Quick tips on GST
(1) Input tax of private expenses, S-plated car related expenses is not claimable.
(2) Supplies can be grouped into 7% taxable supplies, 0% taxable supplies, exempted supplies and out-of-scope.
(3) Goods & services supplied in Singapore but consumed out of Singapore, are treated as 0% taxable supplies.
(4) For certain industries, special GST schemes are available to ease their business operation and cashflow. For example, Major Export Scheme for major exporter, GST Margin Scheme/Discounted Sale Price Scheme for motor trade.
(5) Input tax incurred before GST registration is claimable if claiming conditions are met.
(6) For voluntary GST registration, GST-registered status must remain for 2 years.