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The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) proposal for a global minimum tax is expected to reduce the effectiveness of tax incentives as a tool to encourage larger multinational enterprises (MNEs) to invest in Singapore. Therefore, it is crucial for Singapore to strengthen its competitiveness on the non-tax front to remain attractive to foreign direct investors. In addition, Singapore needs to promote a conducive environment for local enterprises to expand and internationalise, while addressing the socio-economic considerations amid a maturing demographics profile and the ongoing economic transformation.
In the long term, the expected increase in government spending should be funded by economic growth. Meanwhile, there has been much debate about whether a wealth tax can help address fiscal needs and income/ wealth redistribution. Being a leading asset and wealth management centre, Singapore would need to consider any such measure carefully to avoid capital flight.
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Hear from Chris Woo, Tax Leader, PwC Singapore and Kor Bing Keong, GST Leader, PwC Singapore on their key takeaways from the Budget.
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