Entering Singapore Tax Code

Enter the appropriate Singapore tax code in the SG PEPPOL Tax Code field on the tax code record being referenced by your invoice or credit memo records. This links your NetSuite tax codes with Singapore tax codes; otherwise, you'll get an error in processing the e-documents of invoices and credit memos.

To enter the tax code in the SG PEPPOL Tax Code field:

  1. Go to Setup > Accounting > Taxes > Tax Codes.

  2. From the list, click Edit next to the tax code record you use for your business in Singapore.

  3. In the SG PEPPOL Tax Code field, select the appropriate Singapore tax code.

    For more information, see Singapore Tax Codes.

  4. Click Save.

Singapore PEPPOL-Ready e-Invoicing SuiteApp Tax Codes

The SuiteApp uses the following tax codes and tax types for accounts with a Singapore nexus:

Tax Type

Description

Properties

SG_DS

Supplies you need to report under GST law

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_ES33

Specific categories of exempt supplies listed under regulation 33 of the GST (General) Regulations

  • Rate: -

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Exempt

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_ESN33

Exempt supplies not listed in regulation 33 of the GST (General) Regulations

  • Rate: -

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Exempt

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

  • Non-Regulation 33 Exempt Supplies

SG_NG

Supplies from a company that isn't registered for GST

  • Supplies from a company which is not registered for GST

SG_OS

Supplies outside the scope of the GST Act

  • Rate: -

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Exempt

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_SR

Standard GST rate for Singapore

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Both

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_SRCA-C

Customer accounting supply where the customer is responsible on the supplier's behalf

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG_RC

  • Available on: Purchase transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

  • Customer Accounting

  • Post as Sales in IAF

SG_SRCA-S

Customer accounting supply made by the supplier

  • Rate: -

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Exempt

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

  • Customer Accounting

SG_SRLVG

Your own supply of low-value goods

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_SROVR-LVG

Low-value goods supplied by a redeliverer or electronic marketplace for third-party suppliers

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_SROVR-RS

Remote services supplied by an electronic marketplace under the Overseas Vendor Registration Regime

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Sales transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

SG_SRRC

Reverse charge - Standard rate for Singapore

  • Rate: 9%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG_RC

  • Available on: Purchase transactions

  • Tax Rate Type: Standard

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

  • Post as Sales in IAF

SG_UNDEF

Used when NetSuite cannot determine the appropriate tax code for a transaction.

 

SG_ZR

Zero GST rate for Singapore

  • Rate: 0%

  • Tax Type: GST_SG

  • Available on: Both

  • Tax Rate Type: Zero

  • Payables Account: Tax on Sales Singapore

  • Receivables Account: Tax on Purchases Singapore

Singapore PEPPOL-Ready e-Invoicing SuiteApp Purchase Tax Codes for GST InvoiceNow

The SuiteApp uses the following purchase tax codes and tax types for accounts with a Singapore nexus:

Tax Type

Description

TX

Standard-rated purchases

TXCA

Standard-rated purchase of certain goods subject to customer accounting.

ZP

Purchases with zero GST rate.

IM

Imports of goods (9% GST paid to Singapore Customs on the import of goods into Singapore)

ME

Import of goods under a Special Scheme where GST payable is suspended.

IGDS

Imports of goods under the Import GST deferment scheme.

BL

Disallowed expenses

NR

Purchases from non-GST registered suppliers.

EP

Exempt purchases

OP

Out of scope purchases

TXRC-TS

Imported services and LVG directly attributable to the making of taxable supplies.

TXESS

Standard-rated purchases directly attributable to Regulation 33 exempt supplies.

TXRC-ESS

Imported services and LVG directly attributable to Regulation 33 exempt supplies.

IM-ESS

Imports of goods directly attributable to Regulation 33 exempt supplies.

TXRC-N33

Standard-rated purchases directly attributable to non-regulation 33 exempt supplies.

Imported services and LVG directly attributable to non-regulation 33 exempt supplies.

IM-N33

Imports of goods directly attributable to non-regulation 33 exempt supplies.

TX-RE

Residual input tax purchases from GST-registered suppliers that are subject to GST at 9%. Attributable to the making of both taxable and exempt supplies or incurred for the overall running of the business.

TXRC-RE

Residual input tax on imported services and LVG subject to reverse charge.

Attributable to the making of both taxable and exempt supplies or incurred for the overall running of the business.

IM-RE

Residual input tax on imports of goods subject to GST at 9%.

Attributable to the making of both taxable and exempt supplies or incurred for the overall running of the business.

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