Corporate Tax Planning: Minimising Tax Costs through Tax Efficient Structuring

This workshop aims to provide participants with a good understanding of the current practices relating to corporate tax planning. Participants will learn the key tax issues and considerations of doing business and investments in Singapore. This workshop will also provide you with the common techniques to minimize tax costs through tax efficient structuring and planning.

• Introduction – Singapore tax system: taxability and deductibility rules 
• Difference between tax avoidance and tax evasion 
• Taxation aspects of different business entities: sole proprietorship, partnership/limited liability partnership, private limited company, branch, representative office, etc. 
• Tax factors and considerations in determining your corporate or investment structure 
• Planning your financing structure 
• Tax issues and considerations relating to mergers and acquisitions: share deal vs asset deal, tax due diligence, utilization of losses/capital allowances, etc 
• Common pitfalls to avoid 
• Questions and answer session