Starting 1 January 2026, the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (STSDS) will be officially implemented. The good news is - 2026 is a “transition and learning [...]

When dealing with foreign investments, cross-border transactions, or documents signed overseas, the focus of stamp duty is not just on the rate itself. More importantly, [...]

In Malaysia, stamp duty is a tax imposed on specific legal instruments. Under the Third Schedule of the Stamp Act, the responsibility to pay stamp [...]

On 18 December 2025, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) and the Valuation and Property Services Department (JPPH) signed a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of [...]

Below are the deadlines for YA 2025 (to be submitted in 2026) covering individual taxpayers, employers, and businesses. Please check the applicable deadlines based on [...]

As Chinese companies increasingly expand overseas, outbound investment has become a common practice. However, many business owners, finance, and legal personnel are not familiar with [...]

To further standardize the corporate e-Invoice system, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has updated the e-Invoice implementation timeline, exemption conditions, and revenue determination [...]

The Social Security Organisation (SOCSO/PERKESO) reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the comprehensive security of the Malaysian workforce. The organization is strategically expanding its foundational protection [...]

Under the Employment Insurance System (Amendment) Bill 2025, employers are required to comply with new reporting obligations: 1. Before Hiring: Employers must notify SOCSO in [...]

Before: Approval periods were determined case by case with no uniform maximum. Now (effective retroactively from 27 November 2025): All Institutions/Organisations/Funds (IOT) approved under Section [...]