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Case Spotlight: Remuneration of Independent Non-Executive Director Not Subject to Employment Income Tax

Case Spotlight: Remuneration of Independent Non-Executive Director Not Subject to Employment Income Tax

by DNH (BD) | Jan 10, 2025 | Employment Law

Gains or profits made from employment are subject to income tax payments under section 4(b) of the Income Tax Act 1967 (“ITA 1967”).  However, does this requirement also apply to remuneration of independent non-executive directors?   Recently, the High Court had to...
What Companies Can Expect from the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025

What Companies Can Expect from the Global Minimum Tax (GMT) in 2025

by DNH (BD) | Dec 23, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter

This update provides an overview of the upcoming Global Minimum Tax (GMT) framework, aimed at helping Malaysian MNCs, SMEs, and tax professionals understand the key changes expected in 2025 and how it may impact their tax strategies and operational planning. To recap,...
Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Move Towards Stamp Duty Self-Assessment

Malaysia’s Budget 2025: Move Towards Stamp Duty Self-Assessment

by DNH (BD) | Dec 19, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter

This update is relevant to taxpayers, property buyers, investors, and businesses that enter into any types of instruments, contracts and agreements in the ordinary course of business which attract stamp duty.  Here’s a summary of the proposed amendments and their...
Case Spotlight: Non-Deposit of Agreements with Trade Unions at the Industrial Court

Case Spotlight: Non-Deposit of Agreements with Trade Unions at the Industrial Court

by DNH (BD) | Dec 18, 2024 | Employment Law

Once a collective agreement is signed between the employer and the trade union, section 16 of the Industrial Relations Act 1967 (“IRA 1967”) requires parties to jointly deposit such agreement with the Industrial Court for the purposes of cognizance.  However, does...
Malaysia’s Participation In The WIPO Alert Data Sharing Platform To Enhance IP Protection

Malaysia’s Participation In The WIPO Alert Data Sharing Platform To Enhance IP Protection

by DNH (BD) | Dec 16, 2024 | Corporate Newsletter

This update is especially relevant to business owners, advertisers, ad agencies, digital marketeers, and tech service providers who promote their own and/or third party brands and products through third-party websites or apps. Key Update Combatting Ad Placement on...
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