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Following the signing of the JS-SEZ agreement between Malaysia and Singapore, the Government of Malaysia announced an incentive package on 8 January 2025 to attract businesses and investors to the JS-SEZ. 

• The tax incentives are available for applications submitted between 1 January 2025 – 31 December 2034.
• Applications must be submitted online through MIDA (Malaysian Investment Development Authority).

A. Manufacturing Business Incentive Scheme:

Flagship zone: E & F

Type of Tax Incentive:

1. For New Company:

• Special tax rate of 5% for 15 years with new investment with capital investment (excluding land) above RM 1 billion
• Special tax rate of 5% for 10 years with new investment with capital investment (excluding land) between RM 500 million to RM 1 billion

     2. For Existing Company:

• 100% Investment Tax Allowance (ITA) for 5 years against 100% statutory income on the qualifying investment (excluding land) incurred within 5 years.

B. Global Services Hub

Flagship zone: A & B

Type of Tax Incentive:

• 5% special tax rate for up to 15 years

Key eligible criteria and conditions:

1. Minimum RM50 million annual operating expenditure
2. Must serve/control at least 10 network companies
3. Annual sales turnover of RM500 million with forex inflow into Malaysia
4. At least 50% of high-value positions (min. RM10,000/month salary) must be filled by Malaysians

C. Integrated Tourism Project Incentives

Flagship zone: G

Type of Tax Incentive:

• 100% ITA (Investment Tax Allowance) for capital expenditure incurred within 5 years
• ITA can be offset against 70% of statutory income each year of assessment

Key eligible criteria and conditions:

1. Must not have an existing or related tourism project in Malaysia
2. Minimum RM2.5 million paid-up capital
3. RM500 million capital expenditure investment (excluding land)
4. Must include:
   • Hotel with at least 80 rooms (Standard, Superior, Deluxe and Suite)
   • At least one major tourist attraction, such as:
     • Water park, outdoor park with rides/games
     • Convention center (min. 3,000 participants)
     • Outdoor sports facility (excluding golf courses and driving range)

D. Smart Logistics Complex Incentives

Flagship zone: C

Type of Tax Incentive:

• 100% ITA on qualifying capital expenditure for 5 years
• ITA can be fully offset (100%) against statutory income

Key eligible criteria and conditions:

1. Minimum RM500 million capital expenditure investment
2. Warehouse minimum built-up of 50,000 m² with at least three(3) enabling elements technologies under IR4.0 technology
3. Achieve Industrial Building System (IBS) score set by Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
4. Workforce:
   • 80% Malaysian citizens
   • 30% high-value positions (min. RM10,000/month salary) must be Malaysian employees

E. Manufacturing - Downstream Specialty Chemicals

Flagship zone: D

Type of Tax Incentive:

• Special tax rate (Tier 1 - 5% up to 10 years, Tier 2 - 10% up to 10 years)

OR

• ITA-based Income Tax Exemption (Tier 1 - 100% on the qualifying capital investment (excluding land) for up to 10 years, Tier 2 - 60% on the qualifying capital investment for up to 10 years)

Key eligible criteria and conditions:

1. New or existing company diversifying into eligible activities/products
2. Minimum RM2.5 million paid-up capital at the point of submission of application to MIDA

F. Additional Incentives

1. 40% stamp duty exemption on commercial property purchases in Flagship A & B (unsold units as of 31 Dec 2024)
2. Tax deduction up to RM1 million for each year assessment in respect of sponsoring hallmark events in Flagship G (Desaru-Penawar)
3. Renovation & Infrastructure Allowances: Companies with any tax incentives approved under PIA 1986 or ITA 1967 (between 1 Jan 2025 – 31 Dec 2034) for ALL flagship can claim：

• Initial Allowance:20%；Annual Allowance: 40%
• Covers expenses for:

• Electrical, lighting, gas, water systems
• Flooring, wall coverings, air-conditioning
• Daycare center, surau, employee recreation room
• Smart solutions, green elements

G. Knowledge Worker Incentive

Flagship zone: ALL Flagships

Type of Tax Incentive:

• 15% flat tax rate on chargeable income for 10 years

Key eligible criteria and conditions:

1. Malaysian/Non-Malaysian citizen
2. Not employed in Malaysia for the last 24 months
3. Salary ≥ RM20,000 per month (abroad/in Malaysia)
4. Must meet professional experience/academic qualifications
5. Subject to MyCOL profession and JS-SEZ qualifying sectors

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), a new initiative that brings Malaysia and Singapore closer together to create greater economic connectivity and promote cross-border trade, investment and people mobility.

1. JS-SEZ made up of 9 flagship zones which span over 3,500 square kilometres and each zone will have its own targeted economic sectors.

• Johor Bahru City Centre
• Iskandar Puteri
• Tanjung Pelepas-Tanjung Bin
• Pasir Gudang
• Senai-Skudai
• Sedenak
• Forest City
• Pengerang Integrated Petroleum Complex (PIPC)
• Desaru 

3. Facilitation: 

• The establishment of Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre – Johor (IMFC-J): A one-stop center to streamline end-to-end investment-related process, which includes applications and approvals, investment facilitation, and aftercare and reinvestment.
• Support for renewable energy development to promote energy trade between Malaysia and Singapore.

4. Tax Incentive Packages (Effective 1 January 2025): 

• Special corporate tax rate: A 5% special corporate tax rate for up to 15 years for companies investing in advanced sectors such as AI and Quantum Computing Supply Chain, medical devices, aerospace manufacturing, and global services hubs.
• Special tax rate for knowledge workers: A 15% personal tax rate for eligible knowledge workers for 10 years for those who working in JS-SEZ.
• Flagship Development Focus: Additional tailor-made incentives are allocated to businesses operating in certain flagship areas in JS-SEZ. (subject to announcement)
• Lower entertainment duties.

5. Funding Support:

• The Malaysian government will establish a fund for purposes of infrastructure support for the economic zone.
• The Singapore government will design funding support to facilitate the expansion of Singaporean companies in the economic zone.

6. International Connectivity:

• Senai International Airport
• Johor Port
• Port of Tanjung Pelepas
• Port of Tanjung Langsat
• Johor Bahru–Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) (scheduled to be operated in 2027)

The JS-SEZ aims to attract 100 projects within 10 years, with the intent of creating 20,000 skilled job opportunities in the JS-SEZ. 

The exchange of JS-SEZ agreement is a big step forward for regional cooperation and innovation. Stay tuned for more updates for business opportunities.

What is a temporary office space?

Any area that is rented for a shorter period of time or with more flexibility than a typical office lease is considered a temporary office space.

Temporary office spaces enable smaller, more adaptable, and rapidly expanding businesses to enjoy all the benefits of having a physical office space without the constraints and legal commitments of long-term leases, which are common in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

Types of temporary office spaces

There are numerous varieties of temporary office space, including common areas, exclusive private offices, and even virtual offices. Here are a few of the most typical:

1. Shared office spaces

Shared offices are exactly what they sound like: shared workplaces where multiple businesses run out of the same location. They're a terrific method to cut costs because companies may share facilities, common areas, and amenities without having to pay for the entire office space.

2. Full floor office space

Private, independent offices on an entire floor can be rented by a single company. They allow teams to walk in and start working right away because they are completely furnished and provided with everything the company needs to conduct business. They can also be personalised to fulfil certain needs and branded with a company's logo.

3. Dedicated desks

Even though they can only fit one worker at a time, individual workstations nonetheless count as a form of temporary office space. Typically, a dedicated desk is an open seat in a communal coworking area that any employee is welcome to use for a brief period of time. They are occasionally reserved in advance, but a worker who requires one may also use one on an as-needed basis.

Professionals are working online either entirely autonomously or as freelancers for businesses. Not everyone has the opportunity to furnish their office or house with every piece of equipment. Many independent contractors are searching for a means to leave their home offices, where they miss having colleagues to bounce ideas off of. Communication with people from many industries is possible at coworking spaces.

The perfect location for your daily work

Coworking spaces are becoming increasingly popular across the globe. There are rental offices in practically every major city on the planet. The shared workspaces are perfect for everyday work or initial client meetings in a city setting. Without needing to rent and outfit their own offices, even small teams can convene there and collaborate. Therefore, the idea of coworking spaces is ideal for anyone who doesn't want to initially invest in equipment or wants to tie up their money only temporarily. Even huge corporations temporarily hire project workers from an office if their own workspaces are insufficient or innovative teamwork is required.

Coworking spaces for digital nomads and creative people

Coworking means working together. For artists, writers or other creative people, a shared office in metropolitan areas is often too hectic. For start-ups, the foundation phase also often requires different impulses. That's why there are coworking spaces that are located close to nature. Here, digital nomads can work, relax, let their thoughts run free and take a holiday at the same time. With overnight stays on site, freelancers can experience community with others more intensively and also more creatively. Large buildings of all kinds such as former hotels, large houses in the mountains, fincas on Mallorca or a winery in France are ideally suited for this purpose.

Looking for a productive workspace at a great deal? Whether you need a desk for the day, a private space, or a meeting room, we’ve got you covered—at a special weekday rate!

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