The Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2020 (“Bill”) was read the first time on 5 October 2020 and passed in Parliament on 3 November 2020. The Bill covers amendments arising from the Financial Year (“FY”) 2020 Budgets and the Ministerial Statement by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Mr…
Posts written by Tan Siew Ann
Recovering Debts Owed to You During COVID-19 in Singapore
To deal with the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Singapore Parliament enacted the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “COVID-19 Act”) to grant relief to affected businesses. The COVID-19 Act temporarily postpones claims for certain kinds of debt, while altering the rights of creditors for other debts. This…
Penalties for Shoplifting in Singapore – As Explained by a Lawyer
What is Shoplifting? “Shoplifting” involves the taking of items or goods from a shop without permission. It is typically “completed” when one eventually leaves the shop with the items or goods without making any payment at all. Is placing an item into one’s personal bag while in the shop considered…
Learn How to Protect Your Business’ IP Rights with this New E-Book
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com has partnered with Koh C-u Pinn, lawyer and director of Arielle Law Corporation, to publish “The Business Owner’s Guide to Intellectual Property“, a practical guide to intellectual property (IP) law in Singapore. This e-book is priced at $15 per copy and can be purchased from the SingaporeLegalAdvice.com website from…
Making a Will Online in Singapore: Why and How to Get Started Today
Traditionally, if you wanted to make a will you would need to visit a lawyer and instruct them on how your affairs should be settled after your death. The lawyer then drafts a will according to your instructions for you to sign. But did you know that wills can now…
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com Launches New Online Will-Making Service
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com is launching WillMaker, an online will-making service for individuals to make a will online without the hassle of visiting a lawyer. WillMaker is competitively priced at a flat fee of $89 per will, versus the general $300 starting price for will-writing services by lawyers. It is officially available on…
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com Launches E-Guide to Divorce Fees in Singapore
SingaporeLegalAdvice.com is excited to launch a free e-guide that will walk readers through the estimated fees for getting a divorce in Singapore. Titled “How Much Does It Cost to Get a Divorce? A Comprehensive Guide to Divorce Fees in Singapore”, this 44-page guide is available for free download now. How Did…
3 Reasons to Hire a Debt Recovery Lawyer Instead of a Debt Collector
As a debt recovery lawyer, I understand my clients’ concerns when it comes to their debt settlement options. One such concern would be the perceived high charges of hiring a debt recovery lawyer, causing some to turn to a debt collector instead. However, you should be aware of certain considerations…
Grant of Probate vs Grant of Letters of Administration in Singapore: What’s the Difference?
Written by Lee Shen Han A death in the family is usually a tumultuous time, particularly if it’s unexpected. During the mourning period, the last thing any family member wants to think about is how to handle the deceased’s estate. Unfortunately, the reality is the financial assets and debts of…
Rivervale Crescent Child Assault: Why Wasn’t the Attacker Arrested? Here’s Our Take.
An incident of a man assaulting a 5-year-old child at Rivervale Crescent this Monday has gone viral online. According to the child’s mother on Facebook, her child had been in a mini-mart with the family’s domestic helper when the man slapped and kicked her child for apparently no reason. The…
