The Certificate of Residence (COR) is a document issued to a company in Singapore in order to prove that the respective legal entity is a tax resident.
Entrepreneurs need to apply for a COR in Singapore in order to claim the various tax benefits that are available under a double tax treaty. Our accountants in Singapore give you the main reasons why companies should apply for a certificate of residence and how to handle this procedure.
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What companies can apply for COR?
All companies that are eligible to claim tax benefits under a double tax treaty signed between Singapore and another jurisdiction need to apply for the certificate of residence. This document certifies the ta company is a tax resident, meaning that its main management and control location is in Singapore.
Branches in Singapore cannot apply for COR, except if that company has valid reasons why it is not incorporating in Singapore and when the Singapore branch has full control of the company – this satisfies one the key conditions, for the place of management and control to be located in Singapore.
The team of experts at our accounting firm in Singapore can help you apply for COR even if the company does not claim benefits under a DTA and the document is required for other purposes.
We can also provide payroll assistance in Singapore. We are also at your service with payroll support which varies depending on the type of service you choose as well as other factors like the size of the business. For small and large enterprises that require specialized solutions to meet their unique needs, our Singapore payroll company is available for hire, so do not hesitate to contact us.
How to apply for COR?
Applications for the certificate of residence are filed via an online platform. In certain special cases, offline applications are still accepted. Company administrators need to access their myTax Portal and select the proper e-service from the available many. Companies can apply for the certificate during the current year of assessment or for the following accounting year.
Applications are submitted to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) and are processed in approximately two weeks and the certificate is sent via mail, to the company’s registered address.
We also offer employment-related services. In Singapore, payroll is typically processed while taking into account various aspects. The workflow for this process includes collecting and analyzing data, the management of information about each employee, the issuance of pay slips, and filing individual income tax annual report. All these procedures can be completed much faster with the help of a payroll company in Singapore.
For more details about the rules for accounting in Singapore, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team of accountants is able to answer any questions regarding taxation and corporate compliance in Singapore. We are also at your service with more complex solutions, such as those related to an audit in Singapore. You only need to provide the information needed in line with the service requested while working with our specialists. We will lessen your load by doing the data collection and sorting for you in this way.