Essential Tax Knowledge for Corporate Service Providers

Programme Overview

Corporate Service Providers (CSPs) often encounter tax-related matters when supporting private and corporate clients. A strong understanding of Singapore's Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) framework can help CSP professionals recognise potential issues, ask the right questions and guide clients towards the appropriate next steps.

Designed specifically for CSP professionals, this practical programme provides a foundation in key Income Tax and GST concepts, supported by practical scenarios and real-world applications.

Programme Highlights

• Master the Fundamentals — Build a strong understanding of the fundamental principles of Singapore Income Tax and GST.

• Apply Tax Knowledge in Practice — Develop practical skills to identify common tax and compliance considerations when supporting private and corporate clients.

• Strengthen Client Support — Understand key tax considerations that can contribute to more effective business solutions and help identify when specialist advice may be required.

Income Tax for Corporate Service Providers

Lancaster Lee. Managing Director, One Tax CM Pte Ltd

Lancaster Lee
Managing Director, One Tax CM Pte Ltd

Corporate Service Providers frequently encounter tax considerations in the course of supporting businesses. This session equips participants with a practical understanding of Singapore's Corporate Income Tax framework and the common tax issues that may arise when working with clients.

Key areas covered include the taxability of income, foreign-sourced income, deductible expenses, tax incentives, Corporate Income Tax filing requirements and capital allowance claims.

Combining technical foundations with practical insights, the session will help participants better recognise common tax issues, understand key compliance requirements and identify areas that may require closer attention or specialist advice.

GST Essentials for Corporate Service Providers

Chan Hui Juan. Deputy Director (GST), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)

Chan Hui Juan
Deputy Director (GST), Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)

Build a practical foundation in the core concepts of Singapore's Goods and Services Tax (GST) system.

This session covers key areas including the scope of GST, classification of supplies, time and value of supply, and input tax recovery. Participants will also be introduced to selected areas such as imported services, zero-rating, exempt supplies, customer accounting and key GST schemes.

Practical scenarios will help participants apply GST principles, recognise potential compliance risks and identify key GST considerations that may arise in business operations.

By the end of the session, participants will have a stronger understanding of essential GST concepts and how they relate to good GST compliance practices.

Strengthen Your Tax Knowledge. Better Support Your Clients.

Equip yourself with practical Income Tax and GST knowledge to better navigate Singapore's tax landscape and support your clients with greater confidence.

8–9 October 2026