Accreditation Progression
Accreditation – a mark of recognition across the profession – is based on both qualifications and practical tax experience. Tax professionals have a choice of three categories to reflect their professional stature and two specialisations to highlight their area(s) of expertise.
Not sure which to apply for? See below or set up an account, tell us your background and be informed immediately of the qualifying accreditation tiers available to you.
Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)
Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP)
| Income Tax |
≥ 3 years of income tax experience |
AND |
Any one or more of the following qualifications:
- Mandatory tax module offered by NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU or SUSS in the accountancy undergraduate programme for 2021 graduating cohort onwards, and has been PTP for 3 years* [FAQ]
*PTP requirement waived for successful applications made by 31 August 2026
- Tax Academy's Income Tax Programme Level 2
- Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) Professional Programme’s Taxation (TX) module
- CPA Australia's Singapore Taxation exam
- Both ACCA's "Taxation (TX)" and "Advanced Taxation (ATX)" modules
(ACCA certification completed overseas is not accepted as TX and ATX are local-based modules.)
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| GST |
≥ 3 years of GST experience |
GST Programme Level 2 by the Tax Academy of Singapore
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| Income Tax & GST |
≥ 3 years of experience in each specialisation |
Fulfil the qualifications for both ATP (Income Tax) and ATP (GST) |
Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional) (PTP)
| Income Tax |
≥ 3 years of income tax experience |
OR |
Any one or more of the following qualifications:
- Mandatory tax module offered by NTU, NUS, SIT, SMU or SUSS in the accountancy undergraduate programme for 2021 graduating cohort onwards [FAQ]
- Tax Academy's Income Tax Programme Level 2
- Singapore Chartered Accountant Qualification (SCAQ) Professional Programme’s Taxation (TX) modules
- CPA Australia's Singapore Taxation exam
- Both ACCA's "Taxation (TX)" and "Advanced Taxation (ATX)" modules
(ACCA certification completed overseas is not accepted as TX and ATX are local-based modules.)
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| GST |
≥ 3 years of GST experience |
GST Programme Level 2 by the Tax Academy of Singapore
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| Income Tax & GST |
≥ 3 years of experience in each specialisation |
Fulfil the qualifications for both PTP (Income Tax) and PTP (GST) |
Relevant practical experience would include income tax or GST experience or both as the case may be, gained in academia, commerce, industry, public practice and the public sector. It must comprise a minimum of 2 years of tax experience in Singapore.
Tax professionals who hold memberships in relevant organisations and/or have passed relevant examinations and/or have acquired relevant approved practical experience may apply for admission as an Accredited Tax Advisor, Accredited Tax Practitioner or an Accredited Tax Practitioner (Provisional).
Experience-Based Pathway (EBP) for SCTP Accreditation
Experienced tax professionals who have acquired the required competencies through substantial professional practice may be considered for SCTP accreditation via the Experience-Based Pathway (EBP).
Baseline Criteria
| Minimum relevant tax experience |
5 years |
8 years |
| Referee / attestation |
By ATA |
By ATA |
Each application will be assessed on its own merits based on a holistic review of the applicant's experience, competency, career progression and professional contributions.
Applicants are required to:
- Submit the online application form;
- Provide supporting documents (e.g. CV/resume and relevant work testimonials);
- Obtain an attestation from an SCTP Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA); and
- Provide any additional information requested during the assessment.
Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not automatically guarantee accreditation.
Learn more:
Please refer to the Experience-Based Pathway FAQs for information on eligibility and other frequently asked questions.
Please refer to the FAQs for more information. All applications subject to the Board's approval. The Board's decision is final.
Have qualifications that differ from the above and wish to be accredited? Call SCTP at +(65) 6360 5960 or email enquiry@sctp.org.sg and talk to our friendly team today!
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