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Instructions

The Letter of Residence (LOR) is issued by IRAS to certify that a company is a tax resident of Singapore for purposes other than claiming tax benefits under the Avoidance of Double Taxation Agreements (DTAs) or Limited Treaties.

Please note the following:

(1) You can only submit one Application for LOR for each calendar year.

(2) For multiple calendar years, please submit separate application form for each calendar year.

(3) Processing time:
Generally, the processing time for an Application for LOR is 14 working days. However, the processing time may be longer if the case requires additional information or further clarification.

(4) Additional information or documentation:
Additional information or documentation may be requested if the information provided in your application is incomplete or if further clarification is needed.

(5) Delivery mode of successful application and/ or query letter:
If your application is successful, a digital copy of the LOR will be made available at “View Notices/ Letters – Corporate Tax” digital service at myTax Portal. We shall proceed to download the LOR and share with you.

LOR Form

Part 1 - Application Details


Your request for LOR cannot be acceded to as the qualifying condition(s) are not met. Please advise us which condition above the company is not able to satisfy and provide substantiating information to demonstrate the company’s tax residency.

Due to the lack of commercial substance in Singapore, your request for LOR cannot be acceded to. If you wish to appeal, please provide substantiating information to demonstrate the commercial substance of the company.

Due to the lack of commercial substance in Singapore, your request for LOR cannot be acceded to. If you wish to appeal, please write to us via myTax Portal and provide substantiating information to demonstrate the commercial substance of the company. In the tax mail, please select the category "Corporate Tax (Filing and Applications)" and subject “Certificate of Residence/ Tax Reclaim Form”. Thank you.

Foreign-owned Investment Holding Companies


Foreign-owned investment holding companies, with purely passive sources of income or receiving only foreign-sourced income, are generally not considered tax residents of Singapore because they usually act on the instructions of their foreign companies/ shareholders. For IRAS to consider your request for LOR, please provide the following information: (Additional 30 mins estimated time to complete)

Non-Singapore Incorporated Companies and Singapore Branches of Foreign Companies


Non-Singapore incorporated companies and Singapore branches of foreign companies are controlled and managed by their foreign parent. They are not considered tax residents of Singapore.

For IRAS to consider your request for LOR, please provide the following information: (Additional 30 mins estimated time to complete)

Part 2 - Declaration
Part 3 - Company's Particulars
Part 4 - Contact Details

As the company is a foreign company or Singapore branch of a foreign company, the tax reference type you have selected is incorrect. Please select the appropriate tax reference type or review your response to question 4.