Official Notices
9 notices published
Singapore September 2026 CPI Notice: Business Planning and Verification Priorities
The supplied MAS notice contains only government website authenticity messaging, not the September 2026 inflation release. Inflation figures, policy implications and regulatory changes therefore cannot be verified; businesses should confirm the underlying publication before adjusting budgets, prices or financial forecasts.
Rising US Treasury Yields: Singapore Business Risks and Planning Considerations
The supplied MAS notice title concerns the impact of sustained increases in US Treasury yields, but the provided text contains only website trust messaging—not the parliamentary reply. This report therefore distinguishes unverified policy details from practical, scenario-based recommendations for Singapore businesses.
MAS Borrower Financial Stress Reply: Business Risks and Actions Pending Verification
The supplied MAS notice identifies a parliamentary reply about support for borrowers at risk of financial stress, but its substantive text is missing. Businesses should not assume that new relief measures, eligibility rules or lender obligations have been announced; the immediate priority is to verify the reply and assess existing financing vulnerabilities.
MAS Advances SME Green Financing with Sustainability-Linked Loans
MAS's parliamentary reply underscores robust growth in green, social, and sustainability-linked loans for SMEs, backed by grants and incentives. Businesses can leverage these for cost-effective funding aligned with ESG goals. Strategic adoption enhances competitiveness amid Singapore's net-zero push.
IRAS Mandates GST InvoiceNow for All Businesses by April 2031
IRAS will require all GST-registered businesses to adopt InvoiceNow and submit invoice data directly from April 2028 to 2031, phased by annual supplies value. Transitional funding up to $5,000 and free solutions for SMEs ease onboarding. This boosts productivity, compliance, and cash flow but demands system upgrades.
ACRA Audit Exemption Review: Higher Thresholds to Ease Small Co Costs
ACRA is reviewing Singapore's audit exemption framework, proposing higher revenue and asset thresholds to reduce compliance burdens for small companies. Consultations launch in March 2026, including subsidiary exemptions independent of group status. Businesses should monitor and participate to influence outcomes benefiting cost savings.
IRAS AIS: 123K Employers Must Submit Employee Income by 1 Mar 2026
IRAS requires 123,000 AIS employers, including over 11,000 new ones, to submit 2025 employee income data by 1 March 2026 to enable pre-filled tax returns for 2 million workers. Enhanced digital tools simplify compliance, but non-filers face fines up to $5,000 and directors up to $10,000 or jail. Businesses must act now to avoid penalties and errors like omitting benefits-in-kind.
MAS Expands Equity Market Development Programme: Strategic Insights
MAS has announced the expansion of its Equity Market Development Programme (EMDP) to enhance Singapore's equity market liquidity and listings. The initiative introduces higher grant support and new eligible activities for businesses. This presents timely opportunities for companies considering IPOs or market-making roles amid evolving capital market dynamics.
MAS Workgroup to Boost Singapore Growth Capital Ecosystem
MAS has convened a multi-stakeholder workgroup to strengthen Singapore's growth capital ecosystem, targeting funding gaps for scaling companies. This initiative aims to attract more investors and enhance market infrastructure. Businesses stand to benefit from improved access to expansion capital amid evolving funding landscapes.