Beyond compliance, smart tax planning can deliver substantial financial benefits. At Magellan Corporate Services, we provide tailored tax advisory for specific transactions, commercial events, and long-term structuring, always with an eye on regulatory alignment and business objectives.

With decades of CFO-level experience and up-to-date technical knowledge, we help you make confident, informed decisions that optimise your tax position while maintaining IRAS compliance.

Our Advisory Services Cover:

• Transaction-Based Tax Advisory

• Strategic tax input for significant business events such as:
  • Mergers, acquisitions, and divestments
  • Shareholder or ownership restructuring
  • Business transfers and asset disposals
  • Intellectual property or brand licensing arrangements
  • Cross-border transactions and withholding tax implications

• Group Structuring and Reorganisation
  • Evaluation and design of tax-efficient group structures
  • Use of Singapore holding companies and relevant tax exemptions
  • Planning for intercompany funding, dividends, and management fees
  • Consideration of anti-avoidance and substance requirements

• Tax Incentive & Exemption Review
  • Assessment of eligibility for Singapore tax schemes (e.g. Start-Up Tax Exemption, Partial Tax Exemption, R&D Tax Incentives, Pioneer/Incentive Schemes under EDB or ESG)
  • Application support and documentation preparation

• GST Advisory on Complex Scenarios
  • GST treatment for composite and exempt supplies
  • GST implications of property transactions, international services, and digital goods
  • Reverse charge and overseas vendor registration considerations

• Cross-Border and International Tax Planning
  • Application of Singapore’s double tax treaties
  • Permanent establishment risk assessment
  • Structuring inbound/outbound investments with tax efficiency

• Tax Optimisation Reviews
  • Review of historical filings for missed deductions or exposures
  • Identification of optimisation opportunities for recurring business activities
  • Integration of tax insights into commercial decision-making processes

Strategic Value We Provide:

• Practical, Actionable Advice
  Grounded in experience, focused on implementation—no abstract memos, just clear solutions.

• Customised for Your Business Context
  We consider your commercial, operational, and long-term goals, not just tax savings in isolation.

• Confidential, Independent Perspective
  Independent advice focused solely on your interests, free of audit or product-sale conflicts.