NEWS UPDATE JULY 18,2024
NEWS UPDATE JULY 18,2024 Singapore: Online portal improvements implemented Singapur: Implementierung der Verbesserungen beim online-system The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority's (ICA) online portal has been enhanced to simplify the application process for Singapore citizenship, permanent residency and the associated long-term visit pass. To ensure security and authenticity, all adult applicants and sponsors must use Singpass (a digital identity system used by Singapore residents and businesses to securely access e-government services) to access the portal and digitally submit a separate consent and declaration for the information submitted. Prior to these improvements to the online system, these consents and declarations were submitted on paper forms. Also, the portal has eliminated offline application forms so that all data must be entered online and application forms are created based on the user's profile. A new requirement has also been introduced that applicants must complete and submit their online applications within 14 days of starting the application process (previously they only had seven days), otherwise the application documents will be deleted from the online system. Finally, qualified individuals can now apply for multiple visa programs at the same time, such as the Long-Term Visit Pass and Permanent Residence, in a single application for a fee of SGD 130. Applicants will be informed at the beginning of their application process that they are eligible for this option. These improvements not only ensure general user-friendliness, but also simplify the application process for certain visa programs. Das Online-Portal der Einwanderungs- und Kontrollbehörden (ICA) wurde verbessert, um das Antragsverfahren für die Staatsbürgerschaft Singapurs, den Daueraufenthalt und den damit verbundenen Langzeitbesuchspass zu vereinfachen. Um die Sicherheit und Authentizität zu gewährleisten, müssen alle erwachsenen Antragsteller und Sponsoren den Singpass (ein digitales Identitätssystem, das von Einwohnern und Unternehmen in Singapur für den sicheren Zugang zu elektronischen Behördendiensten genutzt wird) verwenden, um auf das Portal zuzugreifen und eine separate Zustimmung und Erklärung für die eingereichten Informationen digital abzugeben. Vor diesen Verbesserungen des Online- Systems wurden diese Zustimmung und Erklärung auf Papierformularen eingereicht. Auch wurden durch das Portal Offline-Antragsformulare abgeschafft, so dass alle Daten online einge-geben werden müssen und Antragsformulare auf der Grundlage des Nutzerprofils erstellt werden. Auch wurde eine neue Vorschrift eingeführt, wonach die Antragsteller ihre Online-Anträge innerhalb von 14 Tagen nach Beginn der Antragstellung ausfüllen und einreichen müssen (vorher hatten sie nur sieben Tage Zeit); andernfalls werden die Antragsunterlagen im Online-System gelöscht. Und schliesslich können qualifizierte Personen jetzt in einem einzigen Antrag gegen eine Gebühr von SGD 130 mehrere Visa-Programme gleichzeitig beantragen, z. B. die Pässe für Long- Term Visit und Permanent Residence. 4 convinus.com Die Antragsteller werden zu Beginn ihres Antragsverfahrens darüber informiert, dass sie für diese Option in Frage kommen. Diese Verbesserungen sorgen nicht nur für eine allgemeine Benutzerfreundlichkeit, sondern vereinfachen auch das Antragsverfahren für bestimmte Visaprogramme.
BEST PRACTICE ASSEMBLY AND PROJECT ASSIGNMENTS ABROAD PART 3 - HOW CAN TAXATION BE AVOIDED? FRIEDERIKE RUCH, CONVINUS The duration of most project and assembly assignments ranges from several weeks to 24 months. Only a few individual project and assembly assignments last longer. Use from several weeks up to 183 days For most assignments lasting up to a maximum of 6 months, taxation in the country of assignment can be avoided. Instead, taxation takes place in the employee's country of residence. Example An employee resident in Germany is working in Switzerland from May to October 2024 (5 months) for assembly work. In January, he already spent 2 weeks skiing in Zermatt for private reasons. The employee is due to return to Switzerland in December 2024 for remedial work. Salaries are paid 100% in Germany and no costs are borne by a Swiss branch or subsidiary. This example can be used to explain the various taxation criteria if there is a double taxation agreement between the country of residence and the country of assignment. In this case, the socalled "fitter clause" applies to short-term assignments. These criteria are relatively similar in the various double taxation agreements and include the following points: Less than 183 days in a 12-month period, calendar year or tax year in the country of assignment and No payment of remuneration in the country of assignment and No assumption of costs for a permanent establishment or branch in the country of assignment. It is important to note that all three points must be fulfilled in order to avoid taxation in the country of use. 5 convinus.com
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