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EPISODE · Nov 23, 2025 · 32 MIN

Singapore vs Australia: Which Tax System Actually Works?

from The Numbers Game · host Martin Vidakovic, Nick Reilly, Jason Robinson

Today we look at why Singapore’s tax system delivers stronger incentives for business and workers, from 17% company tax to lower personal tax rates and no capital gains. We compare the cost-of-living trade-offs, how innovation is supported, and what Australia could learn from a model that rewards progress instead of punishing it.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Singapore vs Australia(00:50) What Singapore Gets Right On Tax And Incentives(02:19) Singapore’s Startup Tax Exemption Scheme Explained(04:01) How Early Tax Breaks Help Small Business Survive(05:36) Singapore’s Personal Tax Brackets vs Australia(09:25) Cost Of Living: Housing, Cars And Transport In Singapore(11:49) How Singapore Supports Innovation And Startups(12:27) Singapore Property Rules(14:17) Why Cars Are So Expensive Under Singapore’s COE System(19:20) Social Harmony Policies And Why Crime Is Low(28:00) How To Structure A Business In Singapore Legally(30:05) What Australia Could Learn From Singapore’s ApproachCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: [email protected] Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Today we look at why Singapore’s tax system delivers stronger incentives for business and workers, from 17% company tax to lower personal tax rates and no capital gains. We compare the cost-of-living trade-offs, how innovation is supported, and what Australia could learn from a model that rewards progress instead of punishing it.

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