Singapore vs Malaysia vs Indonesia: Where Should You Start a Business in 2026?
Choosing where to start a business in Southeast Asia is a defining decision for any entrepreneur. The region is a powerhouse of business growth, but differences among Singapore, …
ESG Tax Deduction Malaysia 2025 – P.U. (A) 193/2025
Malaysia’s commitment to long-term economic competitiveness has led to the formal gazetting of new tax incentives aimed at sustainability. Gazetted on 23 June 2025, the P.U. (A) 193/2025 rules allow …
Group Relief for Companies – Public Ruling (PR) No. 2/2025
In Malaysia’s corporate tax landscape, group relief stands out as a powerful incentive for corporate group structures. Group relief allows a loss-making entity (the surrender company) to transfer its current …
Is Your App Tax-Ready? A Startup’s Guide to Sales and Service Tax (SST) for Digital Services in Malaysia
In the hyper-growth world of tech startups, compliance often takes a backseat to coding and customer acquisition. However, in 2026, the Malaysian tax landscape has shifted significantly. With the …
The 5 Red Flags: Is It Time to Change Company Secretaries in Malaysia?
In the current business landscape of 2026, the role of a company secretary has evolved far beyond mere administrative support. Every registered company in Malaysia requires at least one secretary …
The Foreign Service Fee Trap: A Guide to Withholding Tax in Malaysia
Navigating the tax system in any country can be complex, but in Malaysia, one specific area often catches business owners off guard: withholding tax.
Failure to understand your obligations as …
Register a Domain Name in Malaysia: Why Your Sdn Bhd Brand and Local Business Needs a .com.my Online Brand
When setting up an Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, one of the most critical digital decisions you will make is choosing your domain. While the global “.com” is often …
Stamp Duty
What is Stamp Duty?
Stamp duty is imposed on instruments, not on transactions. Instruments subject to stamp duty include agreements, contracts, deeds, licences, and other documents specified under the Stamp …
Letting of Real Property
In Malaysia, the Income Tax Act 1967 taxes income from real property as either a business source under Section 4(a) or a non-business source under Section 4(d). This classification determines…
