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| Malaysia Strong | |
|---|---|
| Tax system | Foreign income exempt for individuals until 2036 Secondary |
| Income tax (top) | 30% Verified |
| Capital gains | 0% for individuals on shares Unverified |
| Dividends | 2% on annual dividends above RM100,000 Secondary |
| Interest | 0% on Malaysian bank deposits Unverified |
| Inheritance | None Secondary |
| Wealth tax | None Secondary |
| Foreign income | Exempt until end-2036, even when remitted Secondary |
| Corporate tax | 24% (15%/17% for qualifying SMEs) Secondary |
| VAT | 8% service tax; 5%/10% sales tax Secondary |
| Becoming tax resident | 182 days in a calendar year (with linking rules) Unverified |
| UK treaty | Yes (1996 treaty, in force) Verified |
| Cheapest residence route | USD 220,000 |
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