TaXavvy Issue 43/2020

In this issue:

Gazette orders for Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) and stamp duty exemption under PENJANA

Following the announcement of the short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) on 5 June 2020, gazette orders have been issued for the following proposals:

  • RPGT exemption for disposal of residential property

  • Stamp duty exemption for residential property purchased under the Home Ownership Campaign 2020/2021

Labuan entities carrying on pure equity holding activities - Labuan FSA circular

Further to the issuance of the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Exemption) Order 2020 as reported in TaXavvy 39/2020, the Labuan FSA has issued a circular dated 5 June 2020.

Guidelines for Fund for Management of House of Worship, and Welfare and Education Fund

The Inland Revenue Board has issued guidelines on the application under section 44(6) of the Income Tax Act 1967 for the following funds:

  • Fund for Management of House of Worship

  • Welfare and Education Fund

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