Malaysia VAT-Refund Requirements


Malaysia – Official VAT-Refund Rules (Tourists)

  • Minimum MYR 300 per individual invoice (according to Cleartax: “minimum spend of around MYR300”; according to SalesTaxHandbook: “Min. Refund Threshold ... €300.00 Ringgit (MYR)”)
  • Only non-resident tourists are eligible for a refund
  • Purchases must be made from an accredited tax-free retailer
  • Goods must be unused and exported
  • SST refunds only apply to goods, not services
  • Goods must be physically presented upon departure
  • Malaysia does not use a fully digital system – forms must be submitted
  • Malaysia levies 6% SST on most goods

Source: How to get a VAT Tax Refund in Malaysia

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