Current GST Rates

The current GST rate in Singapore is 8%. GST-registered businesses are required to charge and account for GST at 8% on all sales of goods and services in Singapore unless the sale can be zero-rated or exempted under the GST law.

Historical GST Rates

GST was introduced in Singapore on 1 Apr 1994.

Year	GST Rate
1 Apr 1994 to 31 Dec 2002	3%
1 Jan 2003 to 31 Dec 2003	4%
1 Jan 2004 to 30 Jun 2007	5%
1 Jul 2007 to 31 Dec 2022	7%
1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023	8%
1 Jan 2024 onwards	9%

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Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority of Singapore licensed corporate advisory firm.
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Who Needs To Pay GST

What is GST

Relevant Knowledge

【Licensing】Food Import Licence

All companies wishing to import, export, or trans-ship food products must be registered and licensed by the Singapore Food Authority in accordance with the relevant laws of Singapore.

【Licensing】Custom Registration

Companies registered in Singapore can directly engage in international trade. If a company intends to import products into Singapore, the goods must undergo customs clearance upon arrival. This requires the company to submit an application to Singapore Customs in advance and obtain the necessary registration or permits. Once the customs registration is approved, logistics companies or customs brokers can declare the goods to Singapore Customs on behalf of your company, pay Goods and Services Tax (GST), and import the goods into Singapore.

【Licensing】13R & 13X

For investments in Asia and the Pacific, Singapore is an important base for family offices, private equity, real estate, and hedge fund managers.

【Licensing】Ship Registration

The Singapore ship registration system is administered by the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA). The following outlines the eligibility, procedures, and documentation requirements for registering a vessel in Singapore.

【Licensing】Fund Management Licence