What Are CPF Payments? CPF (Central Provident Fund) payments are mandatory contributions made by employers and employees  in Singapore to support retirement, healthcare, and housing needs. Under Singapore law, employers must contribute CPF for: Singapore Citizens Singapore Permanent Residents (SPRs) This applies to full-time, part-time, and contract employees , as long as they are earning wages in Singapore. Key Facts About CPF Payments in Singapore 1. CPF Contributions Are Mandatory for...

What Is Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI)? Estimated Chargeable Income (ECI) is an estimate of a company’s taxable profits for a Year of Assessment , calculated after deducting tax-allowable expenses. It is one of the first corporate tax obligations a Singapore company must fulfil each year, submitted before the final corporate tax return. ECI helps the tax authority: assess tax payable earlier offer instalment payment plans monitor corporate compliance in real time Who Needs to File ECI?...

An Annual Return (AR)  is a mandatory filing submitted to the Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) that provides updated information about a company. This filing ensures that the company’s public records remain accurate and transparent. The annual return typically includes key company details such as: Directors and company secretary information Registered office address Shareholding and share capital Financial statements (if applicable) Date of the company’s Annual General...