Tax | Asia-Pacific

Allen & Gledhill has a leading tax team that assists high-profile domestic and international corporate clients, including real estate firms and investment trusts, fund managers and financial institutions, with tax planning and structuring. The firm maintains an active tax litigation practice, regularly advising on disputes with the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore. The team also works closely with the corporate and capital markets teams to offer a comprehensive service. Singapore Airlines, Ayala and Singtel are among the clients represented by the team.

Baker McKenzie has a pre-eminent tax team advising an impressive portfolio of global clients from a range of sectors, including finance and technology. The firm draws upon a deep bench of tax lawyers, advisers, economists and consultants to provide a comprehensive service. The department's areas of expertise include international and domestic tax planning, structuring and transfer pricing. The team is active on tax disputes and audits and assists with advanced pricing arrangements. Leveraging its global network, the practice frequently assists with cross-border matters. Baker McKenzie is also a popular choice of counsel among high net worth individuals and family-owned businesses for wealth management advice.

Drew & Napier is widely recognised as a go-to group for tax disputes and is well placed to represent clients in investigations initiated by tax authorities as well as subsequent appeals in all levels of court. The firm provides support on a range of tax matters arising from corporate transactions. The team offers further expertise in stamp duty and goods and services tax and houses legal specialists with extensive knowledge in finance and accounting. The lawyers are experienced in advising families on private wealth matters, including wealth succession and asset protection.

Dentons Rodyk & Davidson is well placed to advise both high net worth individuals and multinational corporates on tax implications of cross-border transactions, restructuring and investments as well as tax avoidance matters relating to income tax, GST and stamp duty. The team possesses tax expertise in the real estate, manufacturing, e-commerce and technology sectors. The practice also has a developed knowledge of cryptocurrency tax matters.

Rajah & Tann Singapore has a well-established tax group, providing assistance with tax elements of cross-border transactions, inbound and outbound investments and tax disputes. The firm offers wide sector expertise, having experience in tax issues in the financial services, manufacturing and technology sectors. The team is also able to advise on the tax structuring of high-value transactions.

WongPartnership has a broad practice offering expertise in both tax advisory and disputes, with areas of focus including tax planning, stamp duty and property tax. The team leverages the firm's wider corporate, banking and real estate expertise to advise on the tax aspects of high-value transactions. The lawyers are noted for representing clients in tax inquiries and subsequent appeal cases. The firm's client roster includes Singapore-based entities as well as foreign corporations, with experience in assisting with multi-jurisdictional tax matters.

Withers KhattarWong has a good reputation for its Singapore tax practice and is well versed in tax structuring for funds and corporates on their investments. The firm also offers expertise in tax planning for clients with cross-border activities, notably for restructuring and expansion purposes. The team's clients include PAG Renewables Fund, FLOW Digital Infrastructure and Nuveen Alternative Living Fund.

WTS Taxise is a capable tax law boutique in Singapore which is notable for its expertise in international trade taxation and transfer pricing. The firm fields a strong team with a wide range of backgrounds, including individuals who have worked for international law firms, major accounting firms and the Inland Revenue Authority. The team regularly advises on tax issues concerning permanent establishment, transfer pricing and employee compensation issues.