Programme Objective
With close proximity to Singapore and being one of the fastest growing countries in South East Asia, Malaysia has been an important investment destination for most Singapore companies. As in most direct investments, having a good understanding of their tax regulations is imperative to the performance of the investment. This half-day workshop is designed to provide updates and analysis on the latest tax changes and equip attendees with practical knowledge on using tax rebates and incentives to minimize tax in Malaysia. This workshop will also provide unique insights on various other tax measures and how its implementation will affect your investments and business operations in Malaysia.
Programme Outline
1. Recent Tax Updates:
- Overview of the tax changes in Budget 2025
- Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Real Property Gains Tax, Stamp Duty
- Sales and Services Tax/Goods and Services Tax
- Tax incentives and Tax administration
- Transfer Pricing
- Public Ruling
- Impact on foreign companies and developing effective tax strategies
2. Update of Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Training MethodologyLecture style
Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.
Intended For
Managing Directors, General Managers, CFOs, Regional Directors, Financial Controllers, Tax Professionals, Legal Professionals, Accountants, Financial Analysts, Business Consultants, Investors in Malaysia.
Competency Mapping
Others = 4.00 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
20 Nov 2024 (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)
For Members:
$ 370.60
$ 316.10
For Non-Members:
$ 370.60
$ 316.10
Discount till 30 Oct 2024
Programme Facilitator(s)
Benedict Francis
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mr Benedict Francis
Southern Region Leader and Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia
Benedict is PwC Malaysia's Southern Region Leader and Tax Partner. He has over 25 years of experience both in Malaysia and Singapore in a whole range of tax advisory engagements such as cross border tax planning, group restructuring, business model optimisation, Mergers & Acquisition, tax structuring for inbound and outbound investments, tax incentive application and negotiation, dealing with tax queries, transfer pricing, tax audit and investigations, regulatory and exchange control requirements as well as other advisory work relating to income tax, stamp duty, real property gains tax and double taxation treaties.
Benedict speaks frequently on Malaysian taxation at various seminars in Malaysia and abroad and as a panel speaker at seminars organised by the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board, Malaysian Employers Federation, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. He has also authored several thought leadership articles.
Benedict is the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI) Southern Region Vice-Chairman and MICCI National General Committee member. He is also a Committee member (Finance Chair) of the Rotary Club of Johor Bahru and Rotary Club of Johor Bahru Foundation.
Programme Objective
With close proximity to Singapore and being one of the fastest growing countries in South East Asia, Malaysia has been an important investment destination for most Singapore companies. As in most direct investments, having a good understanding of their tax regulations is imperative to the performance of the investment. This half-day workshop is designed to provide updates and analysis on the latest tax changes and equip attendees with practical knowledge on using tax rebates and incentives to minimize tax in Malaysia. This workshop will also provide unique insights on various other tax measures and how its implementation will affect your investments and business operations in Malaysia.
Programme Outline
1. Recent Tax Updates:
- Overview of the tax changes in Budget 2025
- Corporate Tax, Personal Tax, Real Property Gains Tax, Stamp Duty
- Sales and Services Tax/Goods and Services Tax
- Tax incentives and Tax administration
- Transfer Pricing
- Public Ruling
- Impact on foreign companies and developing effective tax strategies
2. Update of Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone
Training MethodologyLecture style
Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.
Intended For
Managing Directors, General Managers, CFOs, Regional Directors, Financial Controllers, Tax Professionals, Legal Professionals, Accountants, Financial Analysts, Business Consultants, Investors in Malaysia.
Competency Mapping
Others = 4.00 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mr Benedict Francis
Southern Region Leader and Partner
PricewaterhouseCoopers Malaysia
Benedict is PwC Malaysia's Southern Region Leader and Tax Partner. He has over 25 years of experience both in Malaysia and Singapore in a whole range of tax advisory engagements such as cross border tax planning, group restructuring, business model optimisation, Mergers & Acquisition, tax structuring for inbound and outbound investments, tax incentive application and negotiation, dealing with tax queries, transfer pricing, tax audit and investigations, regulatory and exchange control requirements as well as other advisory work relating to income tax, stamp duty, real property gains tax and double taxation treaties.
Benedict speaks frequently on Malaysian taxation at various seminars in Malaysia and abroad and as a panel speaker at seminars organised by the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board, Malaysian Employers Federation, Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia and Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. He has also authored several thought leadership articles.
Benedict is the Malaysian International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MICCI) Southern Region Vice-Chairman and MICCI National General Committee member. He is also a Committee member (Finance Chair) of the Rotary Club of Johor Bahru and Rotary Club of Johor Bahru Foundation.