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Taxes · IRAS

Late or Missing IR21: Filing and Enforcement

Where clearance is required, employers must notify IRAS at least one month ahead. Paying a composition amount does not replace filing the missing form.

Source checked · 11 October 2026

Respond to notices

IRAS may offer composition of up to S$5,000 per offence or issue a court summons. To accept composition, pay and file IR21. If summoned and seeking to avoid attendance, the stated steps must be completed at least one week before the court date. A postponement request requires attending court; ignoring a summons can lead to further action.

Waiver requests

The page lists limited circumstances considered for composition waiver, such as a first request, clearance not being required, or the same period already filed by another group company. Use the official appeal form and provide the relevant circumstances. A conviction can involve a fine while the outstanding filing obligation remains.

Official source

A concise, independent Apex Gateway guide based on the official English source, not a reproduction of the complete document. Consult the original for full conditions, exceptions and subsequent updates.

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