An Insight on Prohibited and Restricted Businesses in Malaysia Malaysia is the land of opportunity with a dynamic manufacturing and services sector. The Government is also keen to transform the country into a digital-first economy via the MyDIGITAL initiative. These, and more, make Malaysia highly attractive to both local and foreign investors alike. However, entrepreneurs…
An Entrepreneur’s Checklist on Malaysia Immigration Options Starting a business is challenging, and it can be even more taxing in a new country. Visas and immigration concerns consistently rank high in any non-native entrepreneur’s to-do list. The good news is that most governments streamline the process to attract foreign investment. A great example of this…
All You Need to Know About the Golden Visa in Malaysia Malaysia is an attractive and lucrative trade hub that draws substantial foreign investment. Its ideal location, low cost of living and well-developed infrastructure make it idyllic for businesses and start-ups. Many foreigners call Malaysia home, and an easy way to do so is with…
What is HRDF? The Human Resources Development Fund (HRDF) was established under the legal requirements of the Human Resources Development Act 1992 ( currently known as Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad Act 2001(PSMB)). The PSMB Act, 2001 is to provide for the imposition and collection of a human resources development levy for the purpose of promoting…
Studying the Basics of Income Exempt From Tax in Malaysia In every country, the government and regulators are collecting some form of financial charge called tax from taxpayers, including businesses. Why? Such funds are channelled to government spending and different public expenditures to keep the country running and progressing. However, as a business, you would…
What Are the Other Tax Duties in Malaysia? Government entities and regulators impose and enforce a tax regime so they can finance projects and activities aimed to develop and improve the lives of their citizens. These involuntary fees are levied on individuals or corporations and depend on local, regional, or even national. If we look…
The Basics of Stamp Duty in Malaysia When transferring assets or property, there is proof of legal documents presented, which the government taxes. This is called stamp duty, which is also known as stamp taxes. Governments collect stamp duties on documents which are needed as evidence for certain types of transactions being completed. These documents…
How to Know When to Hire a Tax Consultant If you try asking your family, friends, and anyone you know about a tax consultant, they will probably say it is unnecessary. Since you are the business owner, you should be the one to know when to hire a tax consultant. The truth is, most people…