How to Register Income Tax in Malaysia

We all know that in this current world, payment of taxes is mandatory with income tax registration required by the law in most countries. This enables the government bodies to keep track of individuals and companies who are required to pay taxes to the relevant tax authorities in the country.

By registering, the authorities are better equipped when handling tax crimes such as fraud or evasion, while at the same time understand the origin of the taxable income.

The Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) assigns a unique number to every individual that has registered their tax. As the income earned over the year of assessment differs across every individual, the amount of taxes payable is different as well.

Taxpayers who intend to register for an income tax number may do so by filling up softcopies or hardcopies forms. The softcopy income tax form can be obtained from the LHDN’s website while hardcopies can be obtained from the LHDN’s branches located throughout Malaysia.

Here is the 2-step process for your income tax registration in Malaysia:

Once registered, the income tax number will be provided within 3 working days.

After income tax registration, the next step is to file your taxes. Some of the documents and information required include, among others:

There are several forms for the payment of taxes. These forms depend on the taxpayer’s source of income and status as a tax resident. Here are the respective forms required for the different groups of taxpayers:

Every taxpayer in Malaysia must log into the tax account and pay the tax amount stated before the due date. The amount to be paid will be calculated automatically once the details of the income has been received by the authorities.

If you’re interested in knowing more about the LHDN, this is for you!

The LHDN was established on March 1, 1996, and to date, LHDN is responsible for the collection of revenue for the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF is the governing body responsible for the management of all government’s revenue and expenditures.

A tax agent is the go-to person for useful tax related advices, up-to-date tax requirements, in-depth understanding on all tax deductions that you are entitled to claim, tax compliance requirements and actions and above all, tax planning.

As a tax agent, our team at Paul Hype Page & Co. will provide you the necessary information and assistance on policy updates, compliance regulations, changes to tax conditions, income tax registration, and corporate tax filings in Malaysia. We will also help to upkeep your important company files, tax reports, and tax records.