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Taxation on E-Commerce Transactions


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Questions:

Does Active Blogger’s income from advertising space & product reviews on Facebook or Instagram subject to Malaysian tax?

Answer: Yes

Does any income received from e-commerce transactions that are associated with any activities in Malaysia subject to Malaysian taxation?

Answer: Yes


Types of e-commerce business model

1. Online trading/service providers

2. App stores

3. Online advertising

4. Cloud computing

5. Payment services

6. Digital currency/token


Scope of Charge

1. Generally, income tax is imposed on the income of any person accruing in or derived from Malaysia.

2. Any income in relation to e-commerce transactions is deemed to be derived from Malaysia if it is associated to any activities in Malaysia regardless of whether that income is received in Malaysia or otherwise.

3. A non-resident person who derives income from e-CT may also be deemed

to derive that income from Malaysia in relation to special classes of income or royalty.


Source: https://phl.hasil.gov.my/pdf/pdfam/guidelines_e_commerce_13052019.pdf


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