Tax Jobs in Singapore

About this market

Market context

The tax profession in Singapore involves advising on and managing compliance with the nation's tax laws, encompassing corporate income tax, personal income tax, Goods and Services Tax (GST), and international tax matters. Professionals ensure adherence to Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) regulations and optimize tax positions for businesses and individuals.

Singapore operates a territorial and single-tier tax system, meaning companies are taxed on income accrued in or derived from Singapore, or foreign-sourced income received in Singapore. The corporate income tax rate is a flat 17%, with various rebates and exemptions available. GST is a broad-based consumption tax currently at 9% (as of Jan 2024), managed by IRAS. Personal income tax rates are progressive, ranging from 0% to 24% for resident individuals. Annual tax returns are due by 30 November for individuals and 30 November (electronic filing) or 15 December (paper filing) for companies.

What's driving demand

Economic Growth and Foreign Investment
Digital Economy Taxation Challenges
Global Tax Reforms (Pillar One/Two)
Increased GST Rate

Regulatory timeline

2024-01-01Increase in Goods and Services Tax (GST) Rate to 9%Implemented
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2023-09-08Consultation on Corporate Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2023Concluded
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2023-05-08Updates to Mandatory e-Invoicing for Business-to-Government (B2G) TransactionsImplemented (Phased)
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2023-01-01Voluntary Disclosure Programme for Transfer PricingOngoing
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Credentials that matter

Accredited Tax Practitioner (ATP)essential
Accredited Tax Advisor (ATA)essential
Chartered Accountant (CA) Singaporeessential
Relevant Bachelor's or Master's Degree (e.g., Accounting, Law, Taxation)essential

Skills & tools

Tax Compliance Software (e.g., SAP, Oracle Tax Module)IRAS MyTax PortalMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)Tax Research Databases (e.g., Bloomberg Tax, CCH)Data Analytics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau for tax data)Transfer Pricing DocumentationTax Controversy and Dispute ResolutionInternational Tax PlanningGST Advisory

Tax Jobs in Singapore

Live roles

Seniority spread

Active opportunities

Domestic Tax Consultant - Fully Remote | Upto $125/hr

Manager (Data Analyst, Property Tax Division)

Manager (Valuer, Property Tax Division)

Senior Officer – Airport Tax & OTC Reconciliation (1 year contract)

Accounting & Tax Specialist (1 year contract)

GS Transfer Pricing – Experienced AS/SE

Financial Services Tax - Senior Associate

Manager/Senior Manager(Tax Investigation) - Investigation and Forensics Division

Manager/Senior Manager (Compliance Audit - GST Division)

Tax Structuring & Advisory Specialist

Tax Regulatory Services Specialist (Manager)

Manager/Senior Manager (Tax Policy)

Assistant Director, Tax Structuring

Specialist - P&O Operations (Payroll and Tax)

Indirect Tax Specialist

Digital Tax (Business Analyst – Corporate Tax) – Senior Associate

Digital Tax (Business Analyst – Corporate Tax) – Manager

Digital Tax - MA/SM

Digital Tax (AI Go-to-Market) - Manager / Senior Manager

Digital Tax (Business Analyst/Developer) - Experienced AS / SE