- Malaysia will start charging a 10% sales tax on low value goods (LVG) sold online from January 1, 2024
- The tax was originally supposed to be implemented on April 1, 2023, but was postponed
- LVG is defined as goods sold at a price not exceeding RM500, excluding certain items
- Sellers of LVG on online platforms must register with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department if the total sale value exceeds RM500,000 in 12 months
- Guidelines on the implementation of the LVG sales tax have been published
- The effective date for the tax is January 1, 2024, according to the Sales Tax (Amendment) Act 2022
Source: malaymail.com
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