GST returns and due dates
GST-registered businesses must declare how much they’ve collected and paid. You do this by filing GST returns (GST F5).
Information you need
In your return, you need to declare how much GST you collected on sales, and how much GST you paid on purchases. It’s compulsory to e-file your GST F5 return via myTax Portal.
When to file
Most businesses are on a quarterly accounting period, which means they file a GST F5 every three months. However, you can ask to file monthly.
You must e-file your return within a month of the accounting period ending. (Check due dates on this IRAS web page). If there were no transactions, submit a nil return.
GST payment
GST payments have to be paid when the return is filed. If you have an existing GIRO arrangement, the payment will be deducted on the 15th of the month following filing.
Getting a GST refund
If you paid more GST than you collected, IRAS will owe you a refund.
Refunds paid via GIRO may arrive within 7 days. Most other refunds arrive within 30 days, although cheques sometimes take longer.
Disclaimer
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GST Guide For Business
Making a start with GST? Don’t worry. It’s a little extra admin, but this guide will help you get sorted.
- What is GST?
You’ve probably heard about GST before – it stands for goods and services tax and is added onto prices in Singapore.
- Registering for GST
Find out if your business needs to register for GST. If so, learn how to do it and find out what happens next.
- Calculating GST and issuing tax invoices
If you’re a GST-registered business you must add GST to your prices. You also need to issue GST invoices. Find out how.
- Claiming back GST
GST-registered businesses can claim back the GST they pay on business expenses. Learn when and how.
- Working out your GST refund or payment
Working out GST is simple maths. Keeping track of all your transactions is the tricky part. Let’s learn the process.
- GST returns and due dates
GST-registered businesses must declare how much they’ve collected and paid. You do this by filing GST returns (GST F5).
- Tools and guides for your business
Now you know the ins and outs of GST, but it can be tough to keep on top of it all. Xero’s got the resources to help.
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