GST Calculator Singapore (2026)
Add or remove 9% GST from any amount instantly.
What is the GST Calculator?
The Singapore GST Calculator adds or removes the 9% Goods and Services Tax from any amount. GST is a broad-based consumption tax on imports and most goods and services, administered by IRAS. The current 9% rate has been in effect since 1 January 2024.
Quick Answer
infoAmount does not include GST — GST will be added
Result updates as you type
GST amount (9%)
$90.00
Before GST
$1,000.00
After GST
$1,090.00
Disclaimer
This calculator provides tax estimates and should not be viewed as a final assessment. Actual tax payable may vary due to reliefs, deductions, and YA-specific rules not covered here. It is not intended to be your sole source of financial guidance.
Rates last verified: 4 Apr 2026.
Verify with IRAS (https://www.iras.gov.sg). Full disclaimer at smartcalculator.sg/disclaimer.
Quick Reference
- • Current GST rate: 9% (effective 1 January 2024)
- • Add GST: price x 1.09; Remove GST: price / 1.09
- • GST registration threshold: $1 million taxable turnover per year
- • Exempt supplies (no GST): sale & lease of residential property, most financial services, life insurance, investment precious metals (IPM)
- • Zero-rated supplies (0% GST, input tax recoverable): exports of goods, international services
- • Standard-rated (9% GST) includes: food & groceries, medical/healthcare services (including public hospitals — subsidised, not exempt), general insurance (motor, travel, H&S)
- • GST Voucher (Budget 2025): eligible households receive cash, MediSave top-ups and U-Save rebates; refer to gov.sg for the latest year’s amounts
Who This Calculator Is For
Consumers Checking Prices
GST of 9% (effective 1 Jan 2024) is added to most goods and services. This calculator shows price before and after GST.
- Current rate: 9% since 1 Jan 2024
- Applies to: most goods and services in Singapore
- Exempt: residential property rentals, financial services, bare land
- Zero-rated: exports and international services
Businesses Registered for GST
GST-registered businesses collect 9% GST from customers and remit to IRAS quarterly. Input tax on business purchases can be claimed back.
- Mandatory registration: taxable turnover >$1 million/year
- Voluntary registration: available below threshold
- File: GST F5 return quarterly
- Claim: input tax on business expenses
Businesses Not Registered for GST
Non-registered businesses cannot charge GST. No GST collected = no GST payable. No input tax claims.
- Cannot charge GST: if not registered
- No GST: on invoices issued
- Cannot claim: input GST on purchases
- Consider voluntary registration: if buying from GST-registered suppliers
How GST Works in Singapore
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a broad-based consumption tax levied on the import of goods and nearly all supplies of goods and services in Singapore. The current rate is 9%, effective from 1 January 2024.
GST is charged by GST-registered businesses on their goods and services. Businesses with taxable turnover exceeding $1 million per year must register for GST.
Certain supplies are exempt (residential property sales, financial services) or zero-rated (exports, international services). The GST Voucher scheme helps lower-income Singaporeans offset the impact of GST. For your personal tax obligations, see our Income Tax Calculator.
Worked example: A GST-registered business invoices $5,000 for services. GST at 9% = $450. Invoice total = $5,450. The business collects $450 from the client and remits it to IRAS (after deducting any input GST the business itself paid on its expenses). If the business paid $200 in GST on its own purchases (input tax), it remits only the net $250 to IRAS. This input tax claim mechanism is the core of how GST works for registered businesses.
For consumers, certain supplies are exempt or zero-rated: residential property sales and leases are exempt; most financial services (interest, life insurance premiums, currency exchange) are exempt; investment precious metals (IPM) are exempt; exports and international services are zero-rated (0% GST). Food, groceries, healthcare services (including those from public hospitals — which are subsidised rather than exempt), and general insurance (motor, travel, H&S) are standard-rated at 9%. The GST Voucher schemeprovides annual cash, MediSave, and U-Save utility rebates to lower-income Singaporeans and households to offset the impact of GST; amounts are revised each Budget, so check gov.sg for the latest year’s entitlement.
GST Quick Reference
Add GST (Exclusive to Inclusive)
Price x 1.09 = GST-inclusive price
Example: $100 x 1.09 = $109.00
Remove GST (Inclusive to Exclusive)
Price / 1.09 = GST-exclusive price
Example: $109 / 1.09 = $100.00
GST Amount Only
Price x 0.09 = GST amount
Example: $100 x 0.09 = $9.00
Registration Threshold
$1,000,000 taxable turnover
GST-Registered vs Non-Registered Business
Registration status affects your ability to charge GST and claim input tax. The decision depends on your turnover and customer base.
| Aspect | GST-Registered | Not GST-Registered |
|---|---|---|
| Charge GST to customers | Yes — 9% on taxable supplies | No |
| Claim input tax | Yes — on business purchases | No |
| Filing requirement | Quarterly F5 return to IRAS | None |
| Mandatory threshold | Turnover >$1M/year | Below threshold |
| Price competitiveness | May appear 9% more expensive to B2C customers | Prices appear lower (no GST added) |
B2B businesses benefit more from registration (clients can reclaim GST). B2C businesses with mostly end-consumers may be more price-competitive without registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the GST rate in Singapore for 2026?expand_more
The GST rate in Singapore is 9%, effective from 1 January 2024. This was increased from 8% (which applied throughout 2023) as part of a planned two-step increase from the previous 7% rate.
How do I calculate GST-exclusive and GST-inclusive prices?expand_more
To add GST: multiply the price by 1.09. For example, $100 becomes $109. To remove GST from an inclusive price: divide by 1.09. For example, $109 / 1.09 = $100 before GST. The GST amount itself is the difference between the two.
What is the GST registration threshold in Singapore?expand_more
A business must register for GST if its taxable turnover exceeds $1 million in a 12-month period, or if it expects to exceed $1 million in the next 12 months. Voluntary registration is also possible for businesses below this threshold.
What goods and services are exempt from GST?expand_more
GST-exempt supplies in Singapore include the sale and lease of residential properties; most financial services (interest, life insurance premiums, currency exchange); and investment precious metals (IPM). Zero-rated supplies (0% GST) include exports of goods and international services. Note: general insurance (motor, travel, health & surgical), food, groceries, and medical services (including public hospitals, which are subsidised rather than exempt) are all standard-rated at 9%.
Does GST apply to services as well as goods?expand_more
Yes. GST applies to nearly all supplies of goods and services in Singapore by GST-registered businesses, with limited exceptions. Professional services (legal, accounting, consulting), F&B, retail, e-commerce, and digital services from overseas providers are all subject to 9% GST. Notably, overseas digital services (streaming platforms, app stores, software subscriptions) have been subject to GST since 2020 under the Overseas Vendor Registration regime, meaning you pay 9% GST on Netflix, Spotify, and similar services even though the provider is not Singapore-based.
Should my business register for GST?expand_more
GST registration is compulsory if your taxable turnover exceeds or is expected to exceed $1 million in any 12-month period. Voluntary registration is allowed even below this threshold. Registering voluntarily makes sense if you have significant business expenses subject to GST (allowing you to claim input tax refunds), or if your customers are mainly GST-registered businesses who can claim back the GST you charge. However, once registered, you must charge GST on all taxable supplies and file quarterly GST returns — adding administrative overhead that may not be worthwhile for small businesses with mostly end-consumer customers.
Sources
- • IRAS (iras.gov.sg) — GST rate, registration requirements, and exempt/zero-rated supplies
- • IRAS — GST Voucher scheme and consumer guidance