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How To Repatriate Funds After Winding Up A Malaysian Company: A Guide For Foreign Investors

Closing a Malaysian company involves more than just filing paperwork and closing accounts.

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

7 Common Mistakes Foreign Companies Make When Closing Down In Malaysia

Shutting down a company in Malaysia may seem straightforward – but for foreign investors, the process can become unexpectedly complex.

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Key Points

On 7 January 2025, the Governments of Singapore and Malaysia signed a formal agreement in respect of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone ("JS-SEZ") with the objective to compete for global investments together.

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

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

Have you considered how the Global Minimum Tax ("GMT") will impact your business in Malaysia? If your company benefits from tax incentives, could those advantages soon be reduced or even eliminated?

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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

Labuan IBFC Sectors & Offerings: FAQs

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Modernizing Malaysia's Stamp Act

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Zaid Ibrahim & Co

5 Things To Know On The Tax Deductibility Of Business Expenditures

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Donovan & Ho

[TAX] Special Alert: YEAR IN REVIEW: LHAG's 10 Notable Tax Cases In 2023

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

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

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[TAX] Special Alert: Anti-Dumping Duties Imposed On Licensed Warehouse Manufacturer Struck Down

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[TAX] Special Alert: Budget 2024 Sectoral Infographic

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[TAX] Special Alert: Anti-Dumping Investigation On Exports Of Polypropylene Copolymer ("PPC") From Malaysia To Indonesia

Worldwide International

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

[TAX] DTA vs ITA: Is It Royalty?

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

7 Common Mistakes Foreign Companies Make When Closing Down In Malaysia

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Overview On The Appointment Of Personal Data Protection Officer Under The Personal Data Protection Act 2010

Malaysia Privacy

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Azmi & Associates

Exit Strategy From Malaysia: Why You Should Consider Voluntary Winding Up

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

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

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

The Malaysian Telecom Sector: Consolidation Becomes An Economic Imperative

Malaysia Media & IT

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AlixPartners

LHAG Insights Special Alert 20230525: DTA Vs ITA: Is It Royalty?

Double Taxation Agreements1 (DTAs) have become increasingly important in regulating taxation matters when cross-border businesses are involved. DTAs safeguard taxpayers by preventing...

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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")

Recently, the High Court ruled in JT Broadway Sdn Bhd ("taxpayer") v Director General of Customs ("Customs") and Customs Appeal Tribunal ("Tribunal")...

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Shearn Delamore & Co.

DTA vs ITA: Is It Royalty? High Court Allows Taxpayers' Application For Leave To Commence Judicial Review And Stay

Section 109 of the Income Tax Act 1967 (ITA) imposes withholding tax on royalties paid to non-residents. However, certain royalties are not taxable under various ...

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Tax Exemptions For Foreign Investors In Malaysia

According to the 2022 Milken Institute Global Opportunity Index (GIO), Malaysia is the most attractive destination in Southeast Asia for foreign investors.

Malaysia International

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One Asia Lawyers

Malaysian Tax Law - Stamp Duty

Malaysia Government

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One Asia Lawyers

2022 Updates On Real Property Gain Tax "RPGT"

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Azmi & Associates

Tax Exemption For Domestic Tourism Activities Gazetted

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SKRINE

Global Mobility In Asien: Malaysia / Japan / Vietnam

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CONVINUS

Insight Plus - July 2021

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Companies Within Malaysia-Thailand Joint Development Area Exempted From Service Tax On Certain Taxable Services From 1 May 2021

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SKRINE

Introduction To Malaysian Sugar Tax

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Azmi & Associates

No Defence In Tax Recovery Proceedings?

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SKRINE

Airbnb, Hotels.com, Booking.com – Time For Operators Of Online Booking Of Accommodation Premises To Register For Collection Of Tourism Tax

Malaysia Media & IT

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SKRINE

Advance Ruling By Director General Of Inland Revenue Not Amenable To Judicial Review

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SKRINE

Introduction To Malaysian Sugar Tax

Containing six sections, the SBPO sets out the governing principles of the Sugar Tax.

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Azmi & Associates

No Defence In Tax Recovery Proceedings?

Although the Defendant had filed notices of appeal to the IRB against the Forms JA subsequently, the Disputed Sum remained outstanding and resulted in the imposition of late payment penalties.

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SKRINE

Airbnb, Hotels.com, Booking.com – Time For Operators Of Online Booking Of Accommodation Premises To Register For Collection Of Tourism Tax

The Tourism Tax Act 2017 (‘the Principal Act') was enacted by the Malaysian Government to provide a framework for the imposition and collection of a tourism tax on any tourist who stays at ...

Malaysia Media & IT

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SKRINE

Advance Ruling By Director General Of Inland Revenue Not Amenable To Judicial Review

On 29 June 2020, the Federal Court in IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd v Ketua Pengarah Hasil Dalam Negeri (01(f)-37-11/2019(W)) dismissed the taxpayer's appeal against the decision made by the Director General of Inland Revenue ...

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SKRINE

Covid-19: Extension Of Time To Perform Statutory Duties

Malaysia Coronavirus

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SKRINE

The New World Order: Chase Or Be Chased By Transparency And Substance (Japanese)

「CRS（共通報告基準）」と呼ばれるものが今、金融業界や国際的な業務に携わる人の間で話題となっている。このCRSとは一体何で、何故注目

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Common Reporting Standards (CRS): An Overview And Global Update (Video)

Financial transparency is the new global standard.

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Insight Plus - November 2018

As you might be aware, it was announced via the Malaysian Budget 2019 that as of 1st January, the current tax rate of 3% for all trading activities prescribed by the Labuan Business Activity Tax Act 1990 ...

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Know Your Rights As A Ratepayer

Rates are a type of tax imposed by local authorities in Malaysia. It is commonly referred to by its Malay name, cukai taksiran. In Peninsular Malaysia, the power to impose rates is found in Part XV of the Local Government Act 1976 ...

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SKRINE

Panel Discussion - Tax Transparency And Self-Insurance: The Only Constant Is Change (Video)

Malaysia Insurance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The Only Constant In Life Is Change

Malaysia Government

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Malaysia's 2018 Budget – BEPS And CRS Coming Soon

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TMF Group BV

Labuan International Business Financial Centre – The Midshore Jurisdiction

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The Implementation Of Foreign Account Tax Compliant Act (FATCA) In Malaysia

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The New World Order: Chase Or Be Chased By Transparency And Substance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The OECD's Conquest Of Domestic Tax Codes: Understanding The Costs And Consequences Of The BEPS Project

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The OECD's Conquest Of Domestic Tax Codes: Understanding The Costs And Consequences Of The BEPS Project

Malaysia Wealth Mgt

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Repositioning Labuan IBFC

Worldwide Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Expanding Regionally: Labuan IBFC as A Natural Choice for Growing ASEAN Businesses - Video

Malaysia International

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The Substance Of The Matter - Why Labuan? (Video Content)

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Discerning The Judicial Trend In Recent Tax Avoidance Cases

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Insights Into The GST Appeal Process

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Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Tax Espresso - February 2016

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Deloitte

Tax Amnesty - Waiver And Remission Of Tax Penalty

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Ernst & Young

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Kassilgov & Partners LLP

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Hammurabi & Solomon

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

Podcast: TaxLand with Fletch and Sarah – Challenging asset betterments and default assessments

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Cooper Grace Ward

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