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6 GST Filing Mistakes That Trigger IRAS Queries in 2026

IRAS completed more than 2,800 GST audits in FY2024/25 and recovered around S$205 million. Here are the six filing mistakes most likely to place a business in the audit queue in 2026.

From blocked input tax under Section 26 of the GST Act to reverse charge slips at the 9% rate, every panel carries a checkable figure you can act on before the next F5 is due.

Review the full infographic and keep your quarterly GST returns clean, reconciled and audit-ready.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/infographics/6-gst-filing-mistakes-that-trigger-iras-queries-in-2026/

ACRA and SID Launch Company Director Fundamentals Training Programme

ACRA and the Singapore Institute of Directors have launched a new Company Director Fundamentals programme for directors of Singapore companies.

Ten bite-sized online modules cover directors' duties, conflicts of interest, financial literacy, tax compliance and ESG, with six modules free and four paid. Registration opens in October 2026, and current, aspiring and foreign directors can all join.

Read the full report on 3E Accounting Singapore's latest news page for what the programme covers and who qualifies.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/regulatory-and-business/acra-sid-launch-company-director-fundamentals-training-programme/

Remote Private Limited Company Registration in Singapore: Steps for Non-Residents

Non-resident founders can now incorporate a Singapore private limited company entirely online — yet the law still requires a licensed filing agent, and referred applications can take up to 60 days. Preparation, not portal speed, is the critical path in 2026.

Our latest guide covers the five-step BizFile+ process, the resident director and capital requirements, ACRA's fees, and the post-incorporation obligations every founder must plan for.

Read the guide from 3E Accounting Singapore to launch your Singapore company from anywhere in the world.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/blog/remote-private-limited-company-registration-singapore-steps-non-residents/

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Singapore’s GST InvoiceNow Requirement Now Live in Phases for All GST-Registered Businesses

Singapore's GST InvoiceNow requirement is now live in phases. New voluntary GST registrants must already transmit invoice data to IRAS, and all remaining GST-registered businesses follow between April 2028 and April 2031.

Free solution packages run until March 2031 and transition grants of up to S$5,000 help offset onboarding costs, so early movers gain the advantage.

Read 3E Accounting Singapore's news update for the full timeline and next steps.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/regulatory-and-business/singapores-gst-invoicenow-requirement-now-live-phases-all-gst/

Is your brand truly ready online? A strong digital presence starts with the essentials—a professional logo, responsive website, suitable domain, reliable hosting, and robust security.

✅ Check every box and build a brand your customers can trust.

Ready to strengthen your online presence? Contact 3E Accounting for professional IT and design solutions.

Shelf Companies vs. New Incorporations in Singapore: Which is Right for Your Business?

ACRA approves most new Singapore company registrations within one to three working days, yet ready-made shelf companies still trade at a premium. Our latest guide explains when an aged entity genuinely earns its price — and when a fresh registration is the smarter, cheaper route.

The guide covers the full incorporation process, from the initial company name check to post-registration compliance, the due diligence a shelf company purchase demands, and the specific scenarios — tenders, banking relationships, holding structures — where age actually matters.

Read the full 3E Accounting Singapore guide before deciding which route fits your 2026 expansion plans.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/blog/shelf-companies-vs-new-incorporations-singapore-which-right-business/

5 Requirements for Foreigners to Remotely Register a Singapore Company in 2026

No flight, no local partner, no problem — here are the 5 statutory requirements foreigners must meet to remotely register a Singapore company in 2026.

From the S$1 minimum capital to digital KYC and the mandatory resident director, we break down exactly what ACRA expects from non-resident founders.

Save this checklist before you file — self-filing without a registered agent is the most common compliance mistake we see.

Full infographic on our site.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/infographics/5-requirements-foreigners-remotely-register-singapore-company-2026/

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6 Essential Post-Incorporation Services Your Singapore Company Needs from Day One

Incorporating your Singapore company is only the start. These six post-incorporation services keep you fully compliant with ACRA and IRAS from day one.

Miss a deadline and automatic fines begin at $300. A trusted corporate services provider removes the risk entirely.

Get in touch with 3E Accounting today for seamless support.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/infographics/6-post-incorporation-services-singapore-company-needs-day-one/

5 Steps to Build a Paperless Compliance System Singapore (2026)

Singapore companies can leave paper files behind. Five practical steps turn statutory registers, signatures and filings fully digital while meeting every ACRA deadline.

Start with a complete audit of existing minutes and registers. Then move to electronic formats, Singpass signatures, automated alerts and encrypted cloud storage.

The result is faster compliance, lower penalty risk and records that directors can access securely from anywhere.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/infographics/5-steps-to-build-a-paperless-compliance-system-singapore-2026/

How to Find an Efficient Corporate Secretary in Singapore for Fast Registration, EntrePass Support, and Smooth Deregistration

ACRA now approves most company registrations soon after payment, yet many founders still wait days because documents are incomplete or the secretary is slow to file.

This guide sets out the official timelines for incorporation, EntrePass-linked setup and strike-off plus the three practical checks that identify a provider who answers the same day and finishes the work without chasing.

Read the full 2026 guide from 3E Accounting Singapore to see the exact ACRA and MOM steps and how an efficient corporate secretary keeps the process moving.

https://www.3ecpa.com.sg/blog/how-find-efficient-corporate-secretary-singapore-fast-registration-entrepass-support/