Workshop Overview

Navigate Singapore’s Goods and Services Tax (GST) landscape with confidence!

This intensive workshop provides a clear, practical understanding of the GST

system, equipping you with the knowledge to apply GST rules accurately to business

transactions. Learn to identify and rectify recurring errors—mitigating compliance

risks and avoiding costly penalties.

Why This Workshop?

GST is a transaction-based tax, and errors often go undetected, leading to repeated

compliance gaps. Through real-world examples and expert guidance, you’ll gain the

skills to:

- Interpret GST regulations and their impact on business operations.

- Avoid common pitfalls in input tax claims, supply classifications, and reporting.

- Implement proactive compliance measures to detect and correct errors early.

Programme Outline

1. Singapore GST Fundamentals

- Scope & mechanism of GST

- Determining place, time, and value of supply

2. Types of Supplies & Compliance

- Zero-rated supplies: Exports, international services

- Conditions for input tax claims & disallowed expenses

- Partial exemption rules

3. Critical GST Issues & Solutions

- Deeming requirements: Fringe benefits and gifts- Recovery of expenses: Reimbursements vs Disbursements

- Bad debt relief

- Reverse charge: Imported services and Imported LVG

- Documentation requirements for audits

Key Takeaways

By the end of this session, you will:

✔ Decode complex GST concepts in alignment with the GST Act.

✔ Prepare accurate GST returns with confidence.

✔ Spot red flags in transactions to prevent recurring errors.

Who Should Attend?

- Accountants managing GST filings

- Tax professionals advising clients on compliance

- Finance teams involved in GST reporting

- Business owners seeking to minimize tax risks