- RMCD issued Service Tax Policies with exemptions effective 1 July 2025 for various services including Financial, Rental or Leasing, Construction, Education, and Private Healthcare.
- Exemptions include non-reviewable contracts for certain services, B2B exemption for Financial Services, and group relief for Rental or Leasing Services.
- Registration threshold for Service Tax on Rental or Leasing and Financial Services increased from RM500,000 to RM1 million, pending amendment regulations.
- SMEs with annual sales not exceeding RM1 million are exempt from Service Tax on Rental or Leasing Services.
- Beauty Services will no longer be subject to Service Tax, pending amendment regulations.
- New registrants can apply for voluntary registration for expanded taxes starting 28 June 2025, effective 1 July 2025, or 1 August 2025 if registered in July.
Source: kpmg.com
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