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Malaysia and Singapore's new economic zone promises tax rates as low as 5% to boost investment

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Malaysia and Singapore's new economic zone promises tax rates as low as 5% to boost investment

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  • Malaysia has launched tax incentives to attract investment in its joint special economic zone with Singapore, targeting a boost of US$26 billion annually by 2030.
  • New company tax rates of 5% for 15 years will apply, alongside reduced income taxes for knowledge workers, effective from January 1.
  • The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone aims to emulate the success of China’s Shenzhen, being nearly twice its size.
  • Key sectors such as AI, medical devices, and aerospace manufacturing will benefit from the new tax structure, compared to Singapore’s 17% corporate rate.
  • Additional incentives include lower entertainment duties and tailor-made benefits for businesses in designated areas of the zone.

For the full article, visit South China Morning Post.

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