Malaysia Tax Guide

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Malaysia SST Guide

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Last reviewed 08 June 2026
Reviewed by Desucla Tax Team
Last authority check 08 June 2026
Tax authority Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
Source status Based on tax authority guidance, local legislation and Desucla operational experience.
Important: Important: This guide is general information, not tax advice. Requirements depend on your business model, customer type, transaction flows and local authority interpretation.

At a glance

Local tax name / acronym Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM)
Standard rate 8%
Reduced rates None
Registration threshold MYR 500,000
Filing frequency Bimonthly
E-invoicing / digital reporting A turnover based phased electronic invoicing rollout applies, and not all taxpayers were included in the same implementation wave as of mid 2026.
Typical registration lead time 2-6 weeks