Accounting & Tax
Malaysia
Accounting and tax advisory for your Malaysia Sdn Bhd or Labuan Company, 100% remote. You see every return before we file it, and we keep track of the deadlines with SSM, LHDN and the Labuan authorities for you.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why Malaysia?
We look after two structures: the Malaysian Sdn Bhd (standard rate 24%) and the Labuan Company. Labuan is a separate jurisdiction with its own tax law: Labuan trading companies pay 3% on audited profits, provided they meet the substance requirements. For the Sdn Bhd, companies with paid-up capital of up to RM 2.5 million and gross business income of up to RM 50 million pay 15% on the first RM 150,000 of profit and 17% up to RM 600,000.
Service tax has generally been 8% since 1 March 2024, and 6% for some services such as logistics, telecommunications and food and beverage; goods are subject to sales tax. Registration is only mandatory from an annual turnover of RM 500,000. Malaysia has double taxation agreements with countries including Germany and Switzerland.
Strasia Group handles accounting and tax for your company in Malaysia or Labuan: ongoing bookkeeping, SSM annual reports and the LHDN tax return.
What applies to your company in Malaysia and Labuan
Our Accounting Process
Secretary & Auditor
One-offAppoint a licensed company secretary and auditor: mandatory for all Sdn Bhd companies.
Ongoing Bookkeeping
OngoingMonthly recording per MFRS (Malaysian Financial Reporting Standards).
Employee Returns
OngoingManagement of monthly payroll and social security contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS).
SSM & LHDN Filing
AnnualFiling with SSM (annual return) and LHDN (tax return); we keep track of the deadlines for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sdn Bhd and Labuan?
What accounting software does Strasia Group use?
Do I need to appoint a local auditor?
When is the tax return due in Malaysia?
What are the tax benefits of a Labuan Company?
Can Strasia handle bookkeeping fully remotely?
What are the tax filing deadlines in Malaysia?
First call about your accounting
Free initial consultation: 60 minutes, no obligation. We quote our own fees in a written offer before any engagement; government fees are shown separately.
Pathfinder StartWhatsAppCorporate tax compared
Standard rates on the company’s profit
standard rate; SMEs pay 15% on the first RM 150,000 and 17% up to RM 600,000
Profits tax, two-tier: 8.25% up to HKD 2 million profit
Corporate income tax, partial exemptions only for qualifying income
on the part above AED 375,000; 0% below it and on qualifying free-zone income
on audited net profit from Labuan trading activity, with substance on site
federal rate for corporations, plus state tax where due; an LLC is taxed differently
15% corporate tax plus solidarity surcharge and trade tax
19% up to EUR 200,000 profit
What you pay yourself depends on where you live and where the company is actually managed. As of 22 Oct 2026, sources: IRD · IRAS · FTA (VAE) · LHDN · IRS · Belastingdienst · impots.gouv.fr
Tax Comparison: Malaysia vs. Global Hubs
| Criterion | Malaysia | Hong Kong | Singapore | Dubai (UAE) | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | 15–24% | 8.25% / 16.5% | 17% | 9% above AED 375,000 | 21% (corporation) |
| GST | 8% / 6% (service tax) | 0% | 9% | 5% | State-level |
| Capital Gains Tax | 10% (unlisted shares) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0–37% |
Corporate tax rates checked on 22 Oct 2026 (LHDN, IRD, IRAS, FTA, IRS); other figures as of 2026, subject to change. Zero rates apply only to the tax named and under conditions. What you pay yourself depends on your residence and the place of management.
Contact our Labuan, Malaysia Team
Tell us what it is about: company formation, accounting and tax, or a visa. You will hear from us within one business day.
Strasia Group · Labuan, Malaysia
Office
Unit B, Lot 49, 1st Floor
Block F, Lazenda Warehouse 3
Jalan Ranca-Ranca
87000 Federal Territory of Labuan
Malaysia
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