Tax Information for Non-resident KL expat

The first thing you have to understand about tax slabs in Malaysia, is that there are different rules for residents and non-residents. A tax resident of Malaysia is someone who is in the country for 182 days in a financial year. This does not have anything to do with your nationality or your citizenship. Thus if you move to Malaysia, and are there for more than 182 days, then you will be considered a resident. If you are there for less than this, you will be a non-resident.

Non-residents are taxed at a flat rate of 28 percent. However, residents are taxed according to a progressive scale. Meaning, the more you make, the more you'll be taxed. To see an example of how much you'll need to pay according to your income - visit the Malaysian revenue services site.

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Hi Stephanie-

Much appreciated for your feedback. I understand now the tax slab basis for 182 days resident/non-resident individuals.

I will look through the link more throughly.

I also wanted to check if the tax that is applicable for the first 182 days is refundable/non-refundable/adjusted with the progressive tax slab that comes into play after 182 days. This is for staying continuosly beyond 182 days.

Thank you very much for yourinfo.

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Hi

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if i stayed in Malaysia for more than 182 days, how i can claim back my paid 26% tax amount from income tax dept

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