Upcoming Seminars and Conferences
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FEBRUARY
Law 101 for Tax Professionals: Law of Agency
23 Feb | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Join us in this webinar as our speakers, Mr Yang Shi Yong (Director, Drew & Napier LLC) and Mr Charles Li (Deputy Director, Law Division, IRAS), provide an overview of the main common law principles of agency, including the creation of agency, the types of authority that an agent can have, the concept of the undisclosed principal and the duties and liabilities of principals and agents. Speakers will also share broadly how common law agency may be relevant in the context of Income Tax and Goods and Services Tax (GST) and the types of statutory agency that may be created under the respective tax Acts.
Agenda:
- Introduction
- Common law agency
- Statutory agency
- General income tax and GST issues
Admin Details
- The webinar will be conducted via Zoom
- Date: 23 Feb 2023
- Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
- Fees: $43.20 (incl. 8% GST)
- Registration will close when the webinar is fully subscribed.
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TaxEdge Series: Examining the 2022 amendments to the Income Tax Act 1947
17 Feb | 3.00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m.
The latest amendments to the Income Tax Act 1947 entered into force in November 2022. These amendments implement the various tax measures introduced as part of the Budget 2022, amongst other changes to Singapore’s income tax framework. Join our speakers from Baker McKenzie Wong & Leow, Mr Allen Tan, Principal, and Ms Desiree Sim, Tax Associate, who will share on the key developments.
Agenda:
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Review of provisions on the Income Tax Board of Review appeal process
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Expanded definition of “local employee” condition for the Mergers & Acquisitions Allowance
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Concessionary measures relating to non-resident arbitration and mediation services
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Other notable amendments to the official secrecy provisions, tax treatment of corporate amalgamations by licensed insurers, etc.
Admin Details
- The webinar will be conducted via Zoom
- Date: 17 Feb 2023
- Time: 3.00pm to 4.30pm
- Fees: $43.20 (incl. 8% GST)
- Registration will close when the webinar is fully subscribed.
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FasTax Series: Managing Tax Compliance
16 Feb | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
This webinar aims to enhance companies’ understanding of IRAS’ compliance approach and how companies can better comply with their tax obligations. IRAS’ speakers from the Corporate Tax Division and Investigation & Forensics Division will share with you on:
- IRAS’ audit and investigation approaches
- Findings from its audits and investigations
- Learn how to mitigate the common mistakes and improve tax compliance through internal controls and record keeping.
Admin Details
- The webinar will be conducted via Zoom
- Date: 16 Feb 2023
- Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
- Fees: $43.20 (incl. 8% GST)
- Registration will close when the webinar is fully subscribed.
- Registration form
Law 101 for Tax Professionals: Law of Partnerships
10 Feb | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.
Join us in this event where our speakers, Mr Charles Li (Deputy Director, Law Division, IRAS) and Mr Yang Shi Yong (Director, Drew & Napier LLC), provides an overview on the law of general partnerships, limited partnerships (“LPs”) and limited liability partnerships in Singapore. They will cover income tax, GST and stamp duty issues in relation to these organisational forms, focusing on legal issues that may have a tax impact, such as whether the partnership exists in law and how unique types of partnership structures, e.g. foreign LPs that have separate legal personality, may or may not fit within Singapore tax laws.
Agenda:
- General Partnerships
- Limited Partnerships
- Limited Liability Partnerships
- General tax issues: income tax, goods and services tax, and stamp duties
Admin Details
- The webinar will be conducted via Zoom
- Date: 10 Feb 2023
- Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm
- Fees: $43.20 (incl. 8% GST)
- Registration will close when the webinar is fully subscribed.
- Registration form
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