Singapore has become an exceptionally prosperous region for ambitious tax specialists to focus on their careers whilst enjoying an optimal standard of living. There are a host of fascinating experiences right on your doorstep! Aside from the attractive salaries and exquisite working conditions among many multinational corporations, the city is full of entertainment and captivating […]
Category: Asia
Top Reasons for Tax Expats to Relocate to Hong Kong
Are you an ambitious tax expat considering a move to Hong Kong to develop your career or take on new professional challenges? There are more great reasons to relocate than you think, and the Kingpin team are here to support you along the way. Explore this latest blog for an insight into our perspective on […]
Living Costs in Hong Kong for Tax and Transfer Pricing Expats
Are you an ambitious tax or transfer pricing professional pondering a move to Hong Kong? The Kingpin team are here to support you with our knowledgeable advice and specialist expertise. Discover our perspective on the cost of living in Hong Kong and explore top tips to ensure an efficient relocation without the stress. Although a […]
Singapore International Schools – Options for Expats
One of the most important decisions when moving to a new country is what school your children will attend. Singapore provides a large choice of schools in multicultural environments. International schools are the best option for mobile expats and allow both the transition in and out of the country to be made easily. Local schools […]
Transfer Pricing in Singapore
On 23 February 2006, Singapore introduced its first comprehensive guidance on transfer pricing. This came more than a decade after the OECD had published its guidelines in 1995. Although the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) insists it applied the arm’s length principle (ALP) the entire time through Singapore’s tax treaties, the guidance was the country’s first attempt to create a transfer pricing culture of its own.
Top Five Places for Expats to Live in Singapore
The Lion City grants a high standard of living and quality of life. Although 85% of Singaporeans live in high-rise buildings, this small island can provide expats with a variety of different homes in extremely contrasting areas. Due to the island’s size, living in Singapore allows you to access cultural hotspots without travelling a great […]
Doing Business in Singapore
Background to business Singapore is a far cry from the small and underdeveloped country that it used to be and for a small country, has firmly established herself as a global business hub. Recently overtaking Hong Kong as the top place in Asia for multinational corporations to set up headquarters, it sits in a strategic […]
Relocating to Malaysia: Expat Communities
With its multi-cultural society Malaysia is an ideal location to consider and one of Asia’s most developed. Beaches, jungles and cities inhabit the country along with good weather. Kuala Lumpur is the largest city and capital, known for its luxury shopping malls, great food and markets, it is a hub for international business and travel. […]
Top Three Places to Live in Malaysia
Rich in culture and heritage, Malaysia boasts large multinationals, making it the ideal location for your next move. A place where the ‘big four’ call home in some of its most vibrant cities, employment prospects are naturally high for foreign workers. Cost of living database, Numbeo recently claimed consumer prices are 38% lower than London […]
The simple cost of living in Malaysia
From a small tin-mining village to a world class infrastructure. While business behaviour is similar to the West, Malaysia can provide an intercultural experience, an affordable lifestyle and a 25% increase in income. The only country to hold territory on both mainland Asia and the Malay Archipelago, Malaysia is home to rainforests, beaches and islands. […]