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Taxes for expats 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 expats ease their tax-related experience, we would like to invite you to share your experience. What ...
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
Expat in Malaysia : tax and visa status by Fahmi Zuhri Official
HiMy name is Fahmi, I am a new expatriate 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 expatriates we have to pay 30% tax. Is that true? ...
That depends on your income level.https://www.yhtanmy.com/blog/personal-income-tax-malaysia/ Read More
Expat in Malaysia : tax and visa status by Fahmi Zuhri Official
HiMy name is Fahmi, I am a new expatriate 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 expatriates we have to pay 30% tax. Is that true? ...
@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
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?
@htravelerYou would likely need a Digital Nomad/DE Rantau visa. This is valid for 12+12 months.https://mdec.my/derantau/foreign Read More
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 ...
Key word being 'if possible' :)Good luck and hope you'll enjoy living in Malaysia. Read More
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 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 - using ... Read More
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 ...
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
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 ...
@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
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 ...
@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
Can my new employer process my MDEC? by llpj
Hi,I am an expatriate 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 ...
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
Company claiming we our bound to work for them as per the Visa/EP by emptyxp8
Dear Sir/Madam,Good day!I鈥檓 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 ...
Without knowing the explicit details of your wife's employment contract: no, they cannot force her to continue working there. Read More
Tax refunds for Expat that exited Malaysia within 3 months by gepei4me
Hi Expats,Please I would like to find out about tax refund payments for expats 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 ...
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
Tax refunds for Expat that exited Malaysia within 3 months by gepei4me
Hi Expats,Please I would like to find out about tax refund payments for expats 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 ...
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
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 ...
Yes, but you should go to Lembaga Hasil to get confirmation/certificate, if you have any concerns. Read More
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 ...
That should be fine. No cooling off period for them to apply for your Employment Pass. Read More
Tax residency under 182 days by borsus78
I've been in the country in 2022 for 4 months and paid the 30% tax rate. I've been told that from 1 Jan 2023, the clock resets and the 182 starts again. Why aren't the two time periods linked?
@borsus78 They are linked. Take a look at 7.1.b in HASiL's regulations: https://phl.hasil.gov.my/pdf/pdfam/individual.pdfFrom March onwards, you can get a certificate of tax residency. This should help you in your annual filing. Read More
Validity of RPT Visa by itsamitmittal
Dear members, I am RPT visa holder and would like to check if I can stay in Malaysia after quitting the job. I mean while not working in MY, does RPT allows me to stay in Malaysia.Further, if I have an opportunity to work remotely for a company ...
Yes, this is possible on an RPT visa.You may also wish to consultant an accountant, to verify if your overseas income is taxable in Malaysia or tax free (locally). Read More
RPT Application , Taking too long.. by Sanaullah102
I have submitted my RPT application in last week of August (2022), Its already 1 month and 20 days , did not receive any feedback , Status remains same (in progress). I called and message to RPT helpdesk , But they said depending on officers , ...
Engage the services of an Agent. He/she will keep chasing Talent Corp聽and you will get your approval in no time.聽But if you are not in a hurry, then that's not an issue -@Peter ChongTalentCorp does not entertain agents, so that won't get ... Read More
How will my foreigner gf convert to Islam? by foysol ahmed90
Hi everyone, I just want to know about 鈥� if we鈥檙e both gf/bf foreigner and I鈥檓 a Muslim guy but my Gf have no religion So we decided to married here and she need to convert to Islam. So my question is How to do ? And is it ...
@Robinson Rodriguez Since both are foreigners, I agree with you that it is easier to get married in Singapore or any other country that allows this between two different religions.Unfortunately, it's not the same case, if one of the persons are ... Read More
167 days in Malaysia by fasttravel2007
I have reached to Malaysia on 27 Feb 2021 and returned to India on 13 August 2021. It's total 167 days. Iam on EP visa. I have returned back to Malaysia on 21st Feb 2022 and still in Malaysia. My question is聽- Do I need to pay tax for year ...
The key point is to become a tax resident. You can check the tax authorities website on the requirements (lembaga hasil).If your 2021 stay in Malaysia is considered continuous residence into 2022, you may be able to get a refund for 2021. But if ... Read More
167 days in Malaysia by fasttravel2007
I have reached to Malaysia on 27 Feb 2021 and returned to India on 13 August 2021. It's total 167 days. Iam on EP visa. I have returned back to Malaysia on 21st Feb 2022 and still in Malaysia. My question is聽- Do I need to pay tax for year ...
The short answer: yes, you need to pay tax.聽And since you're not considered a tax resident, you need to pay the highest prevailing rate, which I believe was 30% for 2021.聽For year 2022, you can claim a refund on the difference between the ... Read More
"Extended" visa runs by therichardjohnston1971
I have a hypothetical situation.聽 I'm a US citizen, married, and we go to Malaysia.聽 Our passports allow us to stay visa free for 90 days.聽 We love it there, and want to come back to Malaysia as often as possible, but we don't want to ...
After a couple of visa runs you may get a stamp in your passport, that you have to report to Immigration within a week. Should this happen, you could consider traveling to Bangkok and have your passport replaced by the embassy there. Not sure how ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture.聽I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
Now you are mixing politics and religion and other things under the religious freedom umbrella If you want to mix all these things, then how free are Muslims to wear hijab in some of these countries you mentioned.聽 Almost on monthly bases a ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture.聽I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
Looking for a study about Islam from where France, US, India ..etc.聽 Sure these studies will definitely adhere to the highest standard of journalism integrity and truth telling. How about a report from Fox News will that be the ultimate ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture.聽I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
I have been in western and eastern countries, and I watch a lot of news.聽 I consider Malaysia by far in the top 1% of freedom of religion in the world. By the way, no country will ever pass the absolute measuring stick of being a 100% perfect ... Read More
Can I convert to Islam while applying to become an expat in Malaysia? by jonnysilverhand83
I am an American citizen that has been working and living in Japan. While I enjoy my life here, I have been becoming more and more fascinated by Muslim culture.聽I have come to realize that there are a lot of lies in the mainstream media about ...
There is a freedom of religion. - @Kovu01That's a truth with modifications. Apostasy is not legal in Malaysia, and Muslims are not free to leave Islam. Read More
Fair salary for an expat working in an office/job in KL? by kl_keren
Hi there, I am having following question: if you are coming from germany and finished a vocational training in business administration and alreadz have a decade working experience in germany as well bit volunteer working experience in ...
Hi Keren,It always "depends", but if your company in Germany is planning to move you here, I would expect at least MYR 20,000/month, plus some housing allowance (MYR 3-4,000). Depending on your seniority and the level of responsibility in ... Read More
Life as a digital nomad in Malaysia by Diksha
Hi everyone, Digital nomadism has become more and more popular in the past few months and Malaysia seems to be the perfect spot for it. If you are a digital nomad yourself, please share with us your experience of this new way of working in ...
Malaysia perfect spot for Digital Nomads? Who wrote this nonsense! Visas, poor internet and higher costs of living make it a poor choice. Thailand is way better in all 3 regards. Many in CM for example.Objectively speaking, Malaysia has lower cost ... Read More
Teaching in Malaysia by LPgrl
Hello New to this. Could anyone advise working at international school. Coming from the Uk is it worth it with children. An a partner who doesn鈥檛 work? Please could someone tell me a break down of costs? Thanks LPgrl
There are spouse visas for people who can document that they have lived together for an extended period of time (+2 years). Read More
Teaching in Malaysia by LPgrl
Hello New to this. Could anyone advise working at international school. Coming from the Uk is it worth it with children. An a partner who doesn鈥檛 work? Please could someone tell me a break down of costs? Thanks LPgrl
If you don't have substantial expenses in UK to maintain while you are in Malaysia, this will be sufficient to live well, especially since accommodation is taken care of. As with everything else, it of course depends on your lifestyle, but you ... Read More
Teaching in Malaysia by LPgrl
Hello New to this. Could anyone advise working at international school. Coming from the Uk is it worth it with children. An a partner who doesn鈥檛 work? Please could someone tell me a break down of costs? Thanks LPgrl
It is true, that it has become more difficult to move here as a foreigner. The MM2H programme is currently suspended and it's uncertain when and/if it'll open again. Getting employment passes has also become more difficult as the government ... Read More
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 ...
You can find the rules here: http://phl.hasil.gov.my/pdf/pdfam/individual.pdf If you don't meet the 182 days criteria in 2021, it will roll over to 2022, e.g. you arrive in August (5 months in 2021), you will be come a tax resident in ... Read More
Exchanging international drivers license by paddytimmons
Hey, By any chance do you guys know if I can convert my New Zealand drivers license to a Malaysian one?? I had my international driving permit but it expired today, just want to know so that if I need to order a new international permit I can do it ...
For my first year, I had an IDP. After that I just drove on my EU license for four years until finally getting my license converted to a Malaysian one (which then took about 30 minutes). When I returned after several years abroad, my Malaysian ... Read More
Exchanging international drivers license by paddytimmons
Hey, By any chance do you guys know if I can convert my New Zealand drivers license to a Malaysian one?? I had my international driving permit but it expired today, just want to know so that if I need to order a new international permit I can do it ...
Unfortunately, your husband is driving illegally in Malaysia, if he is still driving on an IDP. Most foreigners do this, but risk ending up in court - or worse, if their insurance chooses not to cover major claims due to lack of valid driver's ... Read More
Exchanging international drivers license by paddytimmons
Hey, By any chance do you guys know if I can convert my New Zealand drivers license to a Malaysian one?? I had my international driving permit but it expired today, just want to know so that if I need to order a new international permit I can do it ...
You can now exchange your (most) foreign driver's license for a Malaysian license. This was possible before October 2018, and now made possible again in December 2020. Visit JPJ - if you're in KL, I suggest to go to JPJ Wangsa Maju on Jalan ... Read More
Tax Clarence Issue by shinisri
Hi everyone! I was working with a company from an year and recently changed to another company. I went to LHDN to clear tax, after 2 months I received letter from LHDN that my tax is cleared and refund will be processed soon. However, after 1 ...
This happened to me as well. Turns out that LHDN has three options for identifying the receiver: IC number, Business registration number, or Army/Police number. None of which would be applicable in your situation as a foreigner. I suspect they ... Read More