806 - *AKTA CUKAI JUALAN 2018 — Malaysia law | Esheria

806 - *AKTA CUKAI JUALAN 2018

This Act sets up Malaysia’s sales tax system, including when sales tax applies, who must register, how invoices and records must be kept, and the powers of the Minister and Chief Director.

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Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
Undated source snapshot
Language
en
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appeals assessment cross-border goods movement exemptions import/export compliance insolvency invoicing low value goods low-value goods offences penalties record keeping recordkeeping refunds reporting sales tax sales tax registration search and seizure service of documents statutory amendments tax collection tax exemption tax payment tax returns

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This Act sets up Malaysia’s sales tax system, including when sales tax applies, who must register, how invoices and records must be kept, and the powers of the Minister and Chief Director. Taxpayers must keep records, file returns, and pay sales tax on time; the Director General and Minister also have assessment, exemption, and refund powers. This part sets special sales tax rules for taxable goods moved into, out of, or through designated and special areas, including declarations, exemptions, collection rules, and enforcement powers. This provision lets courts order payment of sales tax or penalties after conviction, sets imprisonment limits for unpaid fines, creates several sales tax offences and penalties, and gives rules for notice, review, service, electronic service, and winding-up/receivership duties. This part lists amendments to the Sales Tax Act 2018, mainly replacing terms like “taxable goods” with “low value goods” and changing references from “manufacturer” to “seller” in several sections.