uvin
English expat in Malaysia
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Tax computation in Malaysia EP by ragh3411
I got to know the taxation in Malaysia is 28% for first 184 days. And we are allowed to leave the country in this period for not more than 14 days. I have couple of clarification in this regard: 1. This 14 days is at a stretch or we can break it ...
Thank you very much. Will talk to my HR. Read More
Tax computation in Malaysia EP by ragh3411
I got to know the taxation in Malaysia is 28% for first 184 days. And we are allowed to leave the country in this period for not more than 14 days. I have couple of clarification in this regard: 1. This 14 days is at a stretch or we can break it ...
I have not. My employer just told me to take the BE2019 forms. I haven鈥檛 been yet though, with it being the weekend. I do have forms to do 2018 so will fill those in as well and take both 2018 and 2019 tax clearance form. I鈥檒l see if I ... Read More
Tax computation in Malaysia EP by ragh3411
I got to know the taxation in Malaysia is 28% for first 184 days. And we are allowed to leave the country in this period for not more than 14 days. I have couple of clarification in this regard: 1. This 14 days is at a stretch or we can break it ...
Hello Gravitas Thanks for the reply. I have kept my boarding passes for the days I re-entered and I did get electronically fingerprinted each time I re-entered. I鈥檓 actually leaving Malaysia in two weeks so am a bit nervous with tax ... Read More
Tax computation in Malaysia EP by ragh3411
I got to know the taxation in Malaysia is 28% for first 184 days. And we are allowed to leave the country in this period for not more than 14 days. I have couple of clarification in this regard: 1. This 14 days is at a stretch or we can break it ...
Related to this, and hoping Gravitas can help: If immigration in Malaysia do not stamp your passport when you return to Malaysia how are they able to know if your are in Malaysia? For 2 of the 3 trips outside of Malaysia I have not received a ... Read More
Expat clause: Witholdimg the last two month鈥檚 rent.
I currently live in Malaysia but am likely to be leaving in a few months to move abroad. My agent has said I can use the expat clause to cancel rental. I know it is not entirely ethical but I am thinking of witholding the last two month鈥檚 of ... Read More
Establishing Tax Residency After Time Out of Malaysia on Sick Leave by uvin
Hoping for some help here on my chances of establishing tax residency (lower tax rate) asap here. I鈥檒l write in points to make things clear. A. Arrived here on full time job November 20th 2017. B. Went to the USA (home) February 10th 2018. ...
Hello (again). Sorry for asking again. I did ask my office about this but they said the "less than 60 days in a year = no tax" rule doesn't apply to me because I have a two year visa. They think that the rule only applies to ... Read More
Establishing Tax Residency After Time Out of Malaysia on Sick Leave by uvin
Hoping for some help here on my chances of establishing tax residency (lower tax rate) asap here. I鈥檒l write in points to make things clear. A. Arrived here on full time job November 20th 2017. B. Went to the USA (home) February 10th 2018. ...
Ok, thanks very much. With regards to the 14 day rule. I called the tax office this morning and they said that as I spent more than 14 days outside of Malaysia in 2018 I will not be able to become resident for tax year 2018. Is this correct? (if ... Read More
Establishing Tax Residency After Time Out of Malaysia on Sick Leave by uvin
Hoping for some help here on my chances of establishing tax residency (lower tax rate) asap here. I鈥檒l write in points to make things clear. A. Arrived here on full time job November 20th 2017. B. Went to the USA (home) February 10th 2018. ...
Gravitas, thanks once again for your reply. I did fill form M out and I did pay tax for November/December 2017, even though I was here less than 60 days. Has my employer made a mistake? They said I have to pay tax for 2017 as I was non resident. ... Read More
Establishing Tax Residency After Time Out of Malaysia on Sick Leave by uvin
Hoping for some help here on my chances of establishing tax residency (lower tax rate) asap here. I鈥檒l write in points to make things clear. A. Arrived here on full time job November 20th 2017. B. Went to the USA (home) February 10th 2018. ...
Hi Gravitas Thanks for the reply. Hoping you could just clarify a couple of points for me. I was here for fewer than 60 days in 2017 but was paying income tax at emergency rate. Is that not correct? Should I have not paid any tax ... Read More
Establishing Tax Residency After Time Out of Malaysia on Sick Leave
Hoping for some help here on my chances of establishing tax residency (lower tax rate) asap here. I鈥檒l write in points to make things clear. A. Arrived here on full time job November 20th 2017. B. Went to the USA (home) February 10th 2018. ... Read More
Establishing Residency in Malaysia - Trips Abroad by uvin
Really hoping I can get some help. I came here end of 2017 and am trying to establish residency to stop paying emergency tax. However, I have to take two trips abroad. Would anyone be able to state when I can establish tax? December 2017 - ...
Excellent. So to confirm. 1. Taking both trips means I lose the tax back for December 2017. 2. However, if I take both trips I can establish residency here towards the end of July. 3. Once residency is established I can claim back emergency tax ... Read More
Establishing Residency in Malaysia - Trips Abroad by uvin
Really hoping I can get some help. I came here end of 2017 and am trying to establish residency to stop paying emergency tax. However, I have to take two trips abroad. Would anyone be able to state when I can establish tax? December 2017 - ...
Thank you very much. If I disregard claiming back tax for 2017, and start from 1 Jan 2018, when would I be able to become tax resident in 2018? Thanks very much for you're time. Read More
Establishing Residency in Malaysia - Trips Abroad by uvin
Really hoping I can get some help. I came here end of 2017 and am trying to establish residency to stop paying emergency tax. However, I have to take two trips abroad. Would anyone be able to state when I can establish tax? December 2017 - ...
Thank you very much for your reply. I have given the maximum times (6) (13) days. It shall certainly be less. So because each period out of the country is less than 14 days it won't reset the 182 days, just add to it. The 14 day + out of ... Read More
Establishing Residency in Malaysia - Trips Abroad by uvin
Really hoping I can get some help. I came here end of 2017 and am trying to establish residency to stop paying emergency tax. However, I have to take two trips abroad. Would anyone be able to state when I can establish tax? December 2017 - ...
Hello and thanks for your reply. I'm here on a working visa and want to reduce the emergency/flat tax rate in Malaysia. I am on a contract from December 2017 - December 2019. Does this help? Read More
Establishing Residency in Malaysia - Trips Abroad
Really hoping I can get some help. I came here end of 2017 and am trying to establish residency to stop paying emergency tax. However, I have to take two trips abroad. Would anyone be able to state when I can establish tax? December 2017 - ... Read More