Malaysia Budget 2026:
SME Tax Handbook

The Budget 2026 SME Tax Handbook summarises key tax updates and incentives announced in Malaysia’s Budget 2026.

A joint publication by HernanCres, SME Malaysia, and MiNED.
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Key Highlights – Budget 2026

  • E-Invoicing: Mandatory nationwide rollout by mid-2026 to improve compliance and reduce tax evasion.

  • Service Tax: Retained at 8%, excluding food & beverage and telecommunication services.

  • Capital Gains Tax (CGT): Maintained at 10% for unlisted share disposals.

  • Luxury Goods Tax (LGT): To be imposed at 5%–10% on selected luxury items from 1 Jan 2026.

  • Carbon Tax arrives in 2026— targeting iron, steel, and energy sectors under Malaysia’s new climate roadmap.
  • RM3 billion Green Financing boost through the GTFS for solar, hydrogen, and bioenergy projects.

  • Venture Capital incentives extended 10 years, with dividend exemptions to fuel Malaysia’s innovation ecosystem.

  • SJPP Guarantee Ceiling raised to RM 60 billion — giving SMEs easier access to credit and growth funding.

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Our team at HernanCres can help you identify eligible tax deductions, plan compliance strategies, and prepare for 2026 with confidence.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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