Singapore has zero dividend tax
Under Singapore's one-tier corporate tax system, dividends paid by a resident company are tax-exempt in the hands of shareholders. The corporate tax paid by the company is the final tax -- there is no further taxation on dividends.
Pre-tax company profit
Amount you plan to declare as dividends
Net Dividend Received
$50,000.00
Dividend Tax
$0.00
No additional tax on dividends under one-tier system
Key facts about dividend taxation in Singapore
What is the one-tier system?
Under Singapore's one-tier corporate tax system, the tax paid by a company on its chargeable income is the final tax. When dividends are paid out of such after-tax profits, they are exempt from tax in the hands of shareholders, whether individual or corporate, local or foreign. This system was introduced on 1 January 2008.
Benefits for shareholders
Shareholders receiving one-tier dividends do not need to declare them in their personal tax returns. The dividends are not subject to withholding tax regardless of the shareholder's country of residence. This makes Singapore an attractive holding company jurisdiction.
Foreign dividends
Foreign-sourced dividends received by Singapore tax residents may be taxable if remitted to Singapore, unless they qualify for tax exemption under Section 13(8) of the Income Tax Act. The conditions include: a headline tax rate of at least 15% in the foreign jurisdiction, the income being subject to tax, and it being beneficial to exempt the income.
IRAS-Aligned: This calculator reflects Singapore's one-tier corporate tax system where dividends are tax-free for shareholders. For foreign-sourced dividends or complex holding structures, consult a tax professional.
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