CLA Global TS Welcomes Advisory Director to Lead New Management Consulting Division

Singapore, 3 July 2025 – CLA Global TS is pleased to welcome its newest Advisory Director, Yu Shilong, who also serves as Head of Consulting and Corporate Development Director. Shilong will lead the newly established Consulting arm focused on Management Consulting, offering strategic guidance in corporate and operational strategy, enterprise transformation, change management and performance […]

CLA Global TS Champions Finance Journalism at Singapore Press Club Award 2025

Panel of Judges for the CLA Global TS – Singapore Press Club Finance Journalism Award 2025 From left to right: Henry Tan, Group CEO & Chief Innovation Officer, CLA Global TS; Kevin Lim, Freelance Writer/Editor; and Amit Jain, Director, NTU-SBF Centre for African Studies   Singapore, 30 June 2025 – CLA Global TS is pleased […]

The U.S. Imposes Heavy Tariffs on Chinese Shipping 中资企业全球投资与税务战略 – 美国对中国船运征重税，全球航运链重塑在即

中资企业全球投资与税务战略 美国对中国船运征重税，全球航运链重塑在即 美国重税压境，中国航运企业如何突围？——新加坡S13A免税政策成为全球布局关键一环 2025年4月17日，美国贸易代表办公室（USTR）宣布对中国船东、航运公司及中国制造船舶的运营商征收重税，行动源自《301条款》新一轮制裁，目标直指中国在全球航运及造船领域的主导地位。 新政策概览： 美国对中资航运企业的三重征税： 该项费用最高每艘每年征收5次，政策覆盖面广、影响深远。   深度分析：这不仅是加税，更是重塑全球航运格局的 “明确信号”   对于中资航运、船舶租赁、跨境物流及相关制造企业而言，这不仅意味着成本上升，更标志着： 未来全球航运业的运营、资产配置、利润安排，都将受到政策地缘化的深刻影   新加坡如何提供突破之道？——看懂S13A条款 作为全球重要航运与贸易枢纽，新加坡长期以政策中立、税收优惠、国际认受性高著称，尤其是其《所得税法》第13A条，为国际航运企业提供了强有力的税务免除依据。   新加坡《所得税法》第13A条（Section 13A）详解： 核心内容： 若企业从事的是 “符合条件的航运活动” ，其来源于国际航运的收入可完全免征企业所得税（目前为17%）。 适用条件包括： • 船只用于运送货物或乘客出入新加坡境外港口； • 企业为船东、租赁人（bareboat/demise charter）或营运商； • 收入来源包括：运费、租金、滞期费、相关服务费等； 实务意义： • 船东通过新加坡实体收取运费收入，可合法免税； • 可搭配《避免双重征税协定》（DTA），在多国之间进行税负优化与利润回流； • 不与航运企业激励政策（如AIS）冲突，可同时规划，形成双重税务盾牌。   配合AIS激励计划的组合优势： 两者结合使用，既适用于单船项目，也适用于整个船队结构性安排。 典型规划场景举例： 场景一：中资公司拥有船队并将部分运力用于美线运输 • 新加坡设立船舶控股/运营平台公司； • 船舶收入通过新加坡实体收取，享受S13A免税； • 船舶登记或租赁安排灵活，可规避美国新税政策冲击； • 同时享受DTA减免其他国家预提税。 场景二：中资公司通过融资租赁购买船舶 • 新加坡注册融资租赁实体，结合AIS计划及S13A规划结构； • […]

Navigating the New USTR301 Tariffs and What Shipping Companies Need to Know

On 17 April 2025, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced new measures under Section 301 that will significantly affect the global shipping industry. These tariffs are set to take effect from 14 October 2025 and would introduce service fees on vessels associated with China—including those owned, operated, or built in the People’s Republic of […]

Accelerate Growth with M&A – Why Commercial Due Diligence Matters

Geopolitical risk and market uncertainty have become part of the business landscape. Unpredictable policy shifts, international tensions, and political instability are now major drivers of financial market volatility and investor sentiment. At every stage—from market expansion and product launches to strategic partnerships and digital transformation—businesses are exposed to a range of risks. Navigating these challenges […]

CLA Global TS Announces the Appointment of Assurance Director – Tan Da Xun

Singapore, 30 May 2025 – CLA Global TS is pleased to announce the appointment of Tan Da Xun as its newest Assurance Director. Prior to this appointment, Da Xun served as an Assurance Principal for several months, during which he oversaw audit engagements, represented the firm at various events, and provided insights on Financial Services […]

ESG Reporting – Building Reputations with Proof, Not Promises

Sustainability reporting and communication is integral for stakeholders to understand a company’s holistic performance. On 5 March 2025, CLA Global TS and Milk & Honey PR co-hosted a fireside chat with sustainability and communications leaders to unpack what Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting really means for business credibility and resilience. To improve business reputation […]

Cross-Border Synergy: Exploring the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Initiative

In today’s dynamic economic landscape, companies are increasingly seeking opportunities to leverage strategic advantages for regional expansion and market improvement. The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) presents a unique opportunity for businesses to capitalize on Singapore’s esteemed position in global and regional markets, fostering growth and expansion. To maximize the potential of venturing into this […]

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