EY GST workshop 2025​

This workshop equips participants with the necessary GST knowledge to better manage compliance and be abreast of GST legislative changes.

With a higher goods and services tax (GST) rate of 9% from 1 January 2024, GST-registered businesses are subject to higher tax exposure and penalties for non-compliance.​

Generally, a 5% late payment penalty is imposed on the GST-registered businesses for errors made that have tax impact. In addition, there could be penalties of up to two times of the amount of tax involved for the incorrect GST return filed. ​

Based on the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS)  financial year (FY)2024/25 annual report, GST collection saw the highest increase at 20.4% and is the second-largest contributor of revenue collection at 22.6% (S$20 billion), up from S$16.6 billion in FY2023/24. In FY2024/2025, more than 2,800 GST audits were completed across various industries, resulting in a recovery of S$205 million, including penalties. These statistics show that GST-registered businesses are still making errors despite GST being implemented more than 30 years ago.​

To improve compliance and minimise errors and penalties, GST-registered businesses should adopt a proactive approach by consistently reviewing their GST returns to detect errors and rectifying them in a timely manner. Many errors arise due to a lack of knowledge of the GST rules and regulations. It is critical that the personnel responsible for the GST returns are equipped with adequate knowledge and keep themselves abreast of the latest developments.​

This workshop equips participants with the necessary GST knowledge to better manage compliance and be abreast of GST legislative changes. It also provides valuable insights into common GST risk areas and pitfalls, to help improve GST compliance.​

All participants will attend the main module on “Common GST issues” and they can choose any of the following optional modules: ​

• All about goods​

• All about services​

• Preparation of GST forms​​

Who should attend ​

Financial controllers, finance managers, accountants and accounting staff involved in the preparation of GST returns. Staff in operations, sales, logistics and administration can also benefit from the workshops.

Workshop agenda​

Module 1: Common GST issues​

• Mechanics of GST​

• Value and types of supply​

• Common GST schemes​

• Conditions governing input tax claims​

• Deeming of output tax​

• Inter-company billings and recovery of expenses​

• Recent GST developments​

Module 2: All about goods​

• Place and time of supply​

• Imports​

• Zero-rating of exports​

• Handling of goods on behalf of overseas principal​

• Case studies​

Module 3: All about services​

• Place and time of supply​

• Zero-rating of international services​

• E-commerce​

• Case studies​

Module 4: Preparation of GST forms​

• Completion of forms (GST F5, F7 and F8)​

• Payment or refund of GST​

• Record keeping requirements​

• Common errors​

• Exercise or case study

Workshop details

Important note: ​

This event is for EY clients -, and prospects. A confirmation email will be sent to you if your registration is successful. Please only send payment after you have received confirmation of your registration. Joining instructions will be sent via email on 17 November 2025. ​

EY Corporate Advisors Pte. Ltd. reserves the right to accept registration, cancel the event or amend the schedule and speakers due to circumstances beyond our control. We regret that we cannot provide fee refunds but changes in the personnel attending can be accommodated. For queries, please contact Calista Woo.​

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