EY GST workshop 2026​

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

With a higher 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) FY2024/25 annual report, GST collection increased the most (20.4%) and is the second-largest contributor of revenue collection at 22.6% ($20.0 billion), up from $16.6 billion in FY2023/24. In FY2024/25, more than 2,800 GST audits were completed across various industries, resulting in a recovery of $205 million, including penalties. These statistics show that GST-registered businesses are still making errors despite it 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​

Day 1​

Module 1: Common GST issues​

Tuesday, 24 March 2026​

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.​

(Lunch provided)​

• 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​

Tuesday, 24 March 2026​

1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.​

• Place and time of supply​
• Imports​
• Zero-rating of exports​
• Handling of goods on behalf of overseas principal​
• Case studies​

Day 2​

Module 3: All about services​

Wednesday, 25 March 2026​

9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.​

• Place and time of supply​
• Zero-rating of international services​
• E-commerce​
• Case studies​

Module 4: Preparation of GST forms​

Wednesday, 25 March 2026​

1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.​

• Completion of forms (GST F5, F7 and F8)​
• Payment or refund of GST​
• Record keeping requirements​
• Common errors​
• Exercise or case study

CPE hours​

7 to 14 CPE hours, depending on choice of modules.

Registration deadline​

Please note that the deadline to register is 17 March 2026 or when the slots are filled, whichever is earlier.​

(For more than one participant from the same organisation, please contact Calista Woo, Calista.woo@sg.ey.com)​

* Fees stated include GST.​

A group discount of 10% applies to organizations registering three or more participants for​ the workshop.

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