Clear thinking for life abroad

Singapore's tax system is one of the reasons expats move here: no tax on capital gains, no tax on most dividends, and a top income tax rate that is lower than many home countries. But all of it depends on one question that many new arrivals never check: are you a tax resident? This is a plain-English overview of the basics. It is general information, not tax advice, and the rules can change. Who counts as a tax resident Stay or work in Singapore for 183 days or more in a cale