You can charge GST at 0% for your supply of goods when you are certain that at the point of supply (based on the time of supply for exports) : Show
Based on the export arrangement for the supply of goods, please review which scenario of Guide on Exports (Seventh Edition) (PDF, 717KB) the arrangement falls within to determine the relevant list of documents that suppliers must maintain in order to support any zero-rating of the supply. Time of Supply for ExportsFor the purpose of zero-rating, the time of supply occurs at the earlier of the following events:
Direct and Indirect ExportsA. Direct Exports
Direct exports may be zero-rated if the required documents to support zero-rating are maintained within 60 days.
Examples of Direct ExportsThe scenarios listed below are some examples of direct exports:
Please refer to the GST: A Guide on Exports (PDF, 717KB) for other direct export scenarios and required documents to support zero-rating for each scenario. B. Indirect ExportsUnlike direct exports, indirect exports occur when:
You must treat the sale as a local supply and charge GST accordingly. Exceptions for Indirect ExportsYou can only zero-rate the supply of goods if you are certain at the time of supply that all the goods will be exported and the required documents to support zero-rating can be maintained within 60 days.
Examples of Indirect ExportsThe scenarios listed below provide examples of indirect exports:
Please refer to GST: A Guide on Exports (PDF, 717KB) for other indirect export scenarios and required documents to support zero-rating for each scenario. 60-Day Rule for Exported GoodsWhen exporting goods, you have up to 60 days from the time of supply to export the goods and collate the required export documents. If you are unable to export the goods or obtain all documents within the 60-day period, you will have to standard-rate the supply of goods and charge GST. There are some exceptions to the 60-day rule. You can refer to the GST: A Guide on Exports(PDF, 717KB) for more information.Documents to Support Zero-RatingTo zero-rate your exports, you are required to maintain the relevant export evidence. Please maintain all transaction and transport documents as listed below.
Transaction Documents
Transport DocumentsFor exports via sea or airBill of lading/airway bill/cargo manifest/mate's receipt or subsidiary export certificate/note of shipment issued by freight forwarder/handling agent For exports via landExport permit or subsidiary export certificate/note of shipment issued by freight forwarder/handling agent Any other documents specified by the Comptroller in the GST: A Guide on Exports (PDF, 717KB) Common errors on output taxLearn about the qualifying conditions and the requisite documents to maintain in order for you to zero-rate your export of goods by watching the “Exports” chapter (at 1:04min) of this video! You may click here for more videos on commonly made output tax errors. Other Export ScenariosHand-Carried Export Scheme (HCES)The Hand-Carried Export Scheme or HCES is compulsory for all GST-registered persons who export their goods by hand-carrying them out of Singapore via Changi International Airport and want to zero-rate the goods being carried out. For more information, please refer to Hand-Carried Exports Scheme . Supplies to AircraftsYou may zero-rate supplies of stores, fuel and merchandise (for sale by retail to persons on the aircraft) to an aircraft. For more information, please refer to the GST Guide for the Aerospace Industry (PDF, 251KB). Supplies to ShipsYou may zero-rate the sale or lease of goods where the Comptroller is satisfied that the goods are:
For more information, please refer to the e-Tax guide on GST Guide for the Marine Industry (PDF, 297KB). FAQs
Do I need to issue tax invoices for my zero-rated supplies?You may issue a tax invoice or other document to notify an obligation to pay (e.g. commercial invoice) for your zero-rated supplies. If you choose to issue a tax invoice, you are required to indicate that GST is charged at 0% on the tax invoice.
Must I apply for export permit before exporting the goods?Yes. From 1 Apr 2013, Singapore Customs requires all declarations to be submitted before the goods are exported, including non-controlled and non-dutiable goods exported by sea and air. Singapore Customs has termed this requirement as Advance Export Declaration. For details on import and export documentation procedure, please refer to the Singapore Customs website . What is the term for the sale of a product abroad for a lower price than is being charged in the domestic market?Dumping is when an exporter sells a product in a foreign country at a price that's lower than in their home country. Exporting businesses flood the importing country's market with goods at drastically lower prices, which puts the importing nation's competing firms out of business.
What is selling of goods at low prices to other nations called?What Is Dumping? Dumping is a term used in the context of international trade. It's when a country or company exports a product at a price that is lower in the foreign importing market than the price in the exporter's domestic market.
What is the meaning of antiˌan-ˌtī- : designed to discourage the importation and sale of foreign goods at prices well below domestic prices. antidumping tariffs.
What is an example of antiExamples of Anti-Dumping Duty
The ITC recommended a 62.5% anti-dumping duty on FPD screens imported from Japan. Large American steel producers filed complaints with the US Department of Commerce about the dumping of steel by Chinese companies in the US markets.
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