Source-cited draft: tax overview for Malaysia (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Malaysian tax system at a glance | Malaysia operates a self-assessment system administered by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN / IRBM). Income tax is governed by the Income Tax Act 1967 and is broadly territorial in basis. | |
| Direct tax authority | Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) / Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM)Income Tax Act 1967 | |
| Indirect tax authority | Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)Sales Tax Act 2018 / Service Tax Act 2018 | |
| Currency | Malaysian Ringgit (MYR / RM)Income Tax Act 1967 | |
| Tax year (Year of Assessment) for individuals | Calendar year, 1 January to 31 DecemberIncome Tax Act 1967 | |
| Basis of taxation | Territorial — income accruing in or derived from Malaysia is taxable; foreign-source income remitted to Malaysia is generally exempt for individuals (with exemptions extended), subject to conditionsIncome Tax Act 1967 | |
| Individual tax residence test | Present in Malaysia for at least 182 days in a calendar year (plus alternative linking/90-day tests) |
Malaysia operates a self-assessment system administered by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN / IRBM). Income tax is governed by the Income Tax Act 1967 and is broadly territorial in basis.
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| Top marginal personal income tax rate (resident) | 30%Income Tax Act 1967, Schedule 1 |
| Standard corporate income tax rate | 24%Income Tax Act 1967, Schedule 1 |
| Consumption tax system | Sales and Service Tax (SST) — Malaysia has no VAT/GST (GST was abolished in 2018)Sales Tax Act 2018 / Service Tax Act 2018 |
| Individual return deadline (employment income, Form BE) | 30 April following the year of assessment (e-Filing typically extended to 15 May)Income Tax Act 1967 |
| Company return deadline (Form C) | Within 7 months after the company's financial year-endIncome Tax Act 1967 |
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