Volume 3 Issue 1 April 2015 Malaysia: Principal Hub Incentive
Malaysia as a Principal Hub Yeo Eng Ping Malaysia is in a unique position to serve as a regional or global center for operations. Its value proposition is clear - a vibrant local market, geographical positioning in the center of Asia, powered by a skilled multi-lingual talent pool and supported by world-class infrastructure. It is also an attractive place to live and relocate to - Malaysia s capital city ranks highly in Southeast Asia in terms of liveability, and has the stability of sound government. Singapore Jakarta within Kuala Lumpur 2h 4h 6h Shanghai Hong Kong Beijing Tokyo within 2
Did you know? 1 2 3 4 5 Applications to be received from 1 May 2015 to 30 April 2018 Source: Media statement and guidelines issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, 6 April 2015 3
Features of Principal Hub Incentive Amarjeet Singh Our conversations with foreign MNCs and Malaysian clients tell us that Malaysia s new Principal Hub incentive offers wider eibility to their business models and can be tailored to their business needs. Overall, the competitive incentives package, coupled with comparatively lower operating costs, makes Malaysia a serious contender for a preferred principal location for MNCs who are looking to grow their business in the region. 2 3 4 Salient features Three-tiered rates Type of income exempted Flexible qualifying criteria Multi-country control Extendable duration Source: Media statement and guidelines issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, 6 April 2015 4
Principal Hub Framework Corporate tax incentive 3 4 RM3 million Applicant 3 4 Applications to be received from 1 May 2015 to 30 April 2018 Source: Media statement and guidelines issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, 6 April 2015
What are qualifying services? 1 Strategic Services 2 Business Services 3 Shared Services allocated corporate development innovation Farah Rosley he new Principal Hub incentive allows investors eibility in how they conduct their global operations. The incentive recognizes new global operating models and the requirements of the businesses. This incentive will ensure that Malaysia remains as an attractive business location for both current and prospective investors. Source: Media statement and guidelines issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry, 6 April 2015 6
Optimizing operating business models Plus Full Principal (Central Plus Principal Value development Import Value-Added Services Principal Plus Plus Service Matthew Andrew Today s new business models are aspiring to be high-value, highimpact central operating models which are beyond supply chain management procurement and provision, to include brand and IP management And in a dynamic bipolar world, fast-transformed and equally fastdisrupted by digital technology, the stage is set for nimble corporates who are ready to adapt and optimize their operating model in eible ta regimes.
EY Assurance Tax Transactions Advisory Contacts Yeo Eng Ping Malaysia Tax Leader, ASEAN International Tax Services & Transaction Tax Leader Amarjeet Singh Partner, Business Tax Services Farah Rosley Partner, Business Tax Services www.ey.com/my EY Insights (available on ios and Android devices)