To equip businesses with basic knowledge on GST, IRAS offers the course “Introduction to GST” via e-Learning or seminar.
Businesses that have voluntarily registered for GST must complete the course within three months from the effective date of registration. If you are completing the course via e-Learning, your particulars (business name, business reference number, your name and designation) will be requested for submission to IRAS upon passing the quiz at the end of the course.
The course covers topics including:
- Important GST principles
- Charging and claiming of GST
- How to complete and file your GST returns
- What records and documents to keep
- Responsibilities of a GST-registered business
- How to avoid making mistakes in GST accounting
e-Learning
You may access the e-Learning course “Introduction to GST” online anytime at your convenience. As places for the seminars are limited, you are strongly encouraged to choose the e-Learning mode.
This online course consists of 8 modules. To enhance learning, examples and interactive exercises are used. You can attempt the 8 modules on separate occasions, and return to any module for revision. Summary of each module is available for printing.
Seminar
The details of up-coming seminars are as follows:
Time: 9.30 am -- 12.30 pm
Registration starts at 9.00 am
Venue: HDB Hub Auditorium Basement 1
480 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh
HDB Hub
Singapore 310480
Location Map
Available dates for 2010
19 Aug; 15 Sept
You can register by sending an e-mail to gst@iras.gov.sg stating the following details:
- Company name and GST Registration No.
- Official name(s) as per NRIC/passport, designation(s) and contact number(s) of the participant(s)
- Preferred seminar date(s), if any
Due to limited seating capacity, registration is on a first come first served basis and only 2 participants are allowed from each organisation. We will send you a confirmation email following successful registration. If you are unable to attend the seminar, we would appreciate if you could notify us at least 5 working days in advance.
You may also download a copy of the seminar slides.
FAQs
If you wish to be excused, please write to us at gst@iras.gov.sg stating the name and tax reference number of your previous and current company and the date of the seminar in which you have attended previously.