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Hello Everyone,
聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽 聽I am Myanmar citizens, who is currently living in UK . For waiting to come to Malaysia and join with my British boyfriend who is working in Johor Bahru. If I get my travel pass approval should I still need to apply visa to come in. We are unmarried copious try to apply long term social visit pass. But every step we try got red flags and working out at all. We are quite stressed about the whole process. Thank you for all your advice and time.

Hi All,

I have done taxes twice already (time flies!) and I have filed them myself on the Government (EZHasil) website. It is not too difficult and you have English forms available.

You must go in person to register to be able to use the Web from then on (unless the lockdown changed this). Afterward, you can submit everything on the Website.

Just one thing to keep in mind. Because of the rather quirky laws on getting tax resident status, unless you start working in the first half of the year, you will do your first filing as a non-tax resident and get a very high tax rate. Then, the following year in July, your company can give you a certificate, which you must accompany with some other forms (like a full list of trips outside Malaysia, a copy of all pages of passport, etc) and you submit a tax refund form. Some 3-4 months later you get your refund deposited in the bank.

I find that the whole process (declare/pay/refund) is not complex, but it may be laborious.

Hope that helps!

Hi everyone

Can someone please tell me, if I am on the SMM2H program and receive my income thru my investments abroad, will I have to pay income tax in Malaysia?聽 The income is mostly from savings.

Thank you
Johan

HI HOW LONG聽 WILL IT TAKE TO CLEAR TAX FOR AN EXPERIATE..?

it should be 14 working days. once you submit all your documents to you LHDN branch, they will process your tax clearance and will let your company know when they can release your final pay.

Diksha wrote:

Hi everyone,

Taxation is an important subject, especially when you are an expatriate in Malaysia. We would like to know what you think about the tax system in your host country. This could be helpful to other people preparing for expatriation in Malaysia.

How to do your tax return in Malaysia? Are there different steps beforehand and if so, what are they?

Is it easy or did you have to get help to complete it?

Are there any important elements that should be taken into account when doing your tax return in Malaysia?

If you are self-employed, do you need an accountant to do your tax return?

Is there a non-double taxation agreement with your home country? In any case, do you have to pay taxes there as well?

Thanks for your contribution!

Diksha,
禁漫天堂 team

- I filed my return in my LHDN branch. But since COVID happened, I've been filing online. You need you forms - EA and PCB, before you could file.

- Filing at the branch or online are quite simple and straightforward.

- For those who will receive refund, it's better to go to your branch. The officers will ask for support, copy of passport - for 183 days stay in Malaysia.

- I'm from PH. Foreign workers are exempted from tax filing in my country.

As a tax professional, the tax system in Malaysia can be quite complex, particularly for expatriates. One important step before filing your tax return in Malaysia is to obtain a tax identification number (TIN) from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB). This is required for all tax-related activities in Malaysia.

Once you have your TIN, the process of filing your tax return begins. The steps and forms required will depend on your specific circumstances, such as whether you are an employee or self-employed. It's important to keep in mind that the tax year in Malaysia runs from January 1st to December 31st and the deadline for submitting tax returns is April 30th of the following year.

It is recommended to seek the help of a professional tax advisor to ensure that your tax return is completed correctly and all relevant deductions and credits are taken into account. For self-employed individuals, it is often necessary to hire an accountant to assist with the preparation and filing of your tax return.

Additionally, it's important to be aware of any non-double taxation agreements that may exist between Malaysia and your home country, as this can affect your tax liability. It's also worth noting that Malaysia has a progressive tax rate system, with tax rates ranging from 0% to 28%.

In general, the Malaysian tax system can be quite complex and it is advisable to seek professional assistance when filing your tax return as an expatriate in Malaysia.

Hello to everybody!

I鈥檓 thinking about move to Malaysia, but I don鈥檛 understand how can I change my tax residency from Spain to Malaysia.

I mean, do I need an specific Visa or just by staying more than 182 days/year I can get the right to declare my income in Malaysia, and get the Malaysian tax residency?

thanj you!

If your income is derived from outside Malaysia聽 聽you presently do not need to pay taxes.

@Legioncharlie1955 thank you for your answer.

you mean because of it is a territorial taxtation country, right?

but I would need a 鈥漷ax鈥� certificate or declaration from Malaysia, in order to lose my Spanish tax residency.

So, how I have to declare my incom (even if its 0% for being generated abroad), to 鈥漜ertificate鈥� my new tax residency?

thanks!

@htraveler

You need to register with Hasil/LHDN. Part of it can be done online, but you will at some point have to go into an LHDN office to show ID and complete registration. Then you'll get a Tax Identification Number and can fill in a tax return for the previous year (IIRC must be done between 1st March and 30th April).

@alexaginger366聽 Does Malaysia tax pensions? If so, at what rate does the tax begin and how much are the taxes or pensions under $30,000 annually?

@htraveler Si necesitas visado de larga duracion aqui hay de 1 a 2 anos, igual que hice yo si no nunca vas a poder tener el TIN y cambiar tu residencia en la AEAT

If you need a long-term visa here there is 1 to 2 years, just like I did, otherwise you will never be able to have the TIN and change your residence in the AEAT

@sbara1 Yes, if you remit it to Malaysia. But if your pension has already been taxed in the country of origin then there is an exemption until 2026. See these guidelines:

Hi,

Someone know on how long usually it takes to get first time tax refund?

I just go to the lhdn branch, submit all the documents needed and after that lhdn said it will takes 90 working days to audit and 30 working days for refund process

I mean will it be literally 90 days needed for audit or can it be quicker than that ?