STSDS New System No Penalties in the First Year
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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 [...]
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Summary of Stamp Duty for Foreigners and Cross-Border Transactions
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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, [...]
2026 Tax & Compliance Policy Overview
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From e-Invoicing and stamp duty system restructuring to SST and employment contract compliance, 2026 marks a critical turning point as Malaysian businesses move into an [...]
Stamp Duty Payment Responsibility and Latest Penalties
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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 [...]
LHDN and JPPH Officially Sign Strategic Cooperation Memorandum
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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 [...]
YA 2025 Tax Filing Deadlines
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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 [...]
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