Navigating Malaysia’s Stamp Duty Shift

HRDCORP CLAIMABLE COURSES

INTRODUCTION

Stamp duty has entered a new era — and ignorance is no longer bliss.

With self-assessment now in force as from 1.1.2026, the risks of missteps and non-compliance are real - and costly. This full-day workshop is your essential guide to navigating Malaysia's stamp duty regime like a pro.

Whether you're in Law, Tax, Real Estate, Accounting, or Compliance, this workshop is tailored to help you understand, apply, and defend stamp duty obligations confidently.

OBJECTIVE

· To equip participants with practical insights on how the Stamp Duty Act 1949 applies to everyday business and HR documents

· And how to avoid costly mistakes, penalties, and delays through proper stamping and compliance

COURSE REQUIREMENT

• Stable Internet Connection

• Webcam and Earphones

COURSE OUTLINE

Topic 1: Stamp Duty 101: The Must-Know Basics

· Key Principles, Scope and the New Self-Assessment Regime effective 1.1.2026

Topic 2: Why HR Must Care: Stamp Duty on Employment Contracts 🔥

· Latest IRB Enforcement as of 1.1.2025

· RM10 Duty isn’t the Real Cost — the Risk of Audit & Penalties

· Common Employer Mistakes

· Contracts for Foreign Workers, Interns, and Expatriates

· RM300 Wage Threshold Issue and Exemption Proposal

Topic 3: Stamp Duty Exemptions - The Hidden Gems

· Reliefs that save thousands (but many miss them!)

· Budget 2025 Updates on Exemptions

Topic 4: Fixed vs Ad Valorem: Getting It Right

· Decoding Common Errors

· When a RM10 Stamp ends up costing RM10,000

Topic 5: Property Transfers & Share Deals: What Has Changed?

· Exchange Transactions, Share Transfers & Market Traps

Topic 6: Stamp Duty Payment Procedures: Avoiding Costly Mistakes

· Stamping Deadlines, Late Penalties, and Overlooked Forms

Topic 7: When Things Go Wrong – The Real Cost of Non-Compliance

· Fines, Penalties & Late Stamping Charges

· Common Causes of Audit Exposure

Topic 8: The Big Shift: Self-Assessment Implementation by 2026

· How the New System Works

· Key Roles of Employers, HR, and Legal Teams in Compliance

Topic 9: Stamp Duty Audit Framework: Be Audit-Ready

· What IRB looks for

· Penalty Triggers & Red Flags

· How to Appeal an Unfair Assessment

Q&A Session

WHEN & WHERE

23 June 2025 (Monday); 9.00 am to 5.00 pm

Remote Online Learning - Zoom

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Human Resource Personnel, Lawyers, Tax Consultants, Accountants & Finance Professionals, Company Secretaries, Real Estate Agents & Property Consultants, In-House Legal & Compliance Teams

TRAINING INVESTMENT

RM 700 per participant (inclusive of Service Tax, Online Course Materials, E-Certificate of Attendance)

HRD Corp Claimable (SBL-Khas)

REGISTER HERE: http://carriera.com.my/index.php/training-registration-hrdf-sbl-claimable/

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