Disclosures
Disclosures & Disclaimers
All investments involve risk, including potential loss of principal. Clients must consider all relevant risk factors and personal financial situation before trading, please read our Risk Warning Statement. Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors as the special risks inherent to options trading may expose investors to potentially rapid and substantial losses, please read Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before trading. Futures and futures options trading is speculative and not suitable for all investors, please read the Risk Disclosure Statement prior to trading. Futures accounts, including options on futures, are not protected under the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC).
TD Ameritrade Singapore Pte. Ltd. has contracted with TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, as the executing broker, providing order routing and market data services for US securities markets; TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, as the custodian and clearing firm for US securities markets; and Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, a futures commission merchant and custodian for US Futures markets. None of the published material is an offer or solicitation for brokerage services or other products or services by TD Ameritrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc. or Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC in Singapore or any jurisdiction where their offer or sale is not qualified or exempt from registration.
TD Ameritrade Singapore Pte. Ltd. has contracted with TD Ameritrade, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, as the executing broker, providing order routing and market data services for US securities markets; TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, as the custodian and clearing firm for US securities markets; and Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC, a futures commission merchant and custodian for US Futures markets. None of the published material is an offer or solicitation for brokerage services or other products or services by TD Ameritrade, Inc., TD Ameritrade Clearing, Inc. or Charles Schwab Futures and Forex LLC in Singapore or any jurisdiction where their offer or sale is not qualified or exempt from registration.
Social Media Disclosures
Please do not post personal information; account information; testimonials; investment advice; or recommendations about specific securities, products, or services. Nothing posted by TD Ameritrade Singapore or its employee(s) should be considered a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security. We reserve the right to screen and moderate comments, and to remove offensive material. We also reserve the right to block users posting inappropriate content, or for any other reason. TD Ameritrade Singapore and its employee(s) are not affiliated with social media providers and have no control over how those providers or other third-party sites may use the information you share. If you participate in any social networking sites you should be familiar with their respective privacy/security policies, be knowledgeable about how account settings work, and be aware of how user information can be displayed and used throughout the site. Again, please remember for your own security, you should never communicate any personal or account information using social media channels.
Whenever TD Ameritrade Singapore or its employee(s) follows another social media user, shares third-party content, or provides hyperlinks to third-party content, this information is intended to provide additional perspective and should not be construed as an endorsement of any services, products, guidance, individuals, or points of view. All content distributed through TD Ameritrade Singapore's social media channel is intended for Singapore residents only.
Nothing posted by TD Ameritrade Singapore or its employee(s) should be considered a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security. We reserve the right to screen and moderate comments, and to remove offensive material. We also reserve the right to block users posting inappropriate content, or for any other reason.
Whenever TD Ameritrade Singapore or its employee(s) follows another social media user, shares third-party content, or provides hyperlinks to third-party content, this information is intended to provide additional perspective and should not be construed as an endorsement of any services, products, guidance, individuals, or points of view. All content distributed through TD Ameritrade Singapore's social media channel is intended for Singapore residents only.
Nothing posted by TD Ameritrade Singapore or its employee(s) should be considered a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold any specific security. We reserve the right to screen and moderate comments, and to remove offensive material. We also reserve the right to block users posting inappropriate content, or for any other reason.
U.S. Taxes
As a non-U.S. tax payer in the U.S. markets, you may be asking yourself about U.S. taxation and how it works. At TD Ameritrade Singapore, we have you covered.
If you are not a U.S. citizen and not required to file a U.S. tax return, you are considered a foreign investor by the U.S. tax codes. As such, certain income types are subject to U.S. withholding. Please review the Foreign Investors and U.S. Taxes Disclosure.
Dividends and Interest Income
TD Ameritrade Singapore will withhold on applicable distribution income at the time of payment as discussed in the disclosure document provided above. In general, additional U.S. withholding or taxes will not be levied after the year end as all taxes due were already remitted to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). Reportable distribution income earned is reported on Form 1042-S.
Capital Gains
Gains earned from trading activity are typically not subject to U.S. withholding or taxation, however your country of residence may require reporting of activity done in the U.S. markets.
Certifying Non-US Tax Payer Status
Upon account opening, a W-8BEN and other documentation is needed to certify non-US tax status. This W-8BEN is valid for three calendar years after the signature date, unless owner information changes causing the form to become invalid prematurely. TD Ameritrade Singapore sends notifications prior to the forms expiration to ensure your account is in good order.
U.S. Estate Proceedings and Taxation
Certain assets owned by an investor outside the United States at their time of death may be subject to U.S. estate taxation. The estate executor is required to file a United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return Estate of nonresident not a citizen of the United States. The estate tax is imposed on the transfer of assets therefore the return (IRS form 706-NA) is necessary in order to move assets or funds from the decedent's account. Additional information may be found on the IRS website under Form 706-NA.
If you are not a U.S. citizen and not required to file a U.S. tax return, you are considered a foreign investor by the U.S. tax codes. As such, certain income types are subject to U.S. withholding. Please review the Foreign Investors and U.S. Taxes Disclosure.
Dividends and Interest Income
TD Ameritrade Singapore will withhold on applicable distribution income at the time of payment as discussed in the disclosure document provided above. In general, additional U.S. withholding or taxes will not be levied after the year end as all taxes due were already remitted to the Internal Revenue Service ("IRS"). Reportable distribution income earned is reported on Form 1042-S.
Capital Gains
Gains earned from trading activity are typically not subject to U.S. withholding or taxation, however your country of residence may require reporting of activity done in the U.S. markets.
Certifying Non-US Tax Payer Status
Upon account opening, a W-8BEN and other documentation is needed to certify non-US tax status. This W-8BEN is valid for three calendar years after the signature date, unless owner information changes causing the form to become invalid prematurely. TD Ameritrade Singapore sends notifications prior to the forms expiration to ensure your account is in good order.
U.S. Estate Proceedings and Taxation
Certain assets owned by an investor outside the United States at their time of death may be subject to U.S. estate taxation. The estate executor is required to file a United States Estate (and Generation-Skipping Transfer) Tax Return Estate of nonresident not a citizen of the United States. The estate tax is imposed on the transfer of assets therefore the return (IRS form 706-NA) is necessary in order to move assets or funds from the decedent's account. Additional information may be found on the IRS website under Form 706-NA.