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    SINGAPORE CORPORATE INCOME TAX (CLASSROOM & SYNCHRONOUS E-LEARNING)
    DURATION
    4 sessions
    (over 2 weeks)
    NEXT RUN
    29 Sep 2025
    FEES
    SGD 2,943.00 (incl. GST)
    SGD 342.90 (after MAX Funding)
    VENUE
    NUS Business School and Live Online (Blended)
    NUMBER

    Audrey Teo
    +65 6516 7802
    E-MAIL
    audrey.teo@nus.edu.sg
    TGS CODE
    TGS-2024051045 (Eligible for SFC - Mid Career)
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    GST shall apply at prevailing rates. More info.
    This course is part of The NUS Executive Education Future-Ready Credits Series and is worth 2 academic units/credits. Learners can receive the corresponding academic units/credits for the course if they enroll in The NUS MBA/EMBA degree programme.
    OVERVIEW Outline key benefits FACULTY who should attend earn micro credits TESTIMONIALS DATES AND FEES RELATED
    OVERVIEW

    Attain a practical understanding of Singapore’s corporate tax system

    This blended short course aims to provide you with practical knowledge of corporate income tax laws, principles and practices in Singapore:

    • Gain practical understanding of Singapore’s corporate tax system
    • Prepare corporate tax computations
    • Apply simple and effective tax planning techniques to improve your company’s net profit after tax
    • Be aware of recent corporate tax developments

     

    About The NUS Executive Education Future-Ready Credits Series

    The NUS Executive Education Future-Ready Credits Series offers modular courses specifically curated to empower working professionals with the opportunity to upskill while earning academic credits towards The NUS MBA or Executive MBA programmes. For details, please click here.

    Upon completion, participants receive verifiable digital certificates through Accredible, allowing them to professionally showcase their achievements and seamlessly share their credentials on social media and other digital platforms.

    Outline

    • Overview of Singapore Tax Regime
    • Taxability of Income in Singapore
    • Deductibility of Expenses in Singapore
    • Review Exercise 
    • Assignment

    • Claiming Capital Allowances
    • Taxation of Businesses
    • Review Exercise

    • Taxation of Businesses
    • Review Exercise

    • Taxation of Businesses
    • Project Work
    • Taxation of Non-Residents
    • Taxation of Foreign Income
    • Recent Corporate Tax Developments
    • Review Exercise
    • Short Answers Written Exam
      KEY BENEFITS
      This course will address the following:

      • Comprehensive overview of Singapore’s tax regime
      • Basis of income taxation
      • Tax residency status and why it matters for corporate taxpayers
      • Various types of taxable income derived by companies
      • Deemed source income
      • Rules for claiming deductible expenses and donations against taxable income
      • Special deductions, further deductions and prohibited expenses
      • Claiming and deferring claim for capital allowances
      • Plant and machinery allowances
      • Writing down allowances
      • Rules for claiming tax loss items, such as, unabsorbed capital allowances, trade losses and donations
      • Group relief, carry forward and carry back of loss items
      • Taxation of non-residents and withholding tax rules in Singapore
      • Taxation of foreign income and ways of seeking relief from double taxation
      • Case studies on preparation of tax computations for both profitable and loss-making entities
      • Use of exemptions and reliefs to defer and minimize corporate income tax liabilities
      • Recent corporate tax developments
      FACULTY


      poh, siew beng simon
      Associate Professor (Practice Track)
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      WHO SHOULD ATTEND

      All individuals who aspire to embark on a tax career covering corporate income tax and non-tax professionals concerned with the company's bottom-line and who work closely with tax staff to achieve higher profits-after-tax for the company.

      EARN MICRO CREDITS

      This course is mapped to BMA5300A Special Topics in Finance in The NUS MBA/EMBA degree programme, and will count towards reading it.

      Please note:

      1. Learners enrolled in this course are not permitted to take BMA5300A Special Topics in Finance in the degree programme.
      2. Completing the course does not guarantee direct admission or matriculation to the MBA/EMBA degree programme. 
      3. All students are required to pay full MBA/EMBA degree programme fees regardless of the micro credits earned.

      TESTIMONIALS

      “Good and patient instructor.”

      “The instructor is good and patient in his class.”

      Alicia Lam, Singapore
      Finance Manager
      Alstern Technologies Singapore

      “Interactive…practical examples…easy understanding…”

      “Mr. Poh has made the class interactive and shared many practical examples for easy understanding. Very informative.”

      Oon Suan Kun, Singapore
      Financial Controller
      Dredging International Asia Pacific

      “Professional and knowledgeable.”

      “Professional and knowledgeable.”

      Quek Min Kien, Singapore
      Accounting Manager
      OINO Shipbrokers

      “One of the best teachers.”

      “He is one of the best teachers I have known. He is so knowledgeable, so fun. I am lucky to learn from him. Thank you.”

      Cher Zi Qian, Singapore
      Accounts Executive
      Burda Singapore
      DATES AND FEES
      Date Venue (incl. GST) (after MAX Funding) Registration
      29 Sep 202510 Oct 2025
      		NUS Business School and Live Online (Blended) SGD 2,943.00 SGD 342.90
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      Application Procedure & Deadline
      Participants are strongly advised to apply at least 2 weeks in advance.

      Prerequisites

      • Some prior knowledge or experience in finance / accounting / small business management will be helpful, but not necessary.
      • Should not have taken module BMA5300A Special Topics in Finance in The NUS MBA/EMBA programme.
      SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) Funding Scheme for Singapore Citizens or Permanent Resident (PR)

      This programme is eligible for subsidies under SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG). Singaporeans or PR can enjoy up to 70% or more subsidies.

      *Click here to find out the details.
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      Payable Fees1

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      $342.90

      $342.90

      $882.90

      $342.90

      $2,943

      1 The above prices are quoted in Singapore dollars (SGD), inclusive of 9% GST.

      2 Eligible for Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS)

      3 Eligible for Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES)

      The applicable funding is for Singaporeans and Singapore PRs. This is subject to change and in accordance with SSG funding guidelines as of course commencement.

      All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credits (Base Tier and Mid-Career Tier) from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses. 

      Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website (https://www.skillsfuture.gov.sg) for more information.