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3 weeks ago
Cheryl

Taxes for °µÍø½ûÇøs in Malaysia by Cheryl

Hello everyone, When settling in and living in Malaysia, you will also need to navigate the local tax system. In order to help newcomers and °µÍø½ûÇøs ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...

micern

This part of your link: /en/guide/asia/malaysia/11917-taxes-in-malaysia.html"Until January 2022, Malaysia's tax system was territorial, meaning that only income acquired in Malaysia was taxable. From January 1, 2022, income from ... Read More

micern replied to a thread
11 months ago
Fahmi Zuhri Official

°µÍø½ûÇø in Malaysia : tax and visa status by Fahmi Zuhri Official

HiMy name is Fahmi, I am a new °µÍø½ûÇøriate in Malaysia. if everything goes smoothly I will move to Malaysia end of August depending on visa approval.yesterday I watched YouTube and they said; that as °µÍø½ûÇøriates we have to pay 30% tax. Is that true? ...

micern

That depends on your income level.https://www.yhtanmy.com/blog/personal-income-tax-malaysia/ Read More

micern replied to a thread
11 months ago
Fahmi Zuhri Official

°µÍø½ûÇø in Malaysia : tax and visa status by Fahmi Zuhri Official

HiMy name is Fahmi, I am a new °µÍø½ûÇøriate in Malaysia. if everything goes smoothly I will move to Malaysia end of August depending on visa approval.yesterday I watched YouTube and they said; that as °µÍø½ûÇøriates we have to pay 30% tax. Is that true? ...

micern

@Fahmi Zuhri OfficialYou pay 30% tax until you become a tax resident. Once you have achieved tax resident status - usually after six months - you can apply to get any excess taxes ... Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
htraveler

Moving my tax residency from Spain to Malaysia by htraveler

Hello everyone! an interesting forum!one question, if I want to move my tax residency from Spain to Malaysia, what visa do I need if I am working as a freenlance for a company in Andorra?

micern

@htravelerYou would likely need a Digital Nomad/DE Rantau visa. This is valid for 12+12 months.https://mdec.my/derantau/foreign Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
Akanksha kamboj

182 days (6 Months) mandatory stay in Malaysia for high Tax waiver by Akanksha kamboj

Hi all, Can anyone help me about the 182 days mandatory stay in Malaysia if someone is coming on employment Visa. I need to know what will happen if I exit the country for couple of weeks and then come back. I wanted to visit to India once ...

micern

Key word being 'if possible' :)Good luck and hope you'll enjoy living in Malaysia. Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
Akanksha kamboj

182 days (6 Months) mandatory stay in Malaysia for high Tax waiver by Akanksha kamboj

Hi all, Can anyone help me about the 182 days mandatory stay in Malaysia if someone is coming on employment Visa. I need to know what will happen if I exit the country for couple of weeks and then come back. I wanted to visit to India once ...

micern

@micern I am on a De Rantau (DIgital Nomad Visa) which is 1 year & then can renew for 1 year (we arrived on Dec 5th 2023, to the 1st year is complete on 5th Dec 2024 this year) I would like to then stay longer in Malaysia with my family - ... Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
Akanksha kamboj

182 days (6 Months) mandatory stay in Malaysia for high Tax waiver by Akanksha kamboj

Hi all, Can anyone help me about the 182 days mandatory stay in Malaysia if someone is coming on employment Visa. I need to know what will happen if I exit the country for couple of weeks and then come back. I wanted to visit to India once ...

micern

I doubt it. As I read it, you have to be a tax resident in 3 of 4 years preceding the year with 90 days, for it to apply. You will not achieve tax residency based on the information have provided, but better to clarify with Hasil. Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
Akanksha kamboj

182 days (6 Months) mandatory stay in Malaysia for high Tax waiver by Akanksha kamboj

Hi all, Can anyone help me about the 182 days mandatory stay in Malaysia if someone is coming on employment Visa. I need to know what will happen if I exit the country for couple of weeks and then come back. I wanted to visit to India once ...

micern

@ssharma0124If you are leaving for good in March 2024, you will not be considered a tax resident in 2023 nor in 2024, as you have been residing in Malaysia for less than 182 days in both years. Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
GuestPoster30010

Dressing alt/gothic in Malaysia? by GuestPoster30010

Hi all! I feel like this is a bit of a silly question but this is the only place I can think of to ask. Will I get discriminated against or be treated differently if I dress alt/gothic? I'm talking about band t-shirts, fishnets, heavier makeup ...

micern

@lilrooYou are likely to be treated differently, but not to an extent where it should be worrying. Different style, I know, but there are lots of cosplay in Malaysia, which seems to be accepted - at least in KL.My impression is that Sarawakians in ... Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
llpj

Can my new employer process my MDEC? by llpj

Hi,I am an °µÍø½ûÇøriate here in Malaysia for almost 4 years now and this is the first time that I am changing jobs. My visa will end on this month (Jan 2024) and my starting date on my job will be on end of Feb 2024. My new employer said that I don't ...

micern

Visit Immigration in Putrajaya or Jalan Duta and explain to them your predicament. They should be able to provide you with a temporary visa.Make sure you bring relevant documentation to prove that your employment pass is in process. Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
emptyxp8

Company claiming we our bound to work for them as per the Visa/EP by emptyxp8

Dear Sir/Madam,Good day!I’m writing in behalf of my wife regarding the working policy of foreigner in Malaysia.Originally, my wife was hired by the company last January 2021 and they have an agreement that she will work for a duration of 12 ...

micern

Without knowing the explicit details of your wife's employment contract: no, they cannot force her to continue working there. Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
gepei4me

Tax refunds for °µÍø½ûÇø that exited Malaysia within 3 months by gepei4me

Hi °µÍø½ûÇøs,Please I would like to find out about tax refund payments for °µÍø½ûÇøs that exit the country within 3 months.I had to exit the country and I already concluded tax clearance and recieved my last pay from my former company but till now am yet ...

micern

That is correct. The tax rate for a non-resident is 30%. You also don't get deductibles.If you had stayed long enough to become a tax resident, you would have received a refund based on what your actual tax rate would be. Read More

micern replied to a thread
last year
gepei4me

Tax refunds for °µÍø½ûÇø that exited Malaysia within 3 months by gepei4me

Hi °µÍø½ûÇøs,Please I would like to find out about tax refund payments for °µÍø½ûÇøs that exit the country within 3 months.I had to exit the country and I already concluded tax clearance and recieved my last pay from my former company but till now am yet ...

micern

If you have been in Malaysia for just 3 months, you are not a tax resident. This means, you'll pay the maximum tax rate.What/why are you expecting refunds? Have you paid in excess some how? Read More

micern replied to a thread
2 years ago
Akanksha kamboj

182 days (6 Months) mandatory stay in Malaysia for high Tax waiver by Akanksha kamboj

Hi all, Can anyone help me about the 182 days mandatory stay in Malaysia if someone is coming on employment Visa. I need to know what will happen if I exit the country for couple of weeks and then come back. I wanted to visit to India once ...

micern

Yes, but you should go to Lembaga Hasil to get confirmation/certificate, if you have any concerns. Read More

micern replied to a thread
2 years ago
samkl63

Does cooling-off applies to tourist visa / social pass? by samkl63

Hi,I am planning to travel to Malaysia on social pass (single entry visit visa) and return back to my home country in 5 days.Once i exit the country there will be any cooling period for my employer to apply EP1 category?Please suggest and thanks in ...

micern

That should be fine. No cooling off period for them to apply for your Employment Pass. Read More