Transfer Pricing Services

Navigating Transfer Pricing in Asia: Insights into Regulatory Compliance and Optimisation

Transfer pricing continues to be a critical area of focus for multinational enterprises across different countries, including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China. 

We offer transfer pricing solutions tailored to each client's specific corporate and business requirements, ensuring compliance with local regulations and alignment with global best practices. 

Our regional tax team provides guidance on transfer pricing documentation requirements, helping clients maintain transparent and defensible transfer pricing policies. With our extensive experience across various industries and jurisdictions, we assist clients in optimising their transfer pricing strategies to enhance tax efficiency and minimise compliance risks.
 

E-invoicing Services

Transitioning to E-Invoicing in Malaysia: Key Insights for Taxpayers

As Malaysia moves towards mandatory e-invoicing, our tax advisory and compliance services are aimed at assisting businesses and taxpayers in transitioning to e-invoicing, in compliance with the requirements of the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB). 

We offer a structured approach to the clients, starting from understanding the regulatory tax framework to implementing e-invoicing solution. We also offer tax training sessions and workshops to help businesses and taxpayers effectively transition to e-invoicing, ensuring a smooth and seamless process.
 

Global Mobility Tax Service

Expanding Horizons: International Success for Employers & Employees through Global Mobility Tax Solutions

With increasing globalisation, managing the tax implications of a mobile workforce has become more complex.

BoardRoom offers a range of global mobility tax services, including tax planning and compliance, to ensure that businesses and their employees are compliant with tax laws in different jurisdictions, including Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and China.

Our regional tax team is ready to help advice on tax equalisation and other relevant issues, helping clients manage the complexities of international assignments. We also offer advisory services on structuring global mobility arrangements to maximise tax efficiency and minimise compliance risks.
 

Malaysia

Malaysia’s New Capital Gains Tax (CGT) Regime

Effective from 1 January 2024, Malaysia has introduced a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on gains from the disposal of capital assets, including gains from foreign capital assets received in Malaysia by residents. 

The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) issued guidelines to clarify the tax treatment for residents disposing of foreign capital assets. Taxpayers should review their investment strategies and seek professional advice to optimise their tax positions considering these changes.
 

Navigating Malaysia’s Updated E-Invoice Guidelines

The Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) recently published updated E-invoice Guidelines, a significant step towards enhancing efficiency in tax administration and compliance. 

These guidelines aim to streamline and standardise e-invoicing processes for all businesses in Malaysia. Our tax advisors share more on what these guidelines will mean to your business, in our report. 
 

Hong Kong

Driving Tax Competitiveness Through Hong Kong’s New Patent Box Regime

Hong Kong gazetted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Tax Concessions for Intellectual Property Income) Bill 2024, introducing the Patent Box regime.

This regime applies a 5% concessionary tax rate to eligible IP income sourced and developed in Hong Kong, aiming to incentivise R&D and IP commercialisation. Learn more on why businesses should assess their eligibility and engage with tax advisors so that they can maximise benefits in this innovation-driven environment.
 

China

Navigating China's VAT Landscape: Insights into the VAT Additional Deduction Policy

In China, the Value-Added Tax (VAT) Additional Deduction Policy has been pivotal since its introduction. As businesses seek to optimise their tax strategies in 2024, understanding the eligibility criteria, calculation methods, and treatment of special scenarios under this policy is crucial. 

Our report covers everything your business needs to navigate the VAT landscape, to ensure compliance and maximise benefits.
 

Malaysia

Navigating the shifts in Sales and Service Tax
In response to the ever-evolving economic landscape, Malaysia has implemented significant changes to their Sales and Service Tax ("SST"), effective from 1 March 2024.

Notably, the SST rate for most taxable services has increased from 6% to 8%, accompanied by a broadening scope of taxable persons and services. We take a closer look at these changes in our report.
 

Singapore

Recap of Singapore Budget 2024 Commentary 
Singapore’s Budget 2024 introduces new tax measures to propel the Forward Singapore agenda amidst economic resilience and geopolitical risks. Aimed at supporting businesses and taxpayers, these changes are crucial for maintaining global competitiveness and building a shared future. 

Our Budget commentary delves into these fiscal adjustments, providing valuable insights for navigating the evolving landscape.
 

Hong Kong

Summary of HK Budget 2024 – 2025 
On February 28, 2024, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Mr. Paul Chan, unveiled the 2024-25 Budget under the theme "Advance with Confidence, Seize Opportunities, Strive for High-quality Development". Despite challenges in the previous fiscal year, including slower economic growth and reduced revenue from land premium and stamp duty, adjustments were made. 

Our Hong Kong Budget 2024-25 commentary analyses key tax measures aimed at attracting strategic enterprises, bolstering economic resilience, and encouraging capital and talent influx.
 

China

Navigating the Individual Income Tax Filing Season
On 31 January 2024, the China State Administration of Taxation (SAT) issued Announcement 2024 No. 2, along with relevant interpretations.

This marks the initiation of the China 2023 Annual Individual Income Tax Reconciliation Filing on Consolidated Income for the period from 1 March to 30 June 2024. We share more on how you can navigate the tax season, in our report.
 

Singapore

Fundamental Shift in Tax Landscape: Introduction of Section 10L in Singapore
Singapore has recently enacted Section 10L in the Income Tax Act, marking a fundamental shift in the tax landscape. Effective from 1 January 2024, gains from the sale of foreign assets will be treated as taxable income if the entity lacks adequate economic substance in Singapore or if the gains arise from the disposal of a foreign Intellectual Property Right (IPR). 

This move is a clear signal of Singapore's commitment to prevent international tax avoidance risks and attract substantial economic activities. We share more on this in our report. 
 

Malaysia

Capital Gains Tax: Unlocking Opportunities in Malaysia
Our spotlight shines on Malaysia's tax landscape, specifically the notable exemption on gains from the disposal of shares in unlisted Malaysian-incorporated companies. 

This tax exemption is a strategic move to encourage investment in unlisted Malaysian companies, potentially boosting capital inflows, supporting local businesses, and promoting economic growth in the Malaysian market. Find out what this means for you in our report. 
 

Hong Kong

Pillar Two of BEPS 2.0 Implementation: Hong Kong's Proactive Approach
The Hong Kong government is taking active steps towards aligning with global efforts to ensure multinational enterprises contribute their fair share of taxes. In line with Pillar Two of BEPS 2.0 framework, Hong Kong plans to adopt the global minimum tax rate of 15% and introduce a domestic minimum top-up tax starting from 2025.  

As part of a collaborative approach, a consultation process is currently underway to gather feedback on the proposed implementation, and the legislative amendments are expected to be introduced in the second half of 2024.  Our report takes a closer look at what this will mean for businesses operating in the region.
 

China

Foreign Trade and Investment: Navigating Policy Changes in China
As China remains a key player in the global economy, it is crucial to stay updated on all the various policy changes that will impact foreign trade and investments. With all the measures that China has made on their foreign-trade policies to help encourage investments, take a deep dive in our report to see how these policies will affect your business.
 

Malaysia

Complimentary Tax Webinar on 31 January
With all the changes in the tax landscape in Malaysia, the obligation to stay abreast falls on the company's officers and directors. How will these changes affect the directors and the company in general?

Join us in our upcoming complimentary webinar with our team of experts as they share more on the different tax obligations that employers cannot overlook, to the tax changes announced during the recent Budget that may impact your organisation’s bottom line. Register now to secure your spot. 

Date: 31 January 2024
Time: 2p.m – 3.30p.m
 

Singapore

Foreign-Sourced Disposal Gains Tax Regime
On 8 December 2023, the IRAS has issued a new e-Tax Guide for Tax Treatment of Gains or Losses from the Sale of Foreign Assets. Currently, gains from the sale of foreign assets that are capital in nature are not taxable. In a move to address international tax avoidance risks relating to non-taxation of disposal gains in the absence of real economic activities, Singapore has recently amended their foreign-sourced income regime to subject foreign-sourced disposal gains to tax under specific circumstances.

The e-guide explains the income tax treatment of gains or losses from the sale or disposal of movable or immovable property that are situated outside of Singapore. Learn more about it in our report.
 

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Implements Tax Certainty Enhancement Scheme for Onshore Equity Disposal Gains
Hong Kong enacted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) (Disposal Gain by Holder of Qualifying Equity Interests) Ordinance 2023 on 15 December 2023. The ordinance introduces the tax certainty enhancement scheme for onshore equity disposal gains which includes details of the tax treatment of gains from the disposal of equity interests. Under the scheme, gains on equity interests held for at least 24 months and constituting no less than 15% of the investee entity's total equity interests will be deemed non-taxable and certain exclusions will apply.

The scheme will be applicable to the gains where the disposal occurs on or after 1 January 2024 and will position Hong Kong as an international business and investment centre. Read all about it in our report.