Tax
Asia-Pacific Guide 2025 : Malaysia
Band 2
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603 - 2632 9999About
Provided by Raja, Darryl & Loh
We believe that our tax practice has an excellent reputation as being comprehensive, proactive and thorough, not only in providing advice, but in representing clients in the Courts and before tribunals. Furthermore, we are experienced in all aspects of Malaysian taxes including income tax, real property gains tax, customs duties, sales & service tax, entertainments duty and stamp duty. Appearing often before the Special Commissioners of Income Tax, the Customs Appeal Tribunal, the High Court and the Court of Appeal, we have tax litigation experience in all forms of tax law. Our success on issues has prompted legislative changes to the Income Tax Act, 1967.
Our work includes advising on corporate and individual tax planning, withholding tax, tax holidays/incentives (including applying for incentive packages and negotiating with government authorities), GST, transfer pricing, stamp duty, customs duties and the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre.
Due to the fact that we represent clients from many and varied industry sectors – including banking, insurance, manufacturing, shipping, aviation, construction, property development, hospitality, engineering, plantations, brewery, tobacco, oil & gas, technology, telecommunications, automotive, trading, infrastructure, highway concession and healthcare – we are confident that we have a good grasp of the issues faced by most companies in the market.
Chambers Review
The experienced tax law team at Raja, Darryl & Loh has a solid reputation for dealing with both litigious and advisory matters in Malaysia. It is knowledgeable on both direct and indirect tax mandates, with expertise that spans income tax, GST and customs. The team is well placed to advise on transactional tax issues, regularly representing high-profile domestic and international clients. It is particularly active for energy and property sector companies, as well as clients from other industries such as insurance and infrastructure.
Work Highlights
- Raja, Darryl & Loh represented Metrogold Commercial before the High Court in judicial review proceedings against the Director-General of Customs in a matter where the client's claim for GST was apportioned and reduced.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"A technically competent team with a range of industrial and commercial experience, they are able to relate and apply their legal expertise to coming up with practical legal solutions."
"A technically competent team with a range of industrial and commercial experience, they are able to relate and apply their legal expertise to coming up with practical legal solutions."
Notable Practitioners
Vijey Mohana Krishnan is well regarded in Malaysia's tax law market. He often advises on customs, income tax and GST mandates.
"Vijey is the legal counsel I go to when I have complex issues. He is sound in his judgement, able to interpret complex legistlation, and gives advice supported by legislation and case law precedents."
"Vijey's legal knowledge and industrial experience are highly sought after. He is quick to understand the issue, identify the legal concerns and provide effective legal solutions with clarity."
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