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Moving to Malaysia under the DE Rantau Nomad Pass: Key Tax Considerations for International Remote Workers 

Considering Malaysia’s DE Rantau Nomad Pass? Working remotely from Malaysia can trigger tax obligations even when your employer and salary remain overseas. This article explains how employment income may be sourced, how Malaysian tax residence is determined, and why home-country rules and double taxation agreements should be reviewed before relocating.

Future-Ready, Value-Driven, Trust-Centered: What Finance Leaders Must Rethink Today

The MIA Conference 2026 highlighted a critical shift in the role of finance—towards being future-ready, value-driven, and trust-centered. As economic uncertainty, supply chain disruptions, and AI adoption reshape the business landscape, finance leaders are expected to go beyond reporting numbers and play a strategic role in risk management, decision-making, and organisational resilience. This article distils…

I’ve Registered a Company in Malaysia — What’s Next? 

So, you’ve taken the leap of faith and incorporated your company in Malaysia. Congratulations! This is a significant milestone in your entrepreneurial journey.  But incorporation is just the beginning.  In fact, Malaysia registered over 60,000 new companies in 2025 alone, reflecting a strong appetite for entrepreneurship — particularly in service‑based industries. However, survival and sustainable growth depend on what comes after registration. …

5 main types of business entities to register in Malaysia

When you start a business, identifying the type of business you would like to establish is a major decision. It will have a profound effect on the accounting system for your business and which income tax return form you have to file. Generally, there are 5 common types of business entities in Malaysia. This includes:…

What am I missing out if I don’t register my business?

Introduction Since the lockdown began, many people have turned to the internet for alternative sources of income. From selling on social media, livestream e-commerce to internet sales through third-party marketplace, agile opportunists are finding new ways to earn a living.  While you could always complete transactions without formal registration with the authorities, it is a smart…

Relief to Malaysian taxpayers facing double taxation

Introduction “Why is my profit after tax from oversea clients seemed lesser than the projected amount? “ If you are facing the same challenge as above, you may have fallen into the double taxation, which is a common scenario in a cross-border transaction for service industry. In this article, we will look into how double taxation…


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