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Singapore ranks among world’s top five cities for tax efficiency, wealth preservation, and future readiness
July 27, 2025

Singapore uniquely ranks in the top five worldwide across tax favourability, wealth preservation, and smart sustainability indices.

Key Details
- Singapore ranks 3rd globally in tax friendliness (behind Abu Dhabi and Dubai), noted for moderate, stable tax rates and an extensive network of double tax treaties.
- It places 5th in wealth preservation, driven by inflation resilience, strong currency, and robust real estate and equity performance.
- Ranked 3rd in smart & sustainable cities for digital infrastructure, climate resilience, and governance, underscoring Singapore’s leadership in future-focused wealth protection.

Why It Matters for Gulf–ASEAN
Singapore’s balanced fiscal regime, political stability, and climate-forward policies enhance its role as a premier wealth hub, attracting Gulf capital and ASEAN family offices amid a shifting global tax landscape. Its leadership in tax efficiency and wealth stewardship supports deeper Gulf–ASEAN investment flows and collaboration.

What It Means for GAE Community
- Singapore offers a reliable, transparent platform for Gulf investors seeking sustainable, climate-conscious wealth preservation.
- The surge in Single Family Offices reflects Singapore’s growing ecosystem for private capital management and cross-border wealth strategies.
- GAE members can leverage Singapore’s legal predictability and innovative digital infrastructure to mitigate emerging tax and regulatory risks.

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