Tax Quick Guide: Forest City Special Financial Zone Tax Incentive

Introduction of Forest City Forest City is an integrated residential development and private town located in Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia. It is situated in the southwestern part of Johor Bahru District, the second largest district in Malaysia by population. Forest City, with its combination of a duty-free island within a special financial zone, presents a… Continue reading Tax Quick Guide: Forest City Special Financial Zone Tax Incentive

Budget 2025: Introduction of 2% Dividend Tax

Tax Compliance & Advisory​

The introduction of a 2% dividend tax, as announced in the 2025 Budget proposal, breaks the long-standing tradition of dividends being tax-exempt for individual shareholders. Starting from 1 January 2025, individual shareholders with annual dividend income exceeding RM100,000 will be subject to this new tax, catching many off guard. For high-income earners, this not only… Continue reading Budget 2025: Introduction of 2% Dividend Tax