Property tax is a kind of wealth tax imposed on property ownership in Singapore, irrespective of whether the property is occupied or vacant. It is applicable to Government-built HDBs and private homes. The government imposes progressive property tax rates in Singapore to encourage home-ownership in the country. These rates are different for owner-occupied and non-owner-occupied homes.
Singapore also enforces an income tax on investment homes – i.e., tax on the income earned from rentals. As such, any profit or the net amount left once you have added together your rental income and deducted any allowable expenses is taxable.
Foreigners in Singapore are also required to pay property tax and tax on rental income. Read our blog on what you should know about property taxes in Singapore for foreigners.
Rental income is taxable when it is due and payable to the landlord of the property (not on the date of actual receipt). Income generated from renting a Singapore property can be subjected to income tax. The property itself will be subjected to property tax. A Singapore tax resident pays resident tax rates on his or her rental income. The term “rental income” refers to the full amount of rent and related payments the property owner receives when they rent out the property. This amount is made up of the rent of the premises, maintenance, furniture, and fittings.
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Our tax professionals will offer advice on how you can utilize different schemes in Singapore; this will help reduce your property tax liability.
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