LHAG Special Presentation – Service Tax Expansion 2025: Breaking Down The New Rules And Industry Impact

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Service Tax Expansion 2025: Breaking Down The New Rules And Industry Impact

Seminar Overview

Effective 1 July 2025, the Malaysian Government has implemented a significant expansion of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework. In particular, the scope of taxable services has been broadened to include new taxable categories such as construction, rental and leasing, financial services, and private healthcare.

This seminar will focus on the latest updates to the service tax regime, providing an in-depth analysis of the newly gazetted subsidiary legislations, alongside the latest Customs guidelines and Service Tax policies. Emphasis will be placed on compliance obligations, transitional rules, and the practical implications for the affected service sectors.

 

Key Highlights

  • Inclusion of new service categories under the service tax regime: construction, rental and leasing, financial services, and private healthcare
  • Overview of Customs Guidelines, Service Tax Policies and B2B Exemptions
  • Impacts on compliance, pricing, and contractual arrangements across industries

 

What You Will Learn
Analysis of Subsidiary Legislations:
Explore the newly gazetted laws, focusing on the scope and treatment of newly taxable services

Transitional Rules:
Understand how to manage the transition to the new regime and avoid common pitfalls.

Customs Guideline & Service Tax Policies:
Gain insights into the latest positions adopted by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.

Sector-Specific Concerns:
Deep dive into B2B exemptions, non-reviewable contracts, sectoral expectations, and compliance challenges unique to the industry.

Practical Guidance:
Receive actionable advice on:
Navigating transitional challenges
Revisiting and updating contractual terms
Ensuring ongoing compliance in a dynamic tax environment

 

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