Investment Incentives & Strategic Advisory in Malaysia
Malaysia's investment promotion landscape — administered through MIDA, MDEC, TalentCorp, MATRADE, MGTC, BiotechCorp, and the Securities Commission — offers a broad range of tax incentives, duty exemptions, and facilitation programmes. Accessing these incentives requires technical knowledge and established working relationships with the decision-making bodies. We have both.
Our approach provides end-to-end strategic support — from initial eligibility assessment through application preparation, government liaison, committee representation, and post-approval compliance.
Tax Exemption for Venture Capital Companies (VCC)
Registered VCCs are eligible for full income tax exemption on all sources of statutory income for a period of five Years of Assessment (YA) or the remaining life of the fund, whichever is shorter.
Our Services: We manage the annual SC certification process to verify the VCC meets qualifying conditions.
Tax Exemption for Venture Capital Management Corporations (VCMC)
A registered VCMC is exempt from income tax on statutory income derived from managing a certified VCC fund — covering share of profits, management fees, and performance fees through to YA 2026.
Our Services: We structure the VCMC to ensure it meets the SC's economic substance requirements and handle annual compliance.
Tax Deductions for VC Investors
Companies or individuals investing in a qualified VCC are eligible for a tax deduction equivalent to the value of their investment, capped at RM20 million per year.
Our Services: We assist in documenting the investment flow and securing the SC certification for seamless integration into tax filings.
Structuring a new VC fund or looking to claim investor tax deductions?
Speak to a Venture Capital AdvisorNew Incentive Framework (NIF) — Manufacturing Tax Incentives
Effective for applications from 1 March 2026, the NIF offers manufacturing companies a Special Tax Rate (STR) of 0%–10% or an Investment Tax Allowance (ITA) of up to 100% — both for up to 15 years.
Our Services: We handle eligibility assessments, NIA Scorecard pre-evaluations, InvestMalaysia portal submissions, Incentive Paper preparation, Global Minimum Tax impact assessments, and post-approval compliance.
Automation Capital Allowance (ACA)
The ACA incentive provides a 200% capital allowance on up to RM 10 million in qualifying expenditure on Industry 4.0 machinery and systems (2023–2027).
Our Services: We assess eligibility, prepare the MIDA application, coordinate SIRIM technical verification, and procure the consideration letter.
Import Duty Exemption
Manufacturing and approved service companies may apply to MIDA for exemptions on import duties for raw materials, components, machinery, and equipment.
Our Services: We identify eligible items with HS codes, prepare the MIDA application, and manage post-approval reporting compliance.
Malaysia Digital (MD) Status (MDEC)
Malaysia's premier technology investment incentive, granting qualifying technology companies access to financial incentives, infrastructure benefits, and streamlined MDEC Employment Pass track.
Our Services: ICT activity classification, business plans, financial projections, MDEC liaison, and annual reporting compliance.
Global Services Hub (GSH) Status
Available to companies providing shared services, treasury management, and regional hub functions, GSH status offers concessionary tax rates and higher expatriate employment ratios.
Our Services: Entity structuring, MIDA business plan, transfer pricing benchmarking, and post-approval compliance.
DESAC — Data Centre Tax Incentives
The Digital Ecosystem Acceleration scheme provides an ITA of up to 60% for data centre investments in Malaysia.
Our Services: Tier determination, data collation, Invest Malaysia submission, and NCI Incentive Paper preparation.
Green Technology Incentives (GITA & GITE Solar Leasing)
Includes the Green Investment Tax Allowance (100% ITA on qualifying CAPEX) and the Green Income Tax Exemption for Solar Leasing (70% statutory income exemption).
Our Services: Tier assessment, asset verification coordination, NCI applications, and 24-month post-approval compliance tracking.
Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Tax Incentives
The JS-SEZ offers targeted incentives across five project categories in Johor with 5%–10% Special Tax Rates, full 100% ITAs, and a 15% Knowledge Worker flat personal income tax rate.
Our Services: Investment threshold analysis, STR vs. ITA structuring, Knowledge Worker eligibility assessments, and full NCI submission coordination.
Single Family Office (SFO) Scheme — Forest City Special Financial Zone
A 0% corporate income tax incentive for eligible Single Family Office Vehicles (SFOVs) established within Pulau 1, Forest City.
Our Services: Family structure analysis, SFOV incorporation, AUM composition planning, SC application submission, and ongoing compliance monitoring.
Additional Regional & Sector Incentives
We also facilitate and structure applications for the East Coast Economic Region (ECERDC) and the Malaysian Biotechnology Corporation (BiotechCorp).
International Integrated Logistics Services (IILS) Status
IILS status entitles logistics companies to automatic issuance of a Freight Forwarding Agent / Customs Agent Licence and permits 100% foreign equity ownership.
Our Services: MIDA qualifying criteria assessment, application submission, and Customs Agent licence coordination.
Trademark Registration (MyIPO)
We manage the full trademark registration process — from preliminary availability searches and Nice Classification advisory to filing and office action handling.
MIDA Investor Profiling & Regulatory Waivers
For established multinationals, we facilitate high-level engagements with MIDA, including investor profiling and strategic government meetings for Ministry of Finance waivers.
Navigating complex tax incentives or require strategic government engagement?
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