25/05/2026
We attended the “Reinventing the Tax Landscape: Get Future Ready!” conference today, organised by the Singapore Tax Academy as part of its 20th anniversary.
There were many thoughtful perspectives shared by speakers across the industry from regulators and policy makers from IRAS, the OECD and the UN, academics and practitioners. It is always useful to hear how others are navigating an increasingly complex tax environment.
One point that stood out was that tax certainty remains a key goal for IRAS and other regulators. Another was the use of AI in tax administration.
The topics in this conference reinforce what we see often in practice - getting the tax analysis right early in a transaction, whether local or cross-border, makes a real difference. It is not just about efficiency. It also helps avoid unnecessary leakage and, importantly, reduces the risk of disputes down the line.
At Oaks Legal, we are very mindful of this in our work. We regularly collaborate with specialist partners, both in Singapore and across jurisdictions through our network, to help clients navigate these issues in a practical and commercially sensible way.
If you are working through a transaction or restructuring, or would simply like a second pair of eyes on the tax angle, feel free to reach out to our team. We would be glad to have a conversation.
