Why Need A Labuan Company?
 
A.Maximum Tax : RM 20K ( USD 6,700 )
 Save tax. You will not be audited too
 
B.Easier To Get Work Permit and Visa
 Help foreigners stay in Malaysia. Easy to get Dependence Visa too




1. How To Achieve That?

a. You setup a Labuan Company ( 3 business days )

b. You open a Bank Account ( 7 business days )
    If you wanted to do business and save tax, optional

c. You apply for a Work Permit & Visa ( 14 business days )
    If you wanted to stay in Malaysia, optional

d. Also, it depends on who your Labuan Company does business with. See examples below :

PASSED   FAILED
Case A

No business activity
Case B

1. Do business with non Malaysian company / foreign company, and

2. Do business in non Malaysian currency, Ringgit (RM)
Case C

1. Do business with another Labuan Company, and

2. Do business in non Malaysian currency, Ringgit (RM)
Case D

Do business with Malaysian and non Malaysian and Labuan Company

1. Transactions (with Non Malaysians / Labuan Company) pay max RM 20,000 tax

2. Transactions (with Malaysians) pay 25% Malaysian domestic tax

 
Case E

1. Do business 100% with Malaysians (Company / Individuals), or

2. Deal with clients in Malaysian currency, Ringgit (RM)


2. Who Is Eligible?

Foreigner? Yes
Malaysian? Yes
Anyone? Yes




3. Do You Know You Pay Tax Twice?

1. Corporate Tax - Your company pay corporate tax

2. Personal Income Tax - You pay income tax from salary derived from your company



Benefits

1. 100% Ownership and Control
    Foreigners will totally own the Malaysian business

2. Minimum Requirement
    1 same director + 1 same shareholder

3. Business Nature : Non Trading
    Your Labuan Company will pay zero corporate tax

4. Director Fee
    Foreigners will declare income as director fee and pay zero income tax

5. Labuan Legislation
    The law is stable and will remain unchanged for many years

6. Double Taxation Agreements, DTAs
    You are protected in avoidance of double taxation

7. Stay in Malaysia Permanently
    Cheaper and easier method for foreigners to stay in Malaysia.
    See Comparison : What is the best method for foreigners to stay in Malaysia permanently?




4. Diagram Summary
        Labuan Company's Tax Structure





5. How Do I Verify These Information?
Check it with Malaysian Regulatory Body

Labuan Financial Services Authority,
Labuan FSA

Regulate / Register Labuan Company
http://www.labuanfsa.gov.my
Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia,
IRB

Regulate tax system in Malaysia
http://www.hasil.gov.my/lhdnv3e
Malaysia My Second Home Program,
MM2H

Promote foreigners to stay in Malaysia
http://www.mm2h.gov.my




6. Schedule of Fees

Labuan Company
1. Business Nature ( Trading activities ) : Max tax is RM 20,000 ( est, USD 6700 )
2. Business Nature ( Non Trading activities ) : Max tax is zero ( est, USD 0.00 )
Non trading : Investment and holding companies
USD 3,000


Additional Services

Setup Bank Account
1. Bank Account : Foreign Currency. Eg, USD / EURO
2. Bank Account : Malaysian Ringgit, RM ( for admin expenses )
Note : Require deposits for each bank account

Minimum Bank Deposit :
USD Account : USD 5,000
MYR Account : MYR 10,000
GBP Account : GBP 3,000
AUD Account : AUD 7,000
EURO Account : EURO 4,000
Note : There is no minimum maintenance required
USD 500
Apply for Work Permit & Visa
1. Easier to get an work permit, visa, dependence visa in Malaysia
2. To stay permanently in Malaysia
3. Go in and out of Malaysia freely
USD 450
Register for a Labuan Business Address
1. Compulsory to use a Labuan Business Address for work permit application
2. Cheaper than renting office and hiring staff. I.e., USD 180 / mth
USD 2,160 / yr
Nominee Employee
1. Create a substance as Malaysia tax residence
 
USD 200 / mth
Other Services
1. Labuan Properties ( House / Office ) for sales and rent
2. Sabah Lands For Sales
 
Ask For Quote


Examples of Fees
Note : Annual renewal will be cheaper than below

Purpose : Do Business & Save Tax
1. Labuan CompanyUSD 3,000
2. Bank AccountUSD 500
TOTALUSD 3,500
If you wanted to stay in Malaysia
3. Work Permit, VisaUSD 450
4. Labuan Business AddressUSD 2,160
TOTALUSD 6,110
 
Purpose : Stay In Malaysia
1. Labuan CompanyUSD 3,000
2. Work Permit, VisaUSD 450
3. Labuan Business AddressUSD 2,160
TOTALUSD 5,610


7. Contact Us

Tax Agent, LabuanTax.com

Contact Person : Gary Wong

Contact Number : +6 016 821 8171

Email : gary@labuantax.com

How To Start?

1. Fill in the form below

2. We recommend a good trust company to you

3. Make payment to the trust company directly

4. Get your Labuan Company in 3 business days



8. Enquiry Form

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Someone Asked Questions

Malaysia Flag Malaysia, Charles

1. Can we have a Labuan company to charge management fee to a Papua New Guinea company? Any special requirement?
Yes, you can. No problem receiving income out of Malaysia

2. Do we need to have office, manpower, etc at Labuan?
Not neccesary

3. Is there any tax imposed on dividends to shareholder?
The shareholder and company will pay no tax on dividends


United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom, David

1. Can foreigners purchase properties in Malaysia?
Yes, foreigners can buy, rent, use the property in Malaysia.
a. West Malaysia ( Minimum Purchase ) : RM 250K
b. East Malaysia ( Minimum Purchase ) : RM 350K



Nigeria Flag Nigeria, Kayode

I would like to stay in Malaysia and setup a company to manage my clients in South Africa and USA and I am considering the option of the Labuan company
a. Owning a Sdn Bhd does not guarantee a Visa and PR (Permanent Resident) for foreigners
b. Money transferred from oversea to Malaysia is safer with a Labuan Company's Bank Account

1. Can I live in Peninsular Malaysia with a Labuan Business Visa?
Yes, you can. Expatriate Work Permit valids as long as the existence of the Labuan Company.

You may need a Visa, which will be issued together with the Work Permit. See :
Appendix I : Foreigners To Stay In Malaysia Permanently ( Recommended Method )
Appendix II : Malaysia My Second Home Program ( Requirement : Show Proof of Wealth )

2. Is my foreign income taxable? How much tax should I expect?
Yes, your foreign income is taxable.
Non trading business is zero.
Maximum tax for trading business is RM 20,000. Anything lower than that is 3% tax and will be audited.


3. Is there a guarantee for your services?
We do not guarantee a successful incorporation for your Labuan Company, Bank Account and Expatriate Work Permit. Nonetheless, as long as you are running a legitimate business and provide a complete set of documents in compliance to the checklist of the authorities, the success rate is almost 100%.

4. How long does it take for this entire process to be completed?
a. Labuan Company - 3 working days
b. Bank Account - 7 working days after the setup of the Labuan Company
c. Expatriate Work Permit, Visa - 14 working days after the setup of the Labuan Company
Note : You must satisfy the documents required to achieve the above. Easy

5. Is Nigerian eligible?
a. LabuanFSA : Yes
b. Immigration : Yes
c. Banker : Yes
So, Yes. No problem :-)










Appendix I
Foreigners To Stay In Malaysia Permanently
Recommended Method


  Labuan Company Local Company,
Sdn Bhd
Malaysia My
Second Home
Duration
How long can a foreigner stay in Malaysia?
 
As long as the existence of your Labuan Company Renewable Maximum 10 years
Renewable
Procedure
How to achieve that?
1. Setup a Labuan Company

2. Apply for Expatriate Work Permit. ( Easy procedure )
 
1. Setup a Local Company

2. Apply for a Work Permit
Show evidence of wealth.
See Appendix II : Malaysia My Second Home Program ( Requirement : Show Proof of Wealth )

Minimum Requirement 1. One same Director

2. One same Shareholder

3. Foreigner has 100% ownership of the company

4. No audit for non-trading business

or, opt for RM 20K tax remittance for trading business (will not be audited)
1. At least 2 Directors.
Majority Malaysian

2. At least 2 Shareholders.
Majority Malaysian

3. Foreigner has no full control over the company

4. Must appoint a Malaysian Auditor

5. Must register through a Company Secretary
 
Show Evidence of Wealth :

1. Liquid Asset worth at least RM 350K

2. Offshore month income at least RM 10K, and

3. Fixed Deposit with Malaysian bank at least RM 150K
Dependence
What about your spouse, son and or daughter?
Apply for Dependent Visa Apply for Dependent Visa Apply for Dependent Visa
Document Requirement Easy Many documents required, especially for accounting and tax purposes
 
A few documents
+ Medical Report
+ Medical Insurance
Pricing Labuan Company
Work Permit, Visa
Business Address
USD 6,110
 
Company Formation alone
RM 2,000, and above
RM 450K, and more ( est, USD 150,000 )
Recommendation
What is your opinion?
Best Choice - -


Appendix II
Malaysia My Second Home Program

Application Requirement : Show Proof of Wealth

Age : Below 50 years old

a. Liquid Asset worth RM 500,000, or more
b. Offshore Income RM 10,000 / mth, or more
c. Fixed Deposit with Malaysian bank RM 300,000 (Min maintenance : RM 150,000)
d. Or, buy a Malaysian property RM 1 million ( Fully Paid ) to reduce Fixed Deposit to RM 150,000

Age : 50 years old and above

a. Liquid asset worth RM 350,000, or more
b. Offshore income / pension RM 10,000 / mth, or more
c. Fixed deposit with Malaysian bank RM 150,000 (Min maintenance : RM 100,000)
d. Or, buy a Malaysian property RM 1 million ( Fully Paid ) to reduce Fixed Deposit to RM 100,000





DEFINITIONS

Labuan : A low tax jurisdiction located in Malaysia - Beautiful island ( See : Labuan Tourism )
MYR / RM : Malaysian Ringgit ( Malaysia Currency )
USD : United States Dollar
Currency Conversion : USD 1.00 = RM 3.40 ( Accurate Conversion : Google Currency Converter )
Tax : Refer as Malaysian tax. Regulated by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, IRB
Withholding Tax : Refer as tax withheld and sent directly as partial income tax. Regulated by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, IRB
Paid Up Capital : The actual amount of capital contributed / paid to the company
Source of Income : Where the income / money is coming from
Management and Control : Where the business is managed / controlled from
Labuan Company : Deem as non Malaysian company. ie, Foreign company
Non Trading Activities : Consist of Labuan Company that is running business as Investment Company / Holding Company
Trading Activities : Consist of Labuan Company that is running any business, apart from non trading activities
Trust Company : A company that assist to incorporate a Labuan Company. It is mandatory to use a trust company
Holding Company : A company that buys shares of another company
Investment Company : A company that invests on behalf of its shareholders
Sdn Bhd : Sendirian Berhad - Private Limited Company in Malaysia
Jurisdiction : Refer as Labuan jurisdiction located in Malaysia
Offshore / Oversea : Refer as non Malaysian jurisdiction
Malaysian Resident : Malaysian citizen or permanent resident of Malaysia
Foreigner : Refer as non Malaysian resident
Dependent Visa : Visa for foreigner's spouse and or children to stay in Malaysia
Work Permit : A legal document that allows foreigners to be employed in Malaysia
Labuan FSA : Labuan Financial Services Authority - Regulate / Register business of Labuan Company
Labuan IBFC : Labuan International Business and Financial Centre - A marketing body for selling Labuan's benefits
MM2H : Malaysia My Second Home Program - Regulated by Ministry of Tourism Malaysia
IRB : Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia - Regulate Malaysia and Labuan's tax system
LBATA : Labuan Business Activity Tax Act - Max tax : RM 20,000 for Labuan Company only
ITA : Income Tax Act 1967 - Max tax : 25% for source of income from Malaysia only
DTA / DTAs : Double Taxation Agreement is an agreement between two countries seeking to avoid double taxation
DTA List : Malaysia / Labuan has DTAs with 65 countries ( Accurate listing : Malaysia DTAs )
LCA : Labuan Companies Act 1990 - The Act to govern all Labuan Companies
LTA : Labuan Trust Act 1996 - The Act to provide for the creation and recognition of Labuan Trusts
OECD : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development - International organisation consists of members from a few countries
BVI : British Virgin Islands - A jurisdiction blacklisted by OECD





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