About the Firm
A Practice Built on Careful Enquiry
Rambutan Legal was founded to bring structured, considered tax advisory to individuals and businesses in Singapore — without pressure or ambiguity.
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Established to Serve a Clear Need
Rambutan Legal was established with a straightforward purpose: to provide individuals and businesses in Singapore with tax advisory that is thorough, clearly communicated, and free from unnecessary complexity.
The firm's name draws on something familiar to Singapore — the rambutan, a fruit that requires patience and care to reach its best. It is a small reminder that good advisory work is rarely immediate, and that taking time to understand a client's circumstances properly leads to better outcomes.
Our practice covers personal income tax planning, corporate tax structuring, and GST registration and compliance. Each service is delivered through direct adviser engagement, with written reports provided as standard. We work with salaried professionals, expatriates, owner-managed businesses, and mid-sized enterprises seeking to organise their tax affairs in a considered manner.
Our Mission
To provide clients with a clear and accurate understanding of their tax obligations and the legitimate planning opportunities available to them under Singapore's tax framework.
Our Values
- Precision — Every recommendation rests on careful analysis, not generalisation.
- Transparency — We explain our reasoning clearly, so clients understand the basis of our advice.
- Compliance — Our approach is always aligned with IRAS guidelines and the relevant legislation.
- Respect — We communicate without jargon and without pressure, at all times.
Registered in Singapore
Rambutan Legal is registered and operates exclusively within Singapore. Our advisers are familiar with the local tax landscape, IRAS administrative practices, and the statutory framework that governs individual and corporate taxation.
Our Team
The People Behind the Practice
Clients work directly with their assigned adviser — there are no intermediaries.
Amirah Chong
Senior Tax Adviser
Specialist in personal income tax and expatriate matters, with over a decade of experience advising individuals on IRAS assessments and tax residency planning.
Rajan Subramaniam
Corporate Tax Adviser
Focuses on corporate structuring and cross-border tax matters, advising SMEs and owner-managed groups on achieving a well-organised and compliant tax position.
Liying Tan
GST Compliance Adviser
Dedicated to GST registration, input tax advisory, and compliance health checks, with particular experience supporting businesses navigating the transition to a higher GST rate.
Professional Standards
How We Maintain Quality
Every engagement is subject to consistent internal standards, regardless of scope or value.
Written Advisory as Standard
Every engagement concludes with a structured written document. Verbal-only advice is never our final deliverable.
Legislative Reference
All advice references the applicable statute — the Income Tax Act, GST Act, or relevant IRAS e-Tax Guide — so clients can verify the basis independently.
Client Confidentiality
All client information is held in strict confidence. We do not share client details with third parties except as required by law or with explicit consent.
Current Legislative Awareness
Our advisers monitor IRAS announcements, Budget changes, and legislative amendments on an ongoing basis to ensure advice reflects the current position.
Adviser Accountability
Named advisers are responsible for each engagement from start to finish. Clients always know who is handling their matter.
Plain-Language Communication
Technical findings are translated into accessible language. Reports are written to inform, not to impress with complexity.
Tax Advisory in Singapore
Singapore's Tax Landscape: A Structured Approach
Singapore operates a territorial tax system administered by the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Under this system, income that accrues in or is derived from Singapore is generally subject to tax, while most foreign-sourced income received by individuals remains exempt. For individuals and businesses alike, the specific application of these principles to their circumstances often requires careful analysis.
Personal income tax in Singapore is assessed on a progressive scale, with resident individuals eligible for a range of reliefs — including earned income relief, parent relief, and various employment-related deductions. The correct identification and application of these reliefs can materially affect a taxpayer's annual assessment, particularly for those with variable income or investment returns alongside employment income.
Corporate tax is assessed at a flat rate, with the partial tax exemption scheme providing meaningful relief for eligible companies, particularly smaller entities in their formative years. Understanding the interaction between these provisions and a group's overall structure — including holding arrangements and intercompany charges — is central to organising a corporate tax position that is both efficient and defensible.
GST at the current rate applies to most supplies of goods and services made by registered businesses in Singapore. For businesses approaching or exceeding the registration threshold, the decision to register voluntarily — and the management of input tax recovery — has significant practical implications. Rambutan Legal assists with all aspects of this process, from initial assessment through to ongoing compliance maintenance.
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We welcome enquiries from individuals and businesses seeking a clear, considered view of their tax position. Reach out to arrange an initial conversation.
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