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HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd (trustee of Capitaland Mall Trust) v Chief Assessor [2019] SGHC 95

In HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd (trustee of Capitaland Mall Trust) v Chief Assessor, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Property tax, Evidence — Proof of evidence.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Ong Beng Chong v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2019] SGHC 91

In Ong Beng Chong v Commissioner of Stamp Duties, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Stamp duties, Revenue Law — Stamp Duties Act.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

BFH v Comptroller of Income Tax

Expenditure incurred for the acquisition of 3G spectrum rights and a 3G FBO licence is capital in nature because it provides an enduring benefit and enhances the taxpayer's core business structure.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

BQY & Anor v Comptroller of Income Tax

The intention of a taxpayer at the time of purchasing property is the key factor in determining whether profits from resale are taxable as income. Conduct and surrounding circumstances are used to infer this intention.

Sushant Shukla· ·12 min read
Singapore

Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax v Dynamac Enterprise [2022] SGHC 61

In Comptroller of Goods and Services Tax v Dynamac Enterprise, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

BLP v Comptroller of Income Tax [2014] SGHC 127

The High Court allowed the appeal in BLP v Comptroller of Income Tax, ruling that a special levy for major retrofitting was capital in nature. The court held that statutory maintenance duties under the BMSMA do not automatically transform a management corporation's activities into a taxable business

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Comptroller of Income Tax v BBO [2013] SGHC 74

In Comptroller of Income Tax v BBO, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Income Taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Comptroller of Income Tax v BLM [2013] SGHC 212

In Comptroller of Income Tax v BLM, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — International Taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Comptroller of Income Tax v BKW and another [2013] SGHC 205

In Comptroller of Income Tax v BKW and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue law — International taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Comptroller of Income Tax v BJY and others [2013] SGHC 173

In Comptroller of Income Tax v BJY and others, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue law — International taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

BFC v Comptroller of Income Tax [2013] SGHC 169

In BFC v Comptroller of Income Tax, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Income Taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

BFH v Comptroller of Income Tax [2013] SGHC 161

Expenditure incurred to acquire a 3G licence and spectrum rights is capital in nature because it secures an enduring benefit and enhances the core business structure of the taxpayer.

Sushant Shukla· ·15 min read
Singapore

ABD Pte Ltd v Comptroller of Income Tax

Entrance fees for a proprietary club are taxable as income at the time of receipt because the taxpayer becomes legally entitled to them upon the grant of membership, and they are not earned over the duration of the membership.

Sushant Shukla· ·16 min read
Singapore

AQQ v Comptroller of Income Tax [2012] SGHC 249

In AQQ v Comptroller of Income Tax, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Income taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

BFC Development LLP v Comptroller of Property Tax [2012] SGHC 237

In BFC Development LLP v Comptroller of Property Tax, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Property Tax.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Glengary Pte Ltd v Chief Assessor [2012] SGHC 183

The High Court allowed Glengary Pte Ltd's appeal, ruling that property annual value must reflect committed sales. The court affirmed the rebus sic stantibus principle, rejecting the Chief Assessor's attempt to use statutory fiction to ignore the property's actual state during valuation.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Chief Assessor v HSBC Institutional Trust Services (Singapore) Ltd [2012] SGHC 120

In Chief Assessor v HSBC Institutional Trust Services, the High Court ruled that notional depreciation expenses cannot be deducted from gross rent when calculating property annual value. The court held that only actual expenditures for property maintenance incurred during the valuation year are dedu

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

Comptroller of Income Tax v AZP [2012] SGHC 112

In Comptroller of Income Tax v AZP, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — International Taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read
Singapore

CDL Properties Ltd v Chief Assessor and another [2011] SGHC 31

In CDL Properties Ltd v Chief Assessor and another, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

AQP v Comptroller of Income Tax [2011] SGHC 229

In AQP v Comptroller of Income Tax, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Income Taxation.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Lai Ling Wan (alias Lai Lily) v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2011] SGHC 186

In Lai Ling Wan (alias Lai Lily) v Commissioner of Stamp Duties, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law — Contract.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

ABB v Comptroller of Income Tax [2010] SGHC 46

In ABB v Comptroller of Income Tax, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

ACC v Comptroller of Income Tax [2010] SGHC 316

In ACC v Comptroller of Income Tax [2010] SGHC 316, the High Court quashed the Comptroller's determination, ruling that payments made were not subject to withholding tax under section 45. The court held that section 12(6)(a) requires a direct nexus to a loan or indebtedness involving the resident.

Sushant Shukla· ·9 min read
Singapore

Cheok Doris v Commissioner of Stamp Duties [2010] SGHC 17

In Cheok Doris v Commissioner of Stamp Duties, the High Court of the Republic of Singapore addressed issues of Revenue Law.

Sushant Shukla· ·8 min read