Summary
Service Tax in Malaysia is a form of indirect tax imposed on specified services called “taxable services”. Service tax cannot be levied on any service which is not included in the list of taxable service.
Service Tax collected by the companies from the customers are to be remitted to Customs Departments every two months.
A service tax applies to certain prescribed goods and services in Malaysia including foods, drinks and tobacco.
The tax also applies to professional and consultancy services provided by the professional firms or persons such as accountants, lawyers, engineers, architect, insurance companies, etc.
Generally, the imposition of service tax is subject to a specific threshold based on an annual turnover ranging from RM150,000 to RM500,000.
Service Tax in Malaysia is a form of indirect tax imposed on specified services called “taxable services”. Service tax cannot be levied on any service which is not included in the list of taxable service.
Service Tax collected by the companies from the customers are to be remitted to Customs Departments every two months.
A service tax applies to certain prescribed goods and services in Malaysia including foods, drinks and tobacco.
The tax also applies to professional and consultancy services provided by the professional firms or persons such as accountants, lawyers, engineers, architect, insurance companies, etc.
Generally, the imposition of service tax is subject to a specific threshold based on an annual turnover ranging from RM150,000 to RM500,000.
