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YA 2025 Tax Filing Deadlines

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 [...]

ODI Guide to Outbound Direct Investment (ODI) Filing Process

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 [...]

Attention! Fake News Regarding the RM200 SARA Grant

The Ministry of Finance Malaysia has issued an official clarification: The circulating claim that “RM200 SARA assistance will be released on 28 November” is entirely [...]

Key Highlights: 2025 Tax Guidelines on Digital Currency (HASiL)

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) has updated its Guidelines on the Tax Treatment of Digital Currency (Second Edition, 5 December 2025). When Tax [...]

E-Invoice Quick Lazy Pack

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 [...]

SOCSO Protection Expansion: Implementing Comprehensive 24/7 Coverage

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 [...]

SOCSO Latest Announcement

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 [...]

LHDN has announced a new policy: Tax-exempt approval for non-profit organisations will now be limited to a maximum of 10 years.

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 [...]

SOCSO is More Than Just a Deduction: A Complete Guide to the Three Major Employee Protection Schemes

Many people think SOCSO is just a fixed monthly deduction. In reality, it includes three major protection schemes that provide critical support for employees in [...]

A Complete Guide to e-Invoice, Consolidated, and Self-Billed Issuance

Still unsure when to issue an e-Invoice, consolidate transactions, or apply self-billing? This comprehensive flowchart walks you through every scenario — sales, platform transactions, reimbursements, [...]

Complete Guide to Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT)

With Malaysia’s tax system continuously evolving, property-related taxation has become a critical topic for homeowners, investors, and businesses. Understanding the differences between Real Property Gains [...]

2025 Commonly Overlooked Tax Reliefs Reminder

The following is a summary of commonly overlooked personal tax reliefs in Malaysia for 2025. Please ensure your eligibility before claiming, and keep all relevant [...]

EPF vs PRS: A Guide to Retirement Savings Planning

In Malaysia, the primary tools for retirement savings are the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and the Private Retirement Scheme (PRS). While both aim to secure [...]

Latest SST Update for Leasing & Rental of Tangible Assets

Whether your leasing service is subject to the 6% Service Tax now depends entirely on where the asset is located. Within Malaysia (≤12 nautical miles), [...]

SST Update Policy: Expand SST Exemption Categories

A clear summary of the latest changes to exempted and taxable items. 1. Soya Beans **Whether or not broken Key Amendments: Added to the Sales [...]

SST Latest Policy 2025: 3 Key Changes for the Construction Industry!

We’ve summarised the latest Service Tax Policy 7/2025 released by the Malaysian Customs, focusing specifically on construction companies, contractors, and developers. 1. EPCC Contracts (Engineering, [...]

Malaysia Approves RM285.2 Billion Investments in 9M 2025

【Malaysia Approves RM285.2 Billion Investments in 9M 2025 — Up 13.2% YoY】 Johor Leads the Nation. What Does This Mean for Businesses? MIDA has just [...]

EPF Registration for Foreign Employees

According to the latest regulation, starting from October 2025, employers are required to register foreign employees as new EPF members and make the necessary contributions. [...]

Unlock Growth for Your SME or MTC with NIMP CoSIF !

Looking to scale your business in Malaysia’s manufacturing sector? The NIMP 2030 Strategic Co-Investment Fund (NIMP CoSIF) is here to help! What is NIMP CoSIF? [...]

When Do You Need to Register for a TIN (Tax Identification Number)?

Since 2023, Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has implemented the TIN (Tax Identification Number) as the standard tax identification code for all individuals and entities. [...]