- The 2025 Budget was tabled on 18 October 2024, introducing changes to Sales Tax and new taxable services under Service Tax.
- Sales Tax rates remain at 5 percent, with more goods taxed at 5 percent or 10 percent based on HS Code, while some goods are exempted.
- Sales Tax applies to all manufactured taxable goods sold, used, or disposed of, and goods imported into Malaysia from 1 July 2025.
- Manufacturers of newly taxable goods must register and charge Sales Tax.
- Service Tax scope expands to include financial services, private healthcare, rental or leasing, construction, education, and wellness or beauty services.
- Effective date for implementation is 1 July 2025.
- Intragroup relief, B2B Exemption, and transitional provisions are available for certain taxable services, subject to conditions.
Source: assets.kpmg.com
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