Past Events

Becoming a Singapore PR
The Iyer Practice & IPAC Financial Planning Singapore
27 Jan 2011

Singapore 2010 Tax Update
The Iyer Practice & Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC)
20 Jan 2011

Becoming a Singapore PR
AAM Advisory
09 Dec 2010

To be a PR or not be a PR?
The Henley Group
11 Mar 2010

Becoming a Singapore Permanent Resident: What you need to consider
The Iyer Practice & Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd
11 Mar 2010

Singapore Budget 2010
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) & The Iyer Practice
9 Mar 2010

Mr Shanker Iyer discuss the Tax Changes announced in Budget 2010 and their implications and impact on various sectors.

The Tax Essentials and Outlook 2010 Seminar
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW)
4 Feb 2010

Mr Shanker Iyer was invited to speak on a panel discussion focusing on the impact on profitability.

Tax Updates in 2009
The Iyer Practice & SICC
28 Jan 2010

Mr Shanker Iyer takes a high level look back on key changes and developments in Singapore tax legislation for 2009.

Becoming a Singapore Permanent Resident: What you need to consider
The Iyer Practice & Professional Investment Advisory Services Pte Ltd
21 Oct 09

Doing Business in India - A Corporate, Regulatory and Tax Perspective
The Iyer Practice & SICC & Amarchand Mangaldas
8 Oct 09

3rd IFA International Tax conference 2009
IFA Mauritius
15 May 2009

ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
ACCA dinner talk
18 Feb 2009

The American Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
2009 Singapore Budget Updates
17 Feb 2009

The Iyer Practice & SICC
Breakfast Briefing on 2009 Budget
10 Feb 2009

Mr. Shanker Iyer discuss insights on the main pronouncements of the 2009 Budget and other significant tax developments .

CCH Tax Seminar
Singapore Post-Budget Update 2009
10 Feb 2009

Mr. Shanker Iyer present significant developments relevant to Singapore corporate tax during 2008.

The Iyer Practice & SICC
Doing Business in India: Avoiding the Pitfalls
4 Nov 2008

Mr. Shanker Iyer discuss tax aspects of Singapore companies investing in India.

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Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore
Challenges and issues of implementing IFRS 36: Impairment of Assets
3 Nov 2008

Mr. Shanker Iyer presented a paper on the topic "Challenges and issues of implementing IFRS 36: Impairment of Assets" at a technical discussion organised by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore. .

Please click here for a copy of the presentation slides.

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India - Ahmedabad Branch
Certificate Course on International Tax
11 Oct 2008

Shanker Iyer presented topics on "Tax Laws of Asia Pacific Countries" and "Principles and Provisions of International Taxation in the Domestic Law".

The International Fiscal Association, India
'UNLOCKING OPPORTUNITIES’
An introduction to Labuan International Business and Financial Centre
21 - 22 Aug 2008

Mr Shanker Iyer acted as joint representatives from the Labuan International Financial Centre on a tour to the Indian cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad and spoke at events organised with the International Fiscal Association

Korean Chamber of Commerce, Singapore
Singapore Tax System with Korean Companies
29 July 2008

Shanker Iyer joined as speaker with IRAS in presenting on various aspects of Singapore tax to members of Korean Chamber of Commerce.

Accounting and Corporate Regulatory Authority
“Essentials for Business” Seminar
1 July 2008

The “Essentials for Business” Seminar is a highly interactive seminar where participants can gain insight into practical compliance issues and directors’ responsibilities, from experts.

Shanker Iyer highlighted some key issues such as tax measures to help businesses cope with rising costs, new tax incentives for deploying more eco-friendly equipment and reduction in top level personal income tax rates. Shanker Iyer shared his insight on how the main pronouncements and other significant tax developments are likely to have impact on businesses.

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) & American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)
Singapore Budget Briefing 2008
29 February & 6 March 2008

Singapore's Second Minister for Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam delivered his Budget speech on 15 February 2008. Shanker Iyer addressed his speech on Singapore Budget 2008 on 29 Feb (SICC-Singapore Budget Breakfast Briefing) and 6 March 2008 (AmCham- Singapore Budget Briefing).

Shanker Iyer highlighted some key issues such as tax measures to help businesses cope with rising costs, new tax incentives for deploying more eco-friendly equipment and reduction in top level personal income tax rates. Shanker Iyer shared his insight on how the main pronouncements and other significant tax developments are likely to have impact on businesses.

Risky Business - Doing Business with the Wrong People
19 June 2007

Our firm recently organised a breakfast event on "Risky Business - doing business with the wrong people", sponsored by World-Check, a database organisation that acts as an essential tool for background and pre-employment screening, fraud prevention, government intelligence and enforcement and other identity authentication and risk-prevention practices.

The speaker, Mr David Leppan, founder and CEO of World-Check discussed about reputation risk and damage caused by not properly identifying customers or associates when entering into a business relationship.

The event attracted delegates from a diverse range of industries - close to 70 delegates attended the one- and-half-hour briefing at Tanglin Club.

American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)
Singapore Tax Update 2006
7 February 2007

Shanker Iyer provided a layman's overview of the many tax changes in Singapore during 2006 to AmCham members on 7 February 2007. Topics covered include corporate and personal income tax as well as Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) & American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham)
Singapore Budget Briefing 2007
28 February & 8 March 2007

Singapore's Second Minister for Finance, Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam delivered his Budget speech on 15 February 2007. Shanker Iyer presented his Budget paper to members of SICC and AmCham on 28 February and 8 March 2007 respectively, and discussed the new tax measures and incentives announced in the 2007 Budget statement. The briefing was held at the Pan Pacific Hotel, Singapore.

IFA India - SRC Conference :: International Tax Planning via Singapore
1 September 2006

Mr. Shanker Iyer presented at a seminar for the topic of International Tax held at Chennai on 1st and 2nd September.

Doing Business in Indonesia
25th August 2006

A breakfast briefing on "Doing Business in Indonesia" was organised by Shanker Iyer & Co at the Tanglin Club Singapore. The briefing attracted over 60 delegates to hear main speaker Mr. Prijohandojo Kristanto to elaborate on the factors to consider setting up a business in Indonesia, and from Mr. Shanker Iyer about the tax considerations for a Singapore investor, as well as short discussions at the Q & A session.

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce
Singapore Budget Briefing 2006
28th February 2006

Shanker Iyer & Co and Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) organised a seminar on "Singapore Budget Briefing 2006". Shanker Iyer and Richard Ellard of Shanker Iyer & Co gave their presentation on important aspects of the Budget and some of its implications.

American Chamber of Commerce's Annual Tax Update
19th January 2006

Richard Ellard and Shanker Iyer of Shanker Iyer & Co provided a layman's update of tax changes in Singapore during 2005 to members of the American Chamber of Commerce, Singapore. This includes topics of corporate and personal income tax as well as GST.

Singapore Companies (Amendment) Act 2005
17th January 2006

Shanker Iyer & Co, KhattarWong, and Singapore Business Federation organised a seminar on "Singapore Companies (Amendment) Act 2005". Shanker Iyer and J. Bala of Shanker Iyer & Co, and Yang Eu Jin of Khattar Wong presented on key amendments to the Act. The seminar attracted almost 200 delegates from the Singapore business community.

Market Outlook for Investing in 2006
29th November 2005

Shanker Iyer & Co and the Professional Investment Advisory Services (PIAS) organised a seminar on Market Outlook for Investing in 2006. Tony Dolphin, Director of Economics & Strategy of Henderson Global Investors presented his thoughts to the participants on global economic issues and the likely impact on financial markets in 2006. An update on taxation of investment income in Singapore was also given by our Tax Director, Richard Ellard.

Mauritius Trusts for Singapore Residents
25th October 2005

Shanker Iyer & Co organised a breakfast briefing on "Mauritius Trusts for Singapore Residents" - a presentation from our alliance partner in Mauritius, Multiconsult Limited. The briefing discussed opportunities and benefits of Mauritius as an alternative trust jurisdiction to Singapore residents.

The Western India Regional Council of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India
International Study Tour
5th September 2005

Shanker Iyer & Co presented to The Western India Regional Council on doing business in Singapore and the respective Singapore tax related issues, and the recent FTA was presented by The Singapore Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). High level representatives also discussed opportunities for Indian companies in Singapore after the signing of CECA.

Singapore Business Federation – Corporate Governance Seminar
31st January 2005

Shanker Iyer & Co. and the Singapore Business Federation organised a seminar on Corporate Governance and the Sarbanes Oxley Act for the Singapore business community. The seminar attracted almost 100 delegates, in an effort to understand the best practices in Corporate Governance and the practical impact of the Sarbanes Oxley Act. Partners Glenn Davis and Tony Zecca from J H Cohn LLP, our associated firm in New York, who have a thriving Corporate Governance consulting practice, enthralled the audience with their in depth knowledge of the subject.

Singapore International Chamber of Commerce & British Chamber of Commerce – Singapore Budget Briefing 25th February 2005	American Chamber of Commerce – Singapore Budget Briefing 10 March 2005

Singapore’s 2005 Budget was announced on 18 February 2005. The Prime Minister gave his assessment of the economy and set out tax new measures aimed at SMEs, and a series of refinements to existing tax incentives and programs. Shanker Iyer and Richard Ellard presented the budget proposals to members of the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce and the British Chamber on 25th February 2005 as well as American Chamber of Commerce on 10 March 2005 and addressed member’s questions.

Shanker Iyer & Co. – Mauritius and Singapore Trusts Workshop
2nd March 2005

Shanker Iyer & Co. organised a trust workshop aimed at intermediaries in response to the wide interest in this topic currently in Singapore. Vinay Juwaheer, Director of Multiconsult Mauritius, and Mark Lea, Senior Partner of Lea & White Hong Kong / Singapore provided an overview on features of trusts in Mauritius and Singapore and covered in detail how to set up and run trusts in each jurisdiction.

Shanker Iyer & Co. – Doing Business in China Breakfast Briefing
23rd March 2005

The breakfast briefing organized by Shanker Iyer & Co. was aimed at providing an overview of the China market, economy and direction, and some practical considerations to setting up a business in China. We were delighted to welcome Chris Devonshire-Ellis, Senior Partner of Dezan Shira & Associates, Beijing, supported by Uday Gujadhur of Multiconsult Mauritius. The keen interest in China’s booming market attracted delegates from a wide range of industries and we are most grateful to IE Singapore’s Network China for their support with the event.