Global expatriate tax guide
Expatriate tax - Malaysia
01 Jan 2025Less than a minute
This publication provides a high level overview of the tax, social security and work permit regulatory compliance requirements for expatriates engaged to work in Malaysia.
Contents
Expatriates taking up employment in Malaysia will be subject to comprehensive rules and, in some cases, employment visa requirements.
This page has been designed to provide a quick overview of basic information on the Malaysian tax system and tax planning opportunities.
Below we outline the basic principles on how to become a Malaysian tax resident and the main tax consequences arising from such a decision.
Click on each of the areas below to expand for more information:
T45 - a. Malaysia Accordion block expatriate tax facts and figures
T45 - b. Malaysia Accordion block expatriate tax basis of taxation
T45 - c. Malaysia Accordion block expatriate tax other taxes
T45 - d. Malaysia Accordion block expatriate tax tax planning
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