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This article was contributed by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS).<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Year of Assessment (YA) 2025 Corporate Income Tax (CIT) filing season is now underway. To help you file with ease, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) has prepared a comprehensive guide covering filing requirements and responsibilities, tax rebates and digital resources \u2013 everything you need to know to stay compliant, avoid penalties, and make the most of the support available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Also: Complete Guide To Singapore Corporate Taxes: Tax Rates, Tax Rebates And Tax Exemptions<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rebate Available To Support Companies<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Look forward to a lighter tax bill with this year\u2019s CIT rebate! As announced in Budget 2025, the Government will provide a CIT Rebate of 50%<\/strong> of the corporate tax payable for YA 2025 to provide support for companies\u2019 cash flow needs. This rebate will be automatically computed and allowed in the tax assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Responsibility To File By 30 November 2025<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

#1 Mandatory Filing Deadline of 30 November 2025<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The timely filing of your YA 2025 CIT Return (Form C-S \/ Form C-S (Lite) \/ Form C) helps your company comply with its tax responsibilities. It is compulsory to file your CIT returns by 30 November 2025,<\/strong> even if your company had no business activities or incurred a loss in the Financial Year (FY) 2024. Log in to myTax Portal<\/a> with your Corppass to begin filing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exception is given only to dormant companies that have obtained a waiver to file a return<\/a> from IRAS. Failure to file the tax return by the deadline is an offence under the Income Tax Act 1947, and your company may be subject to penalties of up to $5,000<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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#2 Directors Remain Responsible for Accurate and Timely Tax Filing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Company directors are reminded that they are ultimately responsible for timely and accurate filings, regardless of tax agent engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Companies that fail to file their tax returns may face enforcement actions<\/a> by the IRAS. In such cases, IRAS may issue notices to company directors requiring the submission of the company\u2019s financial information. Directors who do not comply by the stipulated deadline may be subject to heavier penalties, including fines of up to $10,000 or mandatory court attendance. Failure to attend court may result in a warrant of arrest being issued against the director. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid such outcomes, directors are advised to maintain oversight of their companies\u2019 filing obligations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3 Common Filing Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Companies should file their CIT returns accurately and in accordance with IRAS\u2019 requirements. Some common mistakes include understating or omitting income due to poor record-keeping, incorrectly claiming capital allowances on non-qualifying assets, and incorrectly claiming non-deductible expenses. Check out IRAS\u2019 guides on preparing tax computations<\/a> and the list of common mistakes<\/a> to avoid CIT filing errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another common administrative mistake is failing to set up proper CorpPass authorisation, which can delay filing when employees or tax agents are submitting tax returns on behalf of companies. For step-by-step guides, visit go.gov.sg\/corppassauth<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4 Record-Keeping Obligations<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

In addition to accurate filing, proper records should be maintained to support the information declared in their tax returns. Records must be maintained for at least five years from the relevant YA, even if the company has ceased operations. Stay compliant with IRAS\u2019 record-keeping requirements<\/a> to uphold good record-keeping practices, ensure accurate filing and facilitate future reviews by IRAS. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Also: How Companies Can (Legally) Reduce Their Corporate Income Tax In Singapore<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources Available To Simplify Tax Filing for Corporates<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

#1 Simplified Forms for Eligible Companies<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Looking for a simpler way to file? Depending on your company\u2019s profile, you may qualify for one of these forms for a simplified tax filing experience:<\/p>\n\n\n\n