Nick Fofana

Bootstrapped Startups in Singapore: Why They're Winning

Building a High-Performing Family Office: Blueprint for Multigenerational Wealth

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MAS Strengthens Singapore’s AML/CFT Framework

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Applicability of Taiwan CFC Rules to Trusts

Taiwan's Taxation of Offshore Trusts: Key Developments

China's New Tax Enforcement Reality: What You Need to Know

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Case Note: GIS and others v The Comptroller of Income Tax [2025] SGITBR 3

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Case Note: GIQ v The Comptroller of Income Tax [2025] SGITBR 1

Institutionalised Exceptionalism: The G7-US Agreement on Pillar Two

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The OECD’s Model Reporting Rules for Digital Platforms—and China’s New Approach

Taxation of Influencers in Taiwan: Current Rules, Challenges, and the Impact of New Regulations

Taxation of Influencers in Japan: Obligations, Risks, and Recent Trends

China’s Influencer Tax Crackdown: Compliance, Transparency, and Impact on Industry Growth

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How Influencers Are Taxed Under Current Rules in Korea

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Taxation and Regulation of Influencers in Hong Kong: Compliance, Enforcement, and Global Comparison

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Singapore Tax Advance Rulings Summary: July 2025

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Singapore's Enhanced Financial Sector Incentive Schemes: Tax Reforms for 2025

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The Digital Transformation of Tax Administration: Insights from the OECD TADTI Report

UK Tax Software Standards: A Digital Transformation at Scale

Taxation of Influencers in Indonesia: Challenges and Enforcement

Singapore's VCC Framework Strengthens: MAS Issues New Governance Guidelines

Singapore Tax Board Rules Against Embedded Derivatives in Tax Rate Dispute

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GloBE Rules Implementation and Budget Measures

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Singapore's Ministry of Finance Proposes Major Tax Reforms

Sharon Salim recently wrote: "Beyond the 9 to 5: Why side hustles are becoming a way
of life for more full-time workers in Singapore" in The Straits Times (Published July 7,
2025)

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The Tax Reality Behind Singapore's Side Hustle Boom

New requirements for CRS 2.0 for Reporting multiple tax residences

Reporting All Domestic Tax Residences Under CRS

Essential Updates to the Common Reporting Standard

Understanding CRS 2.0: Essential Updates to the Common Reporting Standard

A summary on Crypto Asset Reporting Framework(CARF) in Singapore

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Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) in Singapore: A Summary

The impact of Trump’s 10% tariffs on SIngapore’s imported goods  

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Impact of the Trump tariffs on Singapore and Singapore businesses

A key area of focus for Velten Advisors is the 

Calvin Adhikang

The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (“IRAS”) has consistently emphasised that bloggers and social media influencers are required to file income taxes if they are engaged in a trade or business.

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Taxation of Bloggers & Influencers in Singapore

Philippines tax authority has formed a special task force specifically to audit social media personalities and ensure they are properly paying taxes on their earnings.

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BIR Tax Crackdown: What Philippine Social Media Influencers Need to Know

Digital Content Creators in Malaysia must be aware of the increasing Tax obligations. With the threat of penalties, compliance is crucial.

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Tax Obligations for Digital Content Creators in Malaysia

The spotlight is on Thailand as the country intensifies it’s focus on content creators and influencers.

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Thailand tightens tax rules for influencers

Angeline Valencia

Measures necessary to boost the use of blockchain technology in order to enhance Singapore’s economic activity in the financial sector 

Singapore Budget 2020 measures needed to boost adoption of blockchain technology

Singapore’s Budget 2020 tax reforms aim to drive blockchain innovation and solidify its global fintech leadership

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What more could be done for digital financial assets and fund management in Singapore?

Three trends will play important roles amid pandemic uncertainty and other evolving dynamics.

What's going to drive Singapore's investment management sector in 2022



Harnessing data about building performance allows for the development of the concept of digital real estate

Digital real estate: going beyond mere space

Singapore’s Budget 2023 sets out the strategic policy decisions that the republic is making to navigate these uncertain times

Protecting social resilience, mobility and cohesion



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