What Details Are Required to Look Up a Company’s SST Registration?
To complete an SST registration check on the MySST portal, you will typically need one of the following details:
- SST Registration Number is the unique SST number assigned upon approval by RMCD
- Business Registration Number (BRN) is the SSM company registration number
- Company Name is registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
Having the correct SST number Malaysia format ensures a successful query. SST registration numbers for service tax typically follow the format [Prefix]-[YYMM]-[XXXXXXXX], while sales tax numbers follow their own prefix convention issued by RMCD.
Which Website Provides the Official SST Registration Status for Companies in Malaysia?
The sole authorised government platform for SST registration verification is the MySST portal. This portal is operated and maintained by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD), the authority mandated under the Sales Tax Act 2018 and Service Tax Act 2018 to administer all SST matters in Malaysia.
There is no other official government website for SST status inquiry. Third-party services or subscription databases may offer indirect lookup tools, but for legally verified and current SST registration data, always rely on the MySST portal.
What Do the Different SST Registration Statuses Mean for a Business?
When you conduct an SST check on the MySST portal, one of the following statuses will be returned:
- Active/Registered: The business holds a valid SST registration number and is currently obligated to collect and remit SST to RMCD. Transactions with this entity will attract SST charges as applicable.
- Deregistered: The business was formerly SST-registered but has since been deregistered. SST obligations ceased from the deregistration effective date.
- Not Found/No Record: The business is either not registered for SST, has not met the registration threshold, or the details entered are inaccurate. Verify input details and retry.
Understanding the SST registration status of your business partners is essential for correct tax invoice processing, input exemption eligibility, and overall supply chain compliance.
When Is a Business in Malaysia Required to Register for SST?
SST registration in Malaysia is mandatory once a business crosses the prescribed annual taxable turnover threshold. As updated under the 2025 SST expansion:
- Sales Tax applies to manufacturers of taxable goods with annual taxable sales exceeding RM500,000.
- Service Tax (most categories) carries an equally applicable threshold of RM500,000 in annual taxable service value.
- Service Tax for rental, leasing, and financial services was increased to a threshold of RM1,000,000, effective 1 July 2025.
- Service Tax for construction services and private healthcare for non-citizens is subject to a higher threshold of RM1,500,000.
- Service Tax for private education for international students is assessed at RM60,000 per student per year.
Note: Registration must be completed by the last day of the month following the month in which the threshold is exceeded. Late or non-registration attracts penalties under the Sales Tax Act 2018 and Service Tax Act 2018.
How Can 3E Accounting Malaysia Help with Your SST Registration?
Navigating Malaysia’s SST framework, from confirming SST registration status to ensuring timely return filing, requires precision and up-to-date knowledge of RMCD regulations. Whether you need to perform a one-time SST check on a business partner or require end-to-end SST compliance support for your own organisation, having a qualified advisor ensures zero-error outcomes.
3E Accounting Malaysia is a licensed accounting and corporate services firm with extensive expertise in Malaysian taxation, including SST registration, SST number verification, deregistration advisory, and bimonthly return filing. Our team works directly with RMCD guidelines to ensure your business remains fully compliant at every stage.
