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UK seeks business views on response to US tariffs
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UK/Viet Nam: Free Trade Agreement
This treaty was presented to Parliament in April 2025.
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Support for UK businesses helping to rebuild Ukraine
Department for Business and Trade (DBT) initiatives to support UK businesses helping to rebuild critical infrastructure in Ukraine.
Now is the time to generate growth together with India
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Finance in Singapore
Banking Singapore has a number of local and international banks that offer commercial banking services.
All banks handle travellers cheques and change foreign currencies. ATM’s can be found in most shopping malls. British nationals who have been granted employment passes can make an application to open a bank account. For information on how to open an account and what documents are required please refer to individual banks’ websites.
Compulsory Social Security Savings Plans
British nationals who are working and have permanent residence (PR) status in Singapore are required to contribute to the Central Provident Fund (CPF).
Singapore Taxation
British nationals are liable to pay taxes in Singapore on all income accrued in, or derived from Singapore. The extent of your tax liability will depend on your tax residency status. For more information please go to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) website.