A single mistake in an import or export transaction can trigger GST reporting errors, costly penalties, and unnecessary disputes with the tax authority. As cross-border trade becomes increasingly commonplace, a strong understanding of the GST rules governing imports and exports as well as the practical controls needed to get them right is essential for tax professionals.
Join Eddie Soh ATA (GST), Co-Founder and Tax Director at Jed Tax Consulting, as he provides practical guidance on the key GST issues arising from imports and exports, common compliance pitfalls, and the preventive controls businesses should implement.
Gain clarity on Incoterms, GST agency arrangements, error correction, and when the IRAS Voluntary Disclosure Programme should be considered to strengthen your organisation's GST compliance framework with confidence.
- Understand the GST rules governing imports and exports, and their practical application to cross-border transactions
- Navigate the GST implications of Incoterms, GST agency arrangements under Sections 33(2) and 33A, and the distinction between direct and indirect exports
- Identify common GST risks and compliance pitfalls in import and export transactions
- Strengthen your GST compliance framework to minimise reporting errors
- Learn how to correct GST errors and determine when the IRAS Voluntary Disclosure Programme should be considered
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Eddie Soh ATA (GST)Co-Founder, Tax Director
Jed Tax Consulting
Eddie is the co-founder of Jed Tax Consulting, a Singapore consulting firm specialising in GST. With over 20 years of practical GST experience as a former tax auditor and advisor at IRAS and PwC, he is a recognised GST specialist and an Accredited Tax Advisor (GST) with SCTP. Eddie regularly conducts GST workshops and seminars, sharing practical insights from his extensive experience. Having successfully led 43 multinational companies to achieve Assisted Compliance Assurance Programme (ACAP) Premium status, he advises businesses on GST best practices, controls and processes to prevent and detect GST errors.