Tax Consultant in Kuala Lumpur for SMEs and Sdn Bhd Owners

A tax consultant prepares and files your business and personal tax returns, advises on legal tax-saving strategies, represents you before LHDN during audits, and ensures you stay compliant with the Income Tax Act 1967, SST rules, and transfer pricing requirements. At SSAM Group, we also handle CP204 estimates, withholding tax on foreign payments, and tax clearance for closing companies. For a fuller breakdown, read our pillar guide on tax consultant services in Kuala Lumpur.

Any accountant can call themselves a tax consultant, but only a MOF licensed tax agent under Section 153 of the Income Tax Act 1967 can act on your behalf before LHDN. SSAM Group is a MOF licensed tax agent through TSE Taxation Services Sdn Bhd. See our explainer on what an approved tax agent in Malaysia can do that accountants cannot.

Fees range from around RM800 per year for a simple sole proprietor filing to RM5,000 or more for complex Sdn Bhd companies with SST, transfer pricing, or M&A activity. Hidden costs to watch for include separate charges for tax computations, LHDN correspondence, and ad-hoc advisory calls. SSAM Group quotes an all-inclusive fee upfront. Compare against the full breakdown of hidden costs of running a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia.

Yes, in most cases. Your accountant keeps your books and prepares management accounts. A licensed tax agent prepares your tax computation, signs off your tax return, and represents you to LHDN. The two roles overlap in small businesses but separate clearly once you have audited accounts, SST, or director remuneration to optimise. For a side-by-side, see our existing comparison of accountant hiring options for Malaysian SMEs.

As of 2024 and continuing into 2026, qualifying SMEs pay 15% on the first RM150,000 of chargeable income, then a progressive scale up to 24%. To qualify, your Sdn Bhd must have paid-up capital of RM2.5 million or less, gross business income under RM50 million, and meet the more-than-20% shareholding rules. Full conditions are in our FAQs on Tax Compliance & Advisory Services in Malaysia.

Yes. A MOF licensed tax agent can respond to LHDN audit letters, attend interviews, prepare reconciliations, and negotiate settlements on your behalf. The key is to engage one before you reply to the first LHDN letter, not after. SSAM Group's tax team has handled audits across manufacturing, services, e-commerce, and professional firms.

Hire one before your first Form C is due, before your first SST cycle, or the moment you receive an LHDN letter you do not fully understand. Other clear triggers include converting from sole proprietor to Sdn Bhd, hitting RM500,000 in revenue, hiring your first 5 employees, or planning to bring in a foreign shareholder. See the full checklist in 5 signs your business needs a professional tax consultant.

Late filing of Form C can trigger a penalty between RM200 and RM20,000, imprisonment up to 6 months, or both, under Section 112(1) of the Income Tax Act 1967. LHDN can also raise an additional assessment based on its own estimate. The full penalty schedule and appeal process is in our guide on LHDN penalties for late tax filing.

Check for: (1) MOF tax agent licence, (2) CTIM or MIA-qualified team members, (3) a fixed, all-inclusive fee quote, (4) experience with your entity type and industry, and (5) responsiveness within one working day. Ask to speak to a partner, not just a sales rep, before signing.

For most Sdn Bhd companies, yes. The tax savings from properly claimed capital allowances, director remuneration structuring, and SME preferential rate qualification usually exceed the fee within the first year. The cost of getting Form C or CP204 wrong is almost always higher than the cost of doing it right.