Singapore: Updated guidance on payments subject to withholding tax
Fees or premiums paid by issuers of qualifying debt securities to nonresidents in excess of the principal amount are not subject to withholding tax.
The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) updated its guidance on withholding tax through “frequently asked question” (FAQ) No. 8 under "Interest Payments."
The FAQ clarifies that fees or premiums paid by issuers of qualifying debt securities (QDS) to nonresidents in excess of the principal amount are not subject to withholding tax if made on or after February 15, 2023, in connection with early redemption. This exemption applies across the three scenarios outlined in the FAQ.
For more information, contact a KPMG tax professional in Singapore:
Audrey Wong | audreywong@kpmg.com.sg
Han Swee Peng | sweepenghan@kpmg.com.sg