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Singapore Moving Tax Guide 2025: Customs Exemptions for Immigrants

Singapore Moving Tax Guide 2025: Customs Exemptions for Immigrants

Singapore has a prosperous economy, excellent welfare and a good living environment. Especially in the context of Hong Kong's increasingly unstable society, Singapore's stability and security have become the first choice of Hong Kong people. However, before immigrating, there are many details that need to be considered, such as moving accommodation, back baggage allowances, checked item restrictions, etc., to ensure a smooth transition to your new living environment. This article provides you with a detailed guide to enjoy tax-free benefits when immigrating to Singapore and to better understand Singapore’s prohibited items and restrictions.

 

Duties and Customs Fees in Singapore

The first issue that Hong Kong people need to understand when immigrating to Singapore is tariffs and customs fees. The tax rate for imported items in Singapore is 8%, and the tax exemption is SGD 400. < span style=""text-decoration: underline;"">Calculate Singapore tariffs

 

 

< span class=""NormalTextRun SCXW108219695 BCX0"">Immigration to Singapore tax exemption

The tax exemption for moving immigrants to Singapore is SGD 15,000. The tax exemption limit only applies to household items for personal use and cannot include items for commercial use and some specific items, such as cars, motorcycles and their parts, fuel, suitcases, furniture, wardrobes, kitchen equipment and other large items.

 

Duty-free applicable items

There are also some different conditions and declaration procedures for applying for tax exemption. The application for immigration removal must arrive in Singapore within 6 months before the immigration removal. The declaration procedures must be completed within 3 months after the immigration removal. At the same time, it is necessary to provide relevant documents such as cargo list and identity certificate, and fill in the customs declaration form and immigration moving statement. After passing the review, the customs will waive relevant taxes and fees.

 

1. Daily necessities such as personal clothing, shoes and cosmetics

2. Personal electronic devices and household appliances, such as laptops, mobile phones, TVs, etc.

3. Personal collections such as personal books, photos, tapes, records, etc.; bedding such as sleeping bags, blankets, pillows, etc.; personal items and decorations, such as watches, jewelry, glasses, etc.

4. Personal sports equipment, such as golf clubs, tennis rackets, etc.; personal musical instruments such as pianos and drums

5. Personal artwork, such as oil paintings, sculptures, etc.

6. Small decorations such as home furnishings and lamps

7. Video cameras, cameras and accessories

8. Personal toys and entertainment items, such as game consoles, inflatable swimming pools, etc.

9. Personal office supplies, such as computer desks, chairs, filing cabinets, etc.

 

It should be noted that the above items are tax-free only if they meet the application conditions and tax-free quota, and cannot be used for commercial purposes. If the items moved by immigrants exceed the tax-free limit, corresponding duties and consumption taxes must be paid.

 

< span class=""NormalTextRun SCXW108219695 BCX0"">Apply for tax exemption conditions

1. Personal items that have been owned and used for at least three months

3. The recipient must promise that the items will not be discarded within three months from the time they are imported into Singapore

4. Items must be imported within 6 months of the recipient’s immigration to Singapore 

 

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Fill inDeclaration of Facts ( DOF) The system declares imported personal items and applies for tax exemption

 

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1. Passport < /span>

2.Employment pass (applicable to people who immigrate for work)&nbsp ;

3. Entry Permit 

4.Bill of lading/air waybill < /span>

 

Time required for approval

TradeNet Get Customs In-Non Payment Permit .

 

Prohibited Items

Meat, fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, health products, medicines, Chewing gum

 

The information in this article comes from the Singapore Customs website. The latest information is Singapore Customs website shall prevail.

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