Chapter 7

Where to next? 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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Free resources for small businesses

Guides

Handy tips and tricks to help you in your life as a business owner.

Tax invoice template

Use our free template and it will calculate GST for you.

Bookkeeping tips

Learn how to keep tabs on taxes and profitability

Tech solutions for small businesses

Xero GST tools

Streamline GST accounting and returns.

Xero accounting software

You’ll be surprised by how much of your financial admin can be automated.

Apps for everything else

Find apps for ecommerce, inventory, POS and more.

Talk to the experts

Need an accountant or bookkeeper? Find one in our directory.

Disclaimer

Xero does not provide accounting, tax, business or legal advice. This guide has been provided for information purposes only. You should consult your own professional advisors for advice directly relating to your business or before taking action in relation to any of the content provided.

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.

  1. What is GST?

    You’ve probably heard about GST before – it stands for goods and services tax and is added onto prices in Singapore.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Claiming back GST

    GST-registered businesses can claim back the GST they pay on business expenses. Learn when and how.

  5. 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.

  6. 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).

  7. 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.

Download the GST Guide for Business

Get your GST sorted. Fill out the form to receive this guide as a PDF.

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