This article discusses the basic principles that apply to both equity-settled and cash-settled share-based payment transactions with employees or others providing similar services.
On 5 January 2026, the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) has issued a Media Statement, Operational Guideline (effective 1 January 2026) and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding Stamp Duty Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (SVDP) on 28 January 2026.
This publication, an overview of the tax landscape across six key ASEAN markets: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam, serves as a guide in navigating through evolving tax and regulatory landscape.
The e-Invoice Specific Guideline (e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.6) and the e-Invoice General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) were updated by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) on 5 January 2026. There are salient changes to the e-Invoice Specific Guideline and the General FAQs.
Bursa Malaysia has announced amendments to the Main Market Listing Requirements to enhance sustainability reporting, aligned with the National Sustainability Reporting Framework. Under these changes, listed companies are encouraged to obtain reasonable assurance for Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions from 2027, subject to further stakeholder consultation.
This article covers MFRS 3’s disclosure requirements. An illustrative disclosure is provided at the end of this article, including insights on certain disclosure areas.
The e-Invoice Specific Guideline (e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.6) and the e-Invoice General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) were updated by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) on 5 January 2026. There are salient changes to the e-Invoice Specific Guideline and the General FAQs.
The e-Invoicing rollout in Malaysia has been ongoing for over a year since Phase 1 began on 1 August 2024, with Phase 4 set to be implemented on 1 January 2026. In this instance, the e-Invoice Compliance Framework (e-Invoice Compliance Review Framework) was released by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) on 15 December 2025 detailing how the IRBM will be conducting review of taxpayers’ compliance towards e-invoice in a fair, transparent and equitable manner.
Both of the e-Invoice Guidelines (e-Invoice Guideline Version 4.6 and e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.5) and the e-Invoice General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) were updated by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) on 7 December 2025 and 10 December 2025 respectively.
Get valuable tax insights announced from the Malaysia Budget 2026 in our updated Budget Adviser 2026.
The Malaysian Accounting Standards Board (MASB) has issued a revised ‘Practice Statement on management commentary’ (the Practice Statement). The objective of the revision is to provide a global benchmark for the preparation of management commentary accompanying financial statements including sustainability-related financial disclosures.
There were amendments and new service tax policies 2025 released by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department between 17 October 2025 and 24 October 2025. Read our publication to know more.
Get valuable tax insights announced from the Malaysia Budget 2026 in our Budget Adviser 2026.
This article discusses MFRS 2 and the accounting for equity-settled share-based payment arrangements with employees.
Learn about the ESG framework in Malaysia, reporting standards, compliance, and ratings. Discover how ESG audits and services help businesses achieve sustainability.
Both of the e-Invoice Guidelines (e-Invoice Guideline Version 4.5 and e-Invoice Specific Guideline Version 4.3) were updated in relation to the e-Invoice Specific Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Donations or Contributions released by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM) on 7 July 2025. The updated e-Invoice General Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) was released on 9 July 2025.