As businesses across Malaysia adapt to the mandatory e-invoicing system, a common operational challenge has emerged: What do you do when the other party in a transaction—be it a member of the public, a foreign entity, or a government body—does not have or provide a Tax Identification Number (TIN)? Since the TIN is a mandatory […]
Malaysia’s New 2% Dividend Tax: A Guide for Shareholders and Companies
In a major policy shift affecting high-income individuals, the Malaysian government has introduced a new tax on dividend income, effective from the Year of Assessment (YA) 2025. This move modifies the long-standing pure single-tier tax system. Under the new rule, dividend income received by individuals exceeding RM100,000 will now be subject to an additional 2% […]