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Malaysia’s 2025 SST Reform: Expanded Tax Scope, New Rates, and E-Invoicing Challenges

  • SST System Overhaul: Starting July 1, 2025, Malaysia will revise its Sales and Service Tax (SST) system by expanding the taxable scope to include various services at an 8% rate, aligning with the government’s 2025 Budget strategy to enhance revenue and fiscal sustainability.
  • New Compliance Obligations: Businesses in newly taxable sectors, such as non-residential construction, private healthcare for non-citizens, and selected financial services, must register for SST, update accounting systems, and apply the correct tax codes on invoices. The transitional period until December 31, 2025, allows for penalty-free adjustments.
  • E-Invoicing Requirements: From September 1, 2025, e-invoices in currencies other than MYR must include a Currency Exchange Rate element. Companies must update templates to include SST codes, ensuring compliance with the revised invoicing framework to avoid submission rejections and enhance operational efficiency.

Source: RTCsuite


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