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GST e-Services: A Quick Guide for Entrepreneurs

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If your business is GST-registered in Singapore, the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) offers a range of online services to help you manage your GST matters more efficiently.
Here’s a simplified breakdown so you know exactly what each service does, what you need to prepare, and how fast you can get it done.

1. Apply / Manage GIRO Plan

Easily set up or update your GIRO arrangement for GST payments.

  • Use it for: New GIRO applications, reactivating a previous plan, or changing your payment schedule.
  • What to prepare: GST registration number, CorpPass, internet banking login.
  • Time needed: Submission in 5 minutes, instant approval once authorised.

2. Cancel GST Registration

If you no longer need to be GST-registered, apply for cancellation here.

  • Use it for: Businesses that are closing, restructuring, or no longer meeting registration requirements.
  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass, property details (if any), and relevant tax reference numbers.
  • Time needed: Submission in 10 minutes; immediate approval if no further checks are required.

3. File / Edit GST Returns

Submit your GST returns or correct past filing errors.

  • Use it for: Regular GST filing (GST F5), or submitting GST F7 (Disclosure of Errors).
  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass, transaction figures for the filing period.
  • Time needed: 5 minutes; instant acknowledgement.

4. GST Registered Business Search

Check if a business is GST-registered — no login needed.

  • Use it for: Supplier or customer verification.
  • What to prepare: Business name, GST number, or UEN.
  • Time needed: Instant search.

5. myTax Mail

Securely correspond with IRAS about GST or other tax matters.

  • Use it for: Sending queries or supporting documents.
  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass, enquiry details, attachments (max 5 files, up to 10MB total).
  • Response time: Within 5 working days.

6. View GST Notices / Letters

Access GST-related correspondence from IRAS for the past 3 years.

  • Use it for: Viewing letters, notices, and acknowledgements.
  • What to prepare: GST number and CorpPass.

7. Pay Taxes

Make GST payments or generate a Payment Slip Number for internet banking.

  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass, internet banking login.
  • Processing time: Updated within 3 working days.

8. Register for GST

Apply for GST registration (compulsory or voluntary).

  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass, required supporting documents.
  • Processing time: usually 2 working days (compulsory) or 10 working days (voluntary).

9. Appeal for Penalty Waiver

Request waiver for late submission or late payment penalties.

  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass.
  • Processing time: Immediate result; account updated within 3 working days.

10. Retrieve GST Returns for ASK Review

Download past GST returns (up to 5 years) for Assisted Self-help Kit reviews.

  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass.

11. Update GST Contact Details

Change your GST mailing address or subscribe to email alerts.

  • Processing time: Immediate, except address changes (3 working days).

12. Update Notice Preferences

Choose how your company receives GST notices.

  • Processing time: Effective within 7 days.

13. View Account Summary

Check your GST statement of account, payment status, and outstanding tax.

  • What to prepare: GST number, CorpPass.

14. View GST Filing Status

Track the submission status of your GST returns.

15. View / Cancel GIRO Plan

Cancel your existing GIRO plan instantly.

16. View / Apply for Declaring Agents

For businesses under special GST schemes to manage authorised declaring agents.

  • Processing time: Effective within 2 working days.

17. File Statement of Claims (Qualifying Funds)

Submit claims electronically for qualifying funds and VCCs.

18. Submit Requested Documents

Send requested documents to IRAS in PDF or XML (max 10MB per file).

Why This Matters for Entrepreneurs

Managing GST doesn’t have to be a hassle. With these e-Services, you can handle most tasks in minutes, avoid penalties, and keep your business tax affairs in order — all without visiting IRAS in person.

Pro Tip: Always prepare the required documents before logging in to save time and ensure smooth submission.

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