With the current COVID-19 outbreak and its impact on businesses, Budget 2020 supports companies, workers and households with an immediate release of a $5.6 billion package to help them tide over this difficult time. Nevertheless, the emphasis on economic transformation and growth still remain strong, with an $8.3 billion budget allocation as announced by the Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Mr. Heng Swee Keat during his Budget 2020’s speech on 18 February 2020. A further $1 billion has also been set aside to build up the Government’s capabilities in cyber and data security over the next three years, in line with Singapore’s Smart Nation and Digital Economy ambitions.

Some of the initiatives that may be relevant to technology companies are listed below:

 

Initiatives that may be relevant includes wage support, financing support, advisory support, digital planning, expand beyond home market and tax support,

 

Wage Support 

Table showing the scheme available for wage support in Budget 2020

 

Financing Support 

Table showing the scheme available for financing support in Budget 2020

 

Advisory Support 

Table showing the scheme available for advisory support

 

Digital Planning 

Table showing the scheme available for digital_planning

 

Expand Beyond Home Market 

Table showing the scheme available for expand beyond home market

 

Tax Support 

Table showing the scheme available for tax support

Budget 2020 addresses the current needs and Singapore’s Smart Nation and Digital Economy ambition. It puts together various initiatives to help businesses expand their capabilities and upskill their people.

This article is contributed by Clarrie Tay and Chiang Jun Chin of our Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice.

To find out how our Technology, Media & Telecommunications team can assist you in your growth journey, please consult our specialists. 

Adrian Tan

Partner & Industry Lead, Technology, Media & Telecommunications 
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Koh Puay Hoon

Partner, Head of Tax 
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