In Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 7), Minister of State for Trade and Industry Alvin Tan responded to clarifications sought by Members on the Economic Expansion Incentives (Relief from Income Tax) (Amendment) Bill. The Bill was then approved in the House.
The proposed amendments will facilitate a greater depth of exposure and experience, as well as provide more career pathways for young lawyers, said MP Nadia Ahmad Samdin. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 7), she said while the changes will bring Singapore’s system closer in alignment with the standards and guid
The Legal Profession (Amendment) Bill seeks to strengthen the training regime for lawyers and better equip law graduates with the relevant skills and competencies to meet the demands of Singapore’s changing economy, said MP Patrick Tay. Speaking in Parliament on Tuesday (Nov 7), he noted that lengthening the practice
The Approved Royalties Incentive (ARI) scheme, which will be extended by five years until December 31, 2028, has been enhanced. It shifted from an agreement-based approach to an activity-based approach from April this year. Under the old agreement-based approach, companies had to get approval from the Economic Developm
The proposed amendments represent a “constructive” move towards establishing regulation that can foster the development of dependable and ethical lawyers, said NMP Razwana Begum Abdul Rahim. This will contribute to a more equitable, ethical and inclusive society that serves both the legal profession and the broad