Assumptions
- AIS is likely mandatory when the employer had 5 or more employees in the relevant year, received a notice, or remained registered by the stated date.
- Benefits-in-kind can require Appendix 8A.
- Stock option gains can require Appendix 8B.
IR8A Generator and AIS Readiness Checker Singapore
Prepare a draft IR8A employment income summary and check AIS readiness inputs for Singapore employers.
Prepare IR8A readiness summary
Prepare a browser-only draft employment income summary and check whether AIS may be mandatory.
What this IR8A tool does
IRAS says AIS employers submit employees income information electronically so it is auto-included in employees tax returns. This tool helps prepare a draft employment income summary and flags likely Appendix 8A or 8B needs, but it does not submit AIS or generate an official IR8A file.
Source dateIRAS AIS page last updated 2 March 2026.IRAS AIS for Employment IncomeIRAS Reporting Employee Earnings
What this does not cover
- Does not submit employment income records to IRAS.
- Does not produce official technical-file-format output.
Worked examples
5 or more employees
The checker marks AIS as likely mandatory.
Benefits-in-kind
The checker flags Appendix 8A as likely needed.
Stock option gains
The checker flags Appendix 8B as likely needed.
IR8A Generator and AIS Readiness Checker Singapore FAQs
Is this an official IR8A form?
No. It is a browser-only preparation helper and readiness checker.
Does it submit AIS?
No. Submission must be done through IRAS-approved modes or payroll software integration.
Why include employee count?
IRAS states AIS submission is mandatory for employers with 5 or more employees in year 2025 and other listed conditions.