Very grey area this foreigner working working remotely without a work pass, risky I would say.carteki wrote:I know from experience that a person on a DP who works remotely for her co in the UK has no problems with her status (she doesn't have a LC) and doesn't pay tax. Not sure whether this applies for a person on SVP. If he needs to continue working - make sure it is for foreign clients. Also worth speaking to a lawyer (not sure who) to make sure that you're not breaking any laws.
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"Overseas income which was received in Singapore (including those paid into a Singapore bank account) on or after 1 Jan 2004 is not taxable"sundaymorningstaple wrote:Technically, the IRAS, when asked this question several years ago (for this forum) I was told that it doesn't matter whether the individual has a residency type of visa or not, if they were here more than 60 days they are required to pay taxes on any income earned while in Singapore. This is regardless of where the client company is located - the work is being performed IN Singapore so is therefore subject to Income tax (IRAS is not concerned with what pass you are). Checks & Balances? Don't know if there are any. Especially if you use offshore bank accounts (It could also well be taxable in two countries).
And to take it a little bit further, from the link on that page:grivoise wrote: Saint:
Thank you for that link! This is the one for foreigners: http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page.aspx?id=8502 - says the same thing.
Which tends to support my claim.You will be taxed on income earned for the period you rendered services in Singapore even if your employer is not a resident in Singapore, or your income is not paid in Singapore.
Tax free the last i heard for all sole proprietors, with overseas income changed 2004/5 so even if the 180 day limit rule applies its still tax free...though the person isn't normally allowed 183 days consecutively unless married. So its possible residential rules apply in accordance with business registration, though income is still tax free if it is earned overseas. This was implemented to recruit more business to Singapore from overseas, though how long it will remain tax free is another matterSaint wrote:"Overseas income which was received in Singapore (including those paid into a Singapore bank account) on or after 1 Jan 2004 is not taxable"sundaymorningstaple wrote:Technically, the IRAS, when asked this question several years ago (for this forum) I was told that it doesn't matter whether the individual has a residency type of visa or not, if they were here more than 60 days they are required to pay taxes on any income earned while in Singapore. This is regardless of where the client company is located - the work is being performed IN Singapore so is therefore subject to Income tax (IRAS is not concerned with what pass you are). Checks & Balances? Don't know if there are any. Especially if you use offshore bank accounts (It could also well be taxable in two countries).
http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page.aspx?id=1526
We had lengthy discussions and correspondence with the IRAS when it Mrs S had to submit her 2008 tax return and was told she didn't have to declare it.
Actually you are confusing the issue of freelance and employment. Freelance is self employed right, sole proprietor and his service is not delivered in Singapore but delivered outside of Singapore, its overseas income.sundaymorningstaple wrote:And to take it a little bit further, from the link on that page:grivoise wrote: Saint:
Thank you for that link! This is the one for foreigners: http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page.aspx?id=8502 - says the same thing.
http://www.iras.gov.sg/irasHome/page.aspx?id=1192
Which tends to support my claim.You will be taxed on income earned for the period you rendered services in Singapore even if your employer is not a resident in Singapore, or your income is not paid in Singapore.
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