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Budget 2012 Malaysia – RPGT (Real Property Gains Tax) 10% for First Two Years

In Budget 2012 Malaysia, a new structure of RPGT (real property gains tax) was introduced as following: 1st Year = 10% 2nd Year = 10% 3rd Year = 5% 4th Year = 5% 5th Year = 5% 6th Year = 0% Compare to Budget 2011, the RPGT was fixed at 5% flat rate on the [...]

Real Property Gain Tax Exemption in Malaysia, Use it Now or Later?

RPGT Comparison: (Current) 5% vs. 30%? (Future) In Malaysia, each individual is entitled to get a once in a lifetime tax exemption for property disposal. The question is: When is the best time to use the real property gain tax (RPGT) exemption? Use the privilege now or wait for the property tax rates is back [...]

Real Property Gains Tax – RPGT 2010 Latest Updates on 23/12/09

NO MORE Real Property Gains Tax for properties sold after 5 years! RPGT in Malaysia has been revised again! This time, it is good news for local property market! Referring to the revision announced by our Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on 23rd December 2009, the 5% RPGT would now only imposed on [...]

Impact of 5% RPGT on Property Investment in Malaysia

New fixed rate of 5% Real Property Gain Tax (RPGT) has been proposed in Budget 2010 presentation recently. It will be implemented start from 1st January 2010. So, what are the impacts of 5% RPGT on property investment in Malaysia? For Home Buyer who, Scenario 1: Buying New House from developer If buying for own [...]