Ratification does not amend every provision
Singapore deposited on 21 December 2018 and the MLI entered into force for it on 1 April 2019. A bilateral agreement is covered only where both partners nominate it; individual modifications depend on compatible positions. Minimum standards address treaty abuse and dispute resolution, while Singapore also selected optional binding arbitration. Changes are implemented through Gazette Orders and tax-specific commencement rules.
Principal-purpose and dispute questions
The PPT targets arrangements whose principal purposes secure benefits contrary to the treaty object and purpose; it is not described as a bar to bona fide commercial operations. Residents facing treaty-inconsistent taxation can seek MAP assistance. The FAQ 2018 signatory count and original web paths are historical; use current treaty modifications and OECD positions to assess a present transaction rather than relying on the early network snapshot.
Official source
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