Country tax profile · 2026
Malaysia capital gains tax
None
capital gains tax for individuals
How Malaysia treats capital gains
Generally none for individuals; 10% CGT on gains from unlisted shares (from 2024); Real Property Gains Tax up to 30%
✓ Malaysia does not tax capital gains for individuals, a major draw for investors and founders selling equity.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Malaysia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Malaysia compares
57 of 197 countries we track have no capital gains tax for individuals. Malaysia is one of them.
Who is a tax resident of Malaysia?
Present in Malaysia for at least 182 days in a calendar year (or linked-period/qualifying rules).
Related Malaysia taxes
Moving to Malaysia?
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What is the capital gains tax rate in Malaysia?
Generally none for individuals; 10% CGT on gains from unlisted shares (from 2024); Real Property Gains Tax up to 30%