What is a reportable donation under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act and are there any exemptions to this requirement?
A reportable donation, under the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA), includes any of the following:
(i) a single-time donation of S$10,000 or more from a foreigner or a foreign entity, or
(ii) an anonymous donation of S$10,000 or more, received by a religious group in Singapore.
There is no need to declare the receipt of the following types of donations:
(i) Donations from foreigners residing in Singapore on valid Employment passes or Immigration passes issued by the relevant authorities in Singapore;
(ii) Anonymous donations received through donation boxes placed at the religious sites;
(iii) Proceeds collected during religious ceremonies or rites;
(iv) Non-cash donations (such as statues or ritual items); and
(v) Zakat and Fitrah.
For more information, please visit https://eservices2.mha.gov.sg/rds/landing/mrha.
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