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How Can Companies Establish Tax Residency in Singapore to Access Treaty Relief?

2025-10-16
For multinational groups, obtaining Singapore tax residency is a strategic decision that can reshape regional tax efficiency. Residency status determines whether a company can rely on Singapore’s network of more than 90 double tax agreements to lower withholding taxes and prevent double taxation on cross-border income. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) does not grant this status automatically upon incorporation.
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