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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