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FAQ
FIXED DEPOSITS
Can I withdraw my fixed deposit any time during my stay in Malaysia?
Participants are not allowed to withdraw the fixed deposit for the whole duration of the one year period, unless for emergency cases and with prior approval from the Ministry of Tourism.
Can I place the fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank located in my country?
No. The fixed deposit account must be opened in any Malaysian bank or financial institution located in Malaysia.
Can the purchase of a house in Malaysia which is valued more than RM1,000,000 be considered as having fulfilled the financial criteria for this programme?
No. Participants are required to fulfill the fixed deposit requirement or monthly off-shore income for those age 50 years and above as the purchase of a house is not compulsory for participants under this programme.
Am I allowed to withdraw my fixed deposit for a few months and then topped it back later?
No. Participants are not allowed to do this, unless for an emergency purpose and with prior approval from the Ministry of Tourism.
When can I withdraw my fixed deposit?
After a period of one year, the participant may withdraw his/her fixed deposit for approved expenses relating to house purchase, education for children in Malaysia and medical purposes OR when he/she decides to terminate his/her stay in Malaysia by first informing the Ministry of Tourism of his/her intention at Malaysia My Second Home Centre. Participants can apply to withdraw part of their fixed deposit for emergency cases such as medical purposes, etc. with prior approval of the Ministry of Tourism.
INVESTMENT
Can I open a restaurant, book shop or clinic in Malaysia under this programme?
Yes. Participants under this programme are allowed to have their own businesses as a Director/Shareholder of the company, terms apply.
EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
I am a qualified doctor in US. How can I get to work in a Malaysia hospital or a private hospital?
Under Malaysia My Second Home Programme, participants are NOT allowed to work. However, you can apply to the Human Resources Ministry seeking special approval for you to work in Malaysia because of your special expertise.
Do kindergarten level child need a Student Visa to attend kindergarten here?
Children below the school going age (that is 7 years old) are not required to apply for a Student Visa. They need only apply for a Social Visit Visa.
If my children are already married and want to study in Malaysia with their husband, do they need to pay the fixed deposit?
Not necessary. They can apply for a Student Visa once they have obtained places of study in Malaysia.
HOUSE PURCHASE
Are the participants entitled to any special entitlements?
All participants are allowed to purchase residential properties at more than RM 1,000,000 each
Do I have to pay the yearly assessment and quit rent for my houses like the local?
Yes.
Can I purchase a house for residential purpose and a shop lot to be rented out?
Yes, you are allowed to purchase residential properties by register company in Malaysia.
In the event of unforeseen death is the participant able to hand over his Malaysian assets to any of his beneficiaries smoothly. Does the Government have any restriction on this matter?
Yes, provided he/she has a Will which indicated clearly to whom the properties are to be given. If not the next of kin of the participant will have to apply to the Government to have his properties released to them as the rightful heirs.
Must foreigners buy new Malaysia property only, such as from developers, or can they purchase any property, such as from individual owners (second hand or third hand property)?
Participants can purchase any type of housing properties
Am I subjected to the property gain tax if I make a profit from selling my house?
Yes. 30% within 5 years of selling house & 5% thereafter.
CAR PURCHASE
Is a participant who buys a second-hand local car eligible for tax exemptions?
Second hand cars are transacted on a willing buyer, willing seller basis and the government do not levy any sales tax and excise duty on such transactions. As such tax exemptions do not arise. However, second hand cars which are imported are subject to sales tax and import duty at the point of entry.
If I had a car accident and as a result, I need to change the car, do I have to pay back the tax exemptions?
Given the following situations:
Cars that have been exempted from taxes and duties under this program can be sold or its ownership transferred provided the prevailing taxes and duties on the car have been paid prior to the transaction. However, for imported cars the condition stipulated in the AP should be complied before any sale or transfer can be permitted.
INCOME TAX
What kind of taxes are the participants of this programme normally subjected to?
Income tax is imposed on income earned from investments in local companies and local share market. Please refer to www.hasilnet.org.my for more details on the tax structure.
Is the interest for their fixed deposit taxable? Some say it is taxable, other it is not taxable. If the deposit amount exceeds RM100, 000.00 OR if the deposit period is one year. What is the exact regulation?
Interest earned by an individual from fixed deposit account is exempted
Is income remitted from abroad taxable?
Before year of assessment 2004 income remitted from abroad to Malaysia (apart from pension) is subject to tax. However, from year of assessment 2004 all income remitted from abroad is not subject to tax.
Does the participant have to submit any personal tax declaration to the Income Tax Department of Malaysia, like Malaysians have to?
Yes.
If the participants have to submit income tax return to the Income Tax department, are they entitled to any exemptions under the programme?
They will only be taxed on the income earned in Malaysia after taking into account the personal tax allowances. The income will be taxed according to a progressive tax rate structure.
If the participants have to submit income tax return to the Income Tax department, are they entitled to any exemptions under the programme?
They will only be taxed on the income earned in Malaysia after taking into account the personal tax allowances. The income will be taxed according to a progressive tax rate structure.
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FIXED DEPOSITS
Can I withdraw my fixed deposit any time during my stay in Malaysia?
Participants are not allowed to withdraw the fixed deposit for the whole duration of the one year period, unless for emergency cases and with prior approval from the Ministry of Tourism.
Can I place the fixed deposit in a Malaysian bank located in my country?
No. The fixed deposit account must be opened in any Malaysian bank or financial institution located in Malaysia.
Can the purchase of a house in Malaysia which is valued more than RM1,000,000 be considered as having fulfilled the financial criteria for this programme?
No. Participants are required to fulfill the fixed deposit requirement or monthly off-shore income for those age 50 years and above as the purchase of a house is not compulsory for participants under this programme.
Am I allowed to withdraw my fixed deposit for a few months and then topped it back later?
No. Participants are not allowed to do this, unless for an emergency purpose and with prior approval from the Ministry of Tourism.
When can I withdraw my fixed deposit?
After a period of one year, the participant may withdraw his/her fixed deposit for approved expenses relating to house purchase, education for children in Malaysia and medical purposes OR when he/she decides to terminate his/her stay in Malaysia by first informing the Ministry of Tourism of his/her intention at Malaysia My Second Home Centre. Participants can apply to withdraw part of their fixed deposit for emergency cases such as medical purposes, etc. with prior approval of the Ministry of Tourism.
INVESTMENT
Can I open a restaurant, book shop or clinic in Malaysia under this programme?
Yes. Participants under this programme are allowed to have their own businesses as a Director/Shareholder of the company, terms apply.
EMPLOYMENT & EDUCATION
I am a qualified doctor in US. How can I get to work in a Malaysia hospital or a private hospital?
Under Malaysia My Second Home Programme, participants are NOT allowed to work. However, you can apply to the Human Resources Ministry seeking special approval for you to work in Malaysia because of your special expertise.
Do kindergarten level child need a Student Visa to attend kindergarten here?
Children below the school going age (that is 7 years old) are not required to apply for a Student Visa. They need only apply for a Social Visit Visa.
If my children are already married and want to study in Malaysia with their husband, do they need to pay the fixed deposit?
Not necessary. They can apply for a Student Visa once they have obtained places of study in Malaysia.
HOUSE PURCHASE
Are the participants entitled to any special entitlements?
All participants are allowed to purchase residential properties at more than RM 1,000,000 each
Do I have to pay the yearly assessment and quit rent for my houses like the local?
Yes.
Can I purchase a house for residential purpose and a shop lot to be rented out?
Yes, you are allowed to purchase residential properties by register company in Malaysia.
In the event of unforeseen death is the participant able to hand over his Malaysian assets to any of his beneficiaries smoothly. Does the Government have any restriction on this matter?
Yes, provided he/she has a Will which indicated clearly to whom the properties are to be given. If not the next of kin of the participant will have to apply to the Government to have his properties released to them as the rightful heirs.
Must foreigners buy new Malaysia property only, such as from developers, or can they purchase any property, such as from individual owners (second hand or third hand property)?
Participants can purchase any type of housing properties
Am I subjected to the property gain tax if I make a profit from selling my house?
Yes. 30% within 5 years of selling house & 5% thereafter.
CAR PURCHASE
Is a participant who buys a second-hand local car eligible for tax exemptions?
Second hand cars are transacted on a willing buyer, willing seller basis and the government do not levy any sales tax and excise duty on such transactions. As such tax exemptions do not arise. However, second hand cars which are imported are subject to sales tax and import duty at the point of entry.
If I had a car accident and as a result, I need to change the car, do I have to pay back the tax exemptions?
Given the following situations:
- If car is written off, taxes will be waived.
- If the participant wishes to buy another car, their application will be processed on the merit of each case. Under normal circumstances a participant of this program is allowed tax exemption for a car on a one time basis.
- If the car is repaired and sold it will be subject to the applicable tax/duty according to the prevailing rates.
Cars that have been exempted from taxes and duties under this program can be sold or its ownership transferred provided the prevailing taxes and duties on the car have been paid prior to the transaction. However, for imported cars the condition stipulated in the AP should be complied before any sale or transfer can be permitted.
INCOME TAX
What kind of taxes are the participants of this programme normally subjected to?
Income tax is imposed on income earned from investments in local companies and local share market. Please refer to www.hasilnet.org.my for more details on the tax structure.
Is the interest for their fixed deposit taxable? Some say it is taxable, other it is not taxable. If the deposit amount exceeds RM100, 000.00 OR if the deposit period is one year. What is the exact regulation?
Interest earned by an individual from fixed deposit account is exempted
Is income remitted from abroad taxable?
Before year of assessment 2004 income remitted from abroad to Malaysia (apart from pension) is subject to tax. However, from year of assessment 2004 all income remitted from abroad is not subject to tax.
Does the participant have to submit any personal tax declaration to the Income Tax Department of Malaysia, like Malaysians have to?
Yes.
If the participants have to submit income tax return to the Income Tax department, are they entitled to any exemptions under the programme?
They will only be taxed on the income earned in Malaysia after taking into account the personal tax allowances. The income will be taxed according to a progressive tax rate structure.
If the participants have to submit income tax return to the Income Tax department, are they entitled to any exemptions under the programme?
They will only be taxed on the income earned in Malaysia after taking into account the personal tax allowances. The income will be taxed according to a progressive tax rate structure.
MM2H PROGRAMME STATISTICS
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