Country tax profile · 2026
Malaysia VAT / sales tax
How Malaysia taxes VAT / sales
Malaysia charges a standard VAT/GST of 8% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.
Compiled by MyNomadWorld for Malaysia and currently being re-verified against primary sources. Confirm with a local adviser before relying on it.
How Malaysia's VAT / sales tax compares
Malaysia's VAT / sales tax of 8% is the 161st highest of the 196 countries we track, against a global average of 14.1% and a Asia average of 10.2%.
Countries with a similar VAT / sales tax
Maldives (8%) · Switzerland (8.1%) · Liechtenstein (8.1%) · Nigeria (7.5%) · Panama (7%) · Thailand (7%)
Who is a tax resident of Malaysia?
Present in Malaysia for at least 182 days in a calendar year (or linked-period/qualifying rules).
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What is the VAT / sales tax rate in Malaysia?
Malaysia charges a standard VAT/GST of 8% on most goods and services, with reduced rates on some essentials.