document stating the individual's tax liabilities and payment details
2-Year Rule
- Applies to foreigners who:
- Have stayed/worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the first year
- Will stay/work in Singapore for 183 days or more in the second consecutive year
- Individuals meeting the 2-year rule are considered tax residents from the second year onwards
3-Year Rule
- Applies to foreigners who:
- Have stayed/worked in Singapore for 183 days or more in the first year
- Will stay/work in Singapore for 183 days or more in the second year
- Will stay/work in Singapore for 183 days or more in the third consecutive year
- Individuals meeting the 3-year rule are considered tax residents from the third year onwards
Quiz Questions
- What is the minimum number of days an individual must stay/work in Singapore to be considered a tax resident? a) 150 days b) 183 days c) 200 days d) 220 days
Answer: b) 183 days
- Which of the following is NOT a criterion for determining tax residency in Singapore? a) Singapore citizenship b) Permanent residency c) Number of days worked in Singapore d) Marital status
Answer: d) Marital status
Open-Ended Questions:
- What is the purpose of a Notice of Assessment (NOA) in Singapore's tax system?
- How does the 2-year rule differ from the 3-year rule in determining tax residency in Singapore?
Test your understanding of tax residency rules in Singapore, including the 2-year and 3-year rules, and tax terminology like NOA. This quiz covers multiple-choice and open-ended questions on individual tax residency in Singapore.
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