Anti-abuse and adjustment choices
Singapore adopts treaty-purpose preambles and the Principal Purpose Test with discretionary competent-authority relief. It selects Option B for specified-activity permanent-establishment exclusions, the alternative MAP minimum standard and corresponding-adjustment provisions. Those choices must be matched with the partner position and covered agreement, rather than treated as a standalone domestic tax rule.
Arbitration has limitations
Final-offer arbitration is the default. Court or tribunal decisions can prevent or terminate arbitration; domestic anti-avoidance reservations also restrict eligible cases. Taxpayers and advisers must preserve confidentiality, and a breach can end MAP and arbitration. Earlier MAP cases require both jurisdictions agreement to use the arbitration provisions. Compare the detailed deposited reservations and actual treaty commencement before relying on this summary.
Official source
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