Why GST and tax need attention from the start
GST registration becomes compulsory once your taxable turnover passes the IRAS threshold, and some businesses choose to register earlier. Registering late, or not at all, can bring penalties, so the timing needs watching.
Corporate tax follows a yearly cycle: estimated chargeable income, then the tax return. Each step has a deadline, and each depends on the accounting records being in order.
For a Malaysian-owned Singapore company, there is an extra point. The owner may also have obligations at home. We do not advise on Malaysian tax, but we can work with your Malaysian adviser so the Singapore side is documented clearly.
What is included
- Review of whether and when you need to register for GST
- GST registration and periodic returns
- Estimated chargeable income and corporate tax return filing
- Tax computation supported by your accounting records
- Reminders ahead of IRAS deadlines
- Coordination with your own tax adviser where needed
Who this is for
- Singapore companies approaching the GST threshold
- Owners who file tax themselves and want a second pair of eyes
- Companies with both Singapore and Malaysian operations that need clean Singapore records
Talk to us about GST and tax
A short chat is enough to tell you what you need and what it involves. The quote is built around your business.
Chat with us on WhatsAppHow it works
- Free 30-minute consultationTell us about your business. We listen first, with no obligation.
- Tailored quoteMost proposals follow within 3 hours, and always within 3 business days. No fee list, no hidden fees: the scope decides the price.
- We deliver, then supportOne coordinated team carries out the work and stays available afterwards.
Questions about GST and tax
When must a company register for GST?
When taxable turnover passes the threshold set by IRAS, or is expected to. We check your figures and tell you the date that applies.
Can you file tax for a company that has had no activity?
Yes. Even dormant companies usually have filing obligations, so we confirm what applies.
Do you advise on Malaysian tax?
No. Our tax work covers Singapore only.
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Compliz delivers this service for Singapore companies. For owners based in Malaysia we advise on structuring, and we do not handle Malaysian company incorporation (SSM), Malaysian tax (LHDN) or EPF and SOCSO payroll. Information on this page is general information only and does not guarantee any outcome.