Upcoming Seminars and Conferences

Upcoming Seminars and Conferences
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JULY 2024

FasTax Series: Withholding Tax - Implications of Tax Treaties

18 Jul | 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Withholding tax directly impacts non-resident income taxation, while tax treaties play a crucial role in preventing over taxation. This is particularly important in international transactions, promoting fair taxation and facilitating cross-border trade and investment.

Join our speakers from Deloitte, Mr Yap Hsien Yew (Tax Partner) and Mr Chua Kong Ping (International Tax Partner), who will delve into key withholding tax requirements, the impact of tax treaties and their regulatory effects on businesses. The speakers will also share with participants on application of tax treaties in typical cross-border transactions through practical examples and case studies.

Agenda:

  • Fundamentals of treaty interpretation
  • Introduction to common DTA provisions
  • Measures that mitigate the consequences of inappropriate granting of treaty benefits
  • Worked examples and case studies

Admin details:

  • Webinar will be conducted via Zoom
  • Date: 18 Jul 2024
  • Time: 2.00pm to 5.00pm
  • Fee: $70.85 (incl. GST)
  • Registration is on first-come-first served
  • Registration form

About the Speakers

Mr Yap Hsien Yew has more than 18 years of tax experience and has worked for many companies in Singapore and Asia-Pacific. He currently serves local, multinational, and listed companies in the technology and consumer sectors. He is often involved in tax advice and planning, including corporate restructurings and cross-border transactions.

Mr Chua Kong Ping has substantial experience in Singapore and cross-border tax consultancy. He has worked in Deloitte’s New York office where he advised US MNCs on their outbound transactions into Singapore. Kong Ping also leads a team that is responsible for keeping Deloitte’s tax practitioners and its clients abreast of Singapore tax developments.

Law 101 for Tax Professionals:
Case Law Update (THM International Import & Export Pte Ltd v Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax)

10 Jul | 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m.

The judgment in THM International Import & Export Pte Ltd v Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax [2024] SGHC 97 highlights the importance of providing clear and verifiable evidence in support of tax claims. It also serves as a reminder to businesses to uphold transparency and integrity in transactions to prevent legal disputes.

Keen to uncover the legal intricacies of this case and its practical implications on businesses? Join us for an insightful webinar featuring speakers Mr Ma HanFeng (Tax Partner, Oon & Bazul LLP) and Ms Norazlina Mohamed Saleh (Senior Manager, IRAS), along with panellists Ms Cynthia Ong (Deputy Director, IRAS) and Ms Kwek Shi Yi (Assistant Director, IRAS).

This session will provide a comprehensive analysis of the case, including the legal principles, implications on tax law and business practices, and practical insights for businesses. Discover how the due diligence checks performed by businesses can detect suspicious arrangements and protect themselves against involvement in similar disputes. Gain essential knowledge to enhance compliance and risk management strategies on how businesses can protect themselves from Missing Trader Fraud arrangements.

AGENDA:

Missing Trader Fraud

  • Overview of Missing Trader Fraud
  • Consequences of being implicated in MTF and the relevant GST legislations
  • Input tax claims conditions, GST knowledge principle and due diligence checks
  • Practical tips and pitfalls to avoid

Case analysis: THM International Import & Export Pte Ltd v Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax

  • Case Background
  • Legal Analysis
  • Implications and practical insights
  • Conducting due diligence to avoid doubtful involvement

Q & A

Admin details:

  • Webinar will be conducted via Zoom

  • Date: 10 Jul 2024

  • Time: 3.00pm to 5.00pm

  • Fee: $43.60 (incl. GST)

  • Registration is on first-come-first served

  • Registration form

About the Speakers

Mr Ma HanFeng
Tax Partner, Oon & Bazul LLP
HanFeng is presently a Tax Partner at Oon & Bazul LLP. Prior to him joining practice, HanFeng was previously a tax lawyer with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS), where he would represent the IRAS in both civil and criminal tax litigation cases.

Ms Norazlina Mohamed Saleh
Senior Manager, IRAS
 Norazlina is a Senior Manager at Wholesale Trade Branch of Goods and Services Tax Division of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Norazlina has 18 years of experience in GST refund and compliance audits.

Ms Kwek Shi Yi
Assistant Director, IRAS
 Shi Yi is currently the Assistant Director at Wholesale Trade Branch of Goods and Services Tax of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Shi Yi has over 8 years of experience in various areas including tax compliance of GST-registered businesses, tax investigation and commercial and financial crime investigation.

Ms Cynthia Ong
Deputy Director, IRAS
 Cynthia is currently the Deputy Director at Wholesale Trade Branch of Goods and Services Tax Division of the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. Cynthia has over 17 years of experience in various areas including tax compliance of GST-registered businesses, policy & technical reviews, GST rulings and taxpayer services.

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