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Malaysia: 10 income tax brackets from 0% to 30% in 2026. The EXPATRIATION.IO calculator turns gross salary into net take-home pay using the official scale and employee social contributions.
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Tax breakdown by bracket
| Bracket | Rate | Amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 RM to 5,000 RM | 0.0% | 5,000 RM | 0 RM |
| 5,000 RM to 20,000 RM | 1.0% | 15,000 RM | 150 RM |
| 20,000 RM to 35,000 RM | 3.0% | 15,000 RM | 450 RM |
| 35,000 RM to 50,000 RM | 6.0% | 15,000 RM | 900 RM |
| 50,000 RM to 70,000 RM | 11.0% | 6,650 RM | 732 RM |
| Income tax | 2,232 RM | ||
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🇲🇾 Malaysia
Malaysia operates a territorial tax system. Foreign-sourced income is exempt from tax (exemption extended through December 2026). The EPF (Employee Provident Fund) employee share is 11% for Malaysian citizens and 2% for non-Malaysian citizen employees since October 2025 (select the regime of that name). SOCSO (0.5%), EIS (0.2%, citizens and permanent residents only) and, since 1 June 2026, LINDUNG 24 Jam (0.75%) are withheld on wages up to RM 6,000 a month. Toggle "foreign-sourced income" if you earn abroad.
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The EPF employee share of 11% applies to Malaysian citizens and permanent residents; a non-Malaysian citizen employee contributes 2% since October 2025, which the regime of the same name applies. SOCSO (0.5%), EIS (0.2%, citizens and permanent residents only) and the LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme (0.75% from 1 June 2026) are charged on wages up to RM 6,000 a month; the reduced EPF share available to members aged 60 and over is not modelled. Income tax is that of a tax resident: the automatic RM 9,000 individual relief, EPF relief up to RM 4,000, relief up to RM 350 for SOCSO, EIS and LINDUNG, and the RM 400 rebate when chargeable income does not exceed RM 35,000; spouse, child and the other reliefs claimed on the return are not modelled.
Tax system in Malaysia
Malaysia's income tax is progressive with rates from 0% to 30% for residents, while non-residents are taxed at a flat 30% on Malaysian-source income. A resident's chargeable income is the salary less an automatic RM 9,000 relief, EPF contributions up to RM 4,000 and SOCSO, EIS and LINDUNG contributions up to RM 350, and a rebate of up to RM 400 applies when chargeable income does not exceed RM 35,000. Employee contributions to the EPF (Employees Provident Fund) are 11% of salary for citizens and 2% for non-Malaysian citizen employees since October 2025; SOCSO, EIS and the LINDUNG 24 Jam scheme add 1.45% on wages up to RM 6,000 a month, and 1.25% for a non-citizen, who is outside EIS. Malaysia has historically not taxed foreign-sourced income for residents, though this has been subject to policy changes. The MM2H and DE Rantau digital nomad visa have made the country a popular destination for expatriates.
Income tax scale 2026
| Taxable income | Rate |
|---|---|
| 0 RM to 5,000 RM | 0% |
| 5,000 RM to 20,000 RM | 1% |
| 20,000 RM to 35,000 RM | 3% |
| 35,000 RM to 50,000 RM | 6% |
| 50,000 RM to 70,000 RM | 11% |
| 70,000 RM to 100,000 RM | 19% |
| 100,000 RM to 400,000 RM | 25% |
| 400,000 RM to 600,000 RM | 26% |
| 600,000 RM to 2,000,000 RM | 28% |
| 2,000,000 RM and above | 30% |
Employee social contributions
| Contribution | Rate | Annual cap |
|---|---|---|
| EPF (Employee Provident Fund) | 11% | No cap |
| SOCSO invalidity scheme | 0.5% | 72,000 RM |
| EIS (Employment Insurance System) | 0.2% | 72,000 RM |
| LINDUNG 24 Jam (24-hour cover) | 0.75% | 72,000 RM |
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Source: hasil.gov.my (LHDN) · Tax year 2026 · Last updated October 2026