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This book is designed to provide information on the GST only. This information
should not be deemed as a professional advice. In the case of a need for any such
expertise consult with the appropriate professional. This book has not been created
to be specific to any individuals or organizations situation or needs. Every effort
has been made to make this book as accurate as possible. However, there may be
typographical and or content errors. Therefore, this Ebook should serve only as a
general guide and not as the ultimate source of subject information. The author and
publisher shall have no liability or responsibility to any person or entity regarding
any loss or damage incurred, or alleged to have incurred, directly or indirectly, by
the information contained in this book. You are advised to refer to Customs gst.
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GST
IMPACT ON PROPERTY
INVESTORS/OWNERS
WHAT IS GST?
Goods and Services Tax (GST) is
a multi-stage tax on domestic
consumption. GST is charged on
all taxable supplies of goods and
services in Malaysia except those
specifically exempted. GST is also
charged on importation of goods
and services into Malaysia.
Payment of tax is made in stages by
the intermediaries in the production
and distribution process. Although
the tax would be paid throughout the
production and distribution chain,
only the value added at each stage is
taxed thus avoiding double taxation.
In Malaysia, a person who is
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V. Stamp Duty
GST is exclusive of stamp duty
payable on the transfers of property.
VI. Sale & Lease of property
If the property is a standard rated
supply such as commercial property,
it is subject to GST. If the property is
an exempt supply such as residential
premises, then the disposal is not
subject to GST.
VII. Progressive payment
You have to account for GST
at the various stages of the
progressive/ scheduled payment
for uncompleted nonresidential
properties.
Example: A purchaser enters
into an agreement to buy a
commercial building which is under
construction. The sales price of the
building is RM500,000. The payment
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Tenancy
General rule:
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Loan Renewal
The renewal of a loan i.e. granting
of another loan after the maturity
of the original loan is reached is an
exempt supply and therefore it is
not subject to GST.
Loan Assignment
Loan/credit assignment to another
assignee is an out of scope supply
and therefore it is not subject to GST
Other Bank Charges
Attestation fees on attesting the
money-lending agreement by the
lawyers .GST should be imposed on
the attestation fee by the attester if
he is a registered person.
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