Invoice maker for Singapore
Invoices and tax invoices for Singapore, in Singapore dollars.
Local rules
How invoicing works in Singapore
In Singapore only GST-registered businesses may show GST on an invoice. If you're registered, add your GST number and 9% GST. If you're not, send a clean invoice without it, in Singapore dollars.
At a glance
Invoicing in Singapore
- Currency
- Singapore dollar (SGD, $)
- Tax
- GST (Goods and Services Tax)
- Tax number
- GST registration number, often your UEN, e.g. 201912345A
- Registration
- GST registration is compulsory once your taxable turnover passes S$1 million a year.
Legal requirements
What an invoice in Singapore must include
What the rules in Singapore ask for. Every item has its own field in the editor above.
- The words "Tax Invoice" (if you're GST registered)
- Your name, address and GST registration number
- An invoice number and the date of issue
- The customer's name and address
- A description of the goods or services
- The total amount excluding GST
- The GST rate and GST amount
- The total amount including GST
Tax rates
GST rates in Singapore
Set the rate once for the whole invoice, or per item when different rates apply.
| Rate | % | Applies to |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | 9% | Most goods and services in Singapore |
| Zero-rated | 0% | Exports and international services |
| Exempt | Exempt | For example financial services and residential property |
Good to know
Not GST registered?
Then you may not charge GST or show a GST amount, and you don't issue tax invoices. A regular invoice with your details and the total is fine.
Simplified tax invoices
For sales of S$1,000 or less including GST, you may issue a simplified tax invoice with fewer details.
Foreign currency
You can invoice in another currency, but the GST amount must also be shown in Singapore dollars.
This is general information, not tax advice. Rules and rates can change, so check the latest with IRAS or your accountant.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What must a Singapore tax invoice include?
The words "Tax Invoice", your name, address and GST registration number, an invoice number, the date, the customer's name and address, a description, the total excluding GST, the GST rate and amount, and the total including GST.
Can I charge GST if I'm not GST registered?
No. Only GST-registered businesses may charge GST and issue tax invoices. If you're not registered, send a regular invoice without GST.
When is a simplified tax invoice allowed?
When the total including GST is S$1,000 or less. It needs fewer details, for example no customer address.
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