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Tax residency in Singapore
An individual is regarded as a Singapore tax resident for a Year of Assessment (YA) if, in the calendar year immediately preceding that YA, the individual resides in Singapore (i.e., is ordinarily resident there, allowing for reasonable temporary absences) or is physically present in Singapore, or exercises an employment in Singapore other than as a company director, for at least 183 days. Administrative concessions for foreigners apply as follows: where a continuous period of stay or work in Singapore straddles two calendar years and totals at least 183 days, the individual is treated as resident for both years; and where the individual stays or works in Singapore for three consecutive years, the individual is treated as resident for all three years. These concessions do not apply to company directors, public entertainers, or professionals.
This summary is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and individual circumstances vary — confirm with a qualified adviser before making decisions.
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