Malaysia tax news
AskColm has 16 articles tagged Malaysia, drawn from over 130 tax sources. The most recent is dated 15 September 2026.
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Malaysia Publishes e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.9
Malaysia has released version 4.9 of its e-Invoice Specific Guideline, updating the technical and procedural framework for its mandatory e-invoicing regime. This latest iteration reflects ongoing refinements to Malaysia's MyInvois system administered by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN). Practitioners and…
New AD/CVD Case Filed Against Corrugated Pizza Boxes From China, Malaysia, and Turkey
A new antidumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) case has been filed against corrugated pizza boxes imported from China, Malaysia, and Turkey. Such petitions trigger formal investigations by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the International Trade Commission, which can…
Umno Vows to Reintroduce GST if It Returns to Power
Malaysia's Umno party has pledged to reintroduce the Goods and Services Tax (GST) if it returns to power, reigniting a long-running political debate over consumption tax policy. The party argues that GST is a more efficient and transparent revenue mechanism…
Malaysia Public Ruling Tightens Tax Rules on Employee Secondments
Malaysia's Inland Revenue Board has issued a new Public Ruling tightening the tax treatment of employee secondments, with implications for both employers and seconded employees. The ruling clarifies the income tax obligations arising from cross-border secondment arrangements, including how employment…
Revised Guide on Sales and Service Tax Refunds, Drawbacks and Reviews
Malaysia's Royal Customs Department has released a revised guide covering refunds, drawbacks, and review procedures under the Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework. The updated guidance provides clarification on the conditions and processes for businesses to claim SST refunds and…
Malaysia: E-invoicing threshold increased
Malaysia has raised the threshold for mandatory e-invoicing compliance, affecting which businesses are required to participate in the country's phased e-invoicing rollout. This change provides relief for smaller businesses that may not yet be required to comply with the Inland…
Malaysia increases SST rate as of 1 March 2024
Malaysia raised its Sales Tax and Service Tax (SST) rate from 6% to 8% effective 1 March 2024, applying to most taxable services including digital services supplied by non-resident foreign service providers. The increase represents a significant adjustment to Malaysia's…
Malaysia Updates Service Tax Rules for Rental, Leasing, and MSME Exemptions
Malaysia has updated its service tax framework, introducing revised rules covering rental and leasing arrangements alongside new exemptions for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The changes refine the scope of taxable services and provide targeted relief for smaller businesses,…
Malaysia Goods & Services Tax reintroduction?
Malaysia is considering reintroducing a Goods and Services Tax (GST), potentially as early as 2029 or later, as the government looks to broaden its tax base and reduce reliance on oil revenues. The move would mark a return to GST…
Navigating Malaysia’s E-Invoicing Mandate: The Latest LHDN Rules, Timelines, and Compliance Strategies
This article covers Malaysia's e-invoicing mandate introduced by the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), detailing the latest rules, implementation timelines, and compliance strategies for businesses. It outlines the phased rollout requiring taxpayers to issue e-invoices through MyInvois or API integration, covering…
Malaysia enables an e-invoice amnesty mechanism until end 2026
Malaysia has introduced an e-invoice amnesty mechanism running through the end of 2026, providing businesses relief during the country's phased e-invoicing rollout. The amnesty allows taxpayers to avoid penalties for non-compliance with e-invoicing requirements during the transitional period, giving businesses…
Malaysia Introduces e-Invoice Voluntary Disclosure Programme
Malaysia has introduced an e-Invoice Voluntary Disclosure Programme, offering taxpayers an opportunity to come forward and rectify non-compliance with the country's e-invoicing requirements. The programme reflects Malaysia's ongoing effort to enforce its mandatory e-invoicing rollout, which has been phased in…
Malaysia Opens E-Invoicing Amnesty Window Until End-2027
Malaysia has introduced an e-invoicing amnesty window running through the end of 2027, providing businesses with relief from penalties during the transition to mandatory e-invoicing compliance. The amnesty period gives taxpayers additional time to align their systems and processes with…
Wawasan chief urges GST return, suggests rebranding it as Madani Tax
The chief of Malaysia's Wawasan think tank has publicly called for the reintroduction of the Goods and Services Tax (GST), which was abolished in 2018, proposing it be rebranded as the 'Madani Tax' to align with Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's…
Malaysia: Income tax treaty with Russia enters into force; other tax developments (June 2026)
Malaysia's income tax treaty with Russia has entered into force, marking a significant bilateral tax development. The June 2026 update also covers expansions of various direct and indirect tax incentives in Malaysia. These developments are relevant to multinational businesses operating…
MyInvois SDK 1.0 Adds TIN & BRN Validation from August 2026
Malaysia's MyInvois SDK 1.0 will introduce mandatory TIN (Tax Identification Number) and BRN (Business Registration Number) validation starting August 2026. This update to the e-invoicing platform strengthens taxpayer identification requirements within the MyInvois system, which underpins Malaysia's mandatory e-invoicing rollout.…