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Tax And Legal Implications Of Engaging Freelancers For Businesses In Malaysia

In Malaysia, both freelancer and salaried employees must pay income tax. The key differences are; for full time employees, tax is automatically deducted monthly via Monthly Tax Deductible (MTD).

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GRATA International

Malaysia Widens Capital Gains Tax "Disposal" Definition: Impact On M&A, Corporate Restructuring And Exit Planning

During the Seminar Percukaian Kebangsaan 2025 (Belanjawan 2026) held on October 14, 2025, and subsequently via the Finance Bill 2025 released on November 18, 2025...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Malaysia's Forest City Single Family Office Incentive Scheme

Malaysia has taken a significant step toward positioning Forest City, Johor, as a regional hub for wealth management with the introduction of the Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme...

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Alvarez & Marsal

Malaysia Budget 2026: The Rakyat's Budget

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced the Malaysia Budget 2026 on 10 October 2025 (the 2026 Budget)...

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Alvarez & Marsal

销售与服务税（"SST"）范围扩大-对您的业务产生何种影响

Hsian & Co

Expansion Of Sales And Service Tax ("SST") Scope

Hsian & Co

马来西亚：近期动态 – 商业法律

Hsian & Co

Recent Developments – Commercial Laws

Hsian & Co

Malaysia's SST Expansion From 1 July 2025: A Practical Guide For Businesses

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Is Your Business Ready For Malaysia's Global Minimum Tax?

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Azmi & Associates

A Temporary Reprieve: Extension Of E-Invoicing Implementation For Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises

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Azmi & Associates

Capital Gains Tax Chargeable On Unlisted Shares

Hsian & Co

What Companies Need To Understand About Transfer Pricing

AA

Azmi & Associates

Malaysia's Budget 2025 – Key Incentives For Investors / Business Owners

Hsian & Co

Resident Director Requirement In Malaysia: How Foreign Investors Can Comply Safely

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Malaysia: Employment Law Update

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

Tests Of Doing Business And Penalties For Unregistered Entities Considered As Doing Business In Malaysia

Malaysia Government

GI

GRATA International

Recent Developments – Commercial Laws

Hsian & Co

Employee Misconduct In Malaysia: Navigating Lawful Dismissals And Conducting Proper Domestic Inquiries

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

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Income Tax

Tax And Legal Implications Of Engaging Freelancers For Businesses In Malaysia

In Malaysia, both freelancer and salaried employees must pay income tax. The key differences are; for full time employees, tax is automatically deducted monthly via Monthly Tax Deductible (MTD).

GI

GRATA International

Malaysia's Forest City Single Family Office Incentive Scheme

Malaysia has taken a significant step toward positioning Forest City, Johor, as a regional hub for wealth management with the introduction of the Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Malaysia Budget 2026: The Rakyat's Budget

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim recently announced the Malaysia Budget 2026 on 10 October 2025 (the 2026 Budget)...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Setting Up A Business In Malaysia: 4 Key Options For Foreign Investors

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

柔佛-新加坡经济特区：要点

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Key Points

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

Is Your Business Ready For Malaysia's Global Minimum Tax?

AA

Azmi & Associates

Capital Gains Tax Chargeable On Unlisted Shares

Hsian & Co

What Companies Need To Understand About Transfer Pricing

AA

Azmi & Associates

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Corporate Tax

How To Set Up A Branch Office In Malaysia: A Guide For Foreign Companies (2025)

A Branch Office is one of the main options for foreign companies seeking to establish a presence in Malaysia. Unlike a subsidiary (Sdn. Bhd.), a branch is not a separate...

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

A Temporary Reprieve: Extension Of E-Invoicing Implementation For Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises

The Ministry of Finance ("MOF") has announced a six-month extension for the mandatory implementation of e-Invoicing for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises ("MSMEs").

AA

Azmi & Associates

Malaysia's Budget 2025 – Key Incentives For Investors / Business Owners

On 18 October 2024, Malaysia's Budget 2025 ("Budget") proposals were unveiled. Focused on revitalising the economy and fostering transformative growth...

Hsian & Co

Setting Up A Foreign Office And Branch Office In China

Malaysia Commercial

VikneshYap

[TAX] Special Alert: Budget 2024: Special Legal Insights

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

International Taxation: Evolution Of The Tax Regime In Labuan IBFC

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Corporate Tax Regulation Changes Puts Liabilities On Directors Of Malaysian Companies

Malaysia Commercial

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TMF Group BV

纳闽岛公司注册指南

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

When Elephants Kill A Mousedeer

Worldwide International

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Labuan IBFC Inc

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Sales Taxes: VAT, GST

销售与服务税（"SST"）范围扩大-对您的业务产生何种影响

随着销售税的近期修订及服务税适用范围的扩大，相关规定已于 2025 年7月1日（"生效日"）正式实施。为缓解过渡期压力，政府宣布将宽限期延长至

Hsian & Co

Expansion Of Sales And Service Tax ("SST") Scope

Following the recent revision of Sales Tax and expansion of the scope of Service Tax which came into effect on 1 July 2025 (the "Effective Date"), the Government has announced a grace period extending until 31 December 2025, to ease the transition for the changes.

Hsian & Co

马来西亚：近期动态 – 商业法律

本次更新重点介绍近期影响企业的最新法律发展，包括电子发票的实施、雇佣合同印花税的处理方式，以及销售与服务税（SST）的修订与扩展。

Hsian & Co

Recent Developments – Commercial Laws

Hsian & Co

Malaysia's SST Expansion From 1 July 2025: A Practical Guide For Businesses

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Introduction To Low Value Goods Tax

Law Partnership

[TAX] Special Alert: Budget 2024: Special Legal Insights

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Tax Case Update — JT Broadway Sdn Bhd ("Taxpayer") V Director General Of Customs ("Customs") And The Customs Appeal Tribunal ("Tribunal")

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Shearn Delamore & Co.

New Sales Tax On The Horizon: Not An April Fools' Joke!

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Zul Rafique & Partners

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Tax Authorities

Tax And Legal Implications Of Engaging Freelancers For Businesses In Malaysia

In Malaysia, both freelancer and salaried employees must pay income tax. The key differences are; for full time employees, tax is automatically deducted monthly via Monthly Tax Deductible (MTD).

GI

GRATA International

Malaysia Widens Capital Gains Tax "Disposal" Definition: Impact On M&A, Corporate Restructuring And Exit Planning

During the Seminar Percukaian Kebangsaan 2025 (Belanjawan 2026) held on October 14, 2025, and subsequently via the Finance Bill 2025 released on November 18, 2025...

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

E-Invoicing Update And Stamping Of Documents

In an effort to ease the burden on small and medium enterprises, the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced on 6 December 2025 that the e-invoice exemption threshold will be raised to RM1 million annual turnover or revenue beginning 1 January 2026.

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

Malaysia's Forest City Single Family Office Incentive Scheme

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Malaysia Budget 2026: The Rakyat's Budget

AM

Alvarez & Marsal

Labuan Company Formation In Malaysia: Tax Benefits, Requirements, And Setup Guide (2025)

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Setting Up A Business In Malaysia: 4 Key Options For Foreign Investors

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

销售与服务税（"SST"）范围扩大-对您的业务产生何种影响

Hsian & Co

马来西亚：近期动态 – 商业法律

Hsian & Co

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Latest Videos

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Structuring Wealth Across Borders: US And UK Tax Perspectives From Singapore (Video)

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Withers LLP

Вебинар: "Как подготовиться к изменениям в налоговых спорах в 2025 году" (Video)

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KP Disputes

Tax Bites: Australian Tax Podcast Series

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Validity Of A Notice For Re Assessment Under Income Tax Act, 1961 Against A Struck Off Company (Video)

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Shraff Legal Advocates

It Depends – Queensland payroll tax amnesty

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Cooper Grace Ward

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