Malaysia
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10 Years
Dual citizenship
No
Birthright
No
Ancestry
1 Generation
PIT top rate
30%
Corporate tax
24%
Territorial tax
Yes
Wealth tax
No
Crypto tax
unclear
Unemployment
3.86%
Social security (EE)
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Pathways published
6
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Malaysia DE Rantau Nomad Pass
Digital nomad
For digital nomads and remote workers in the IT/digital sector.
Official applicationDE Rantau Nomad Pass
Digital nomad
A Professional Visit Pass variant for foreign digital nomads and remote workers serving non-Malaysian clients, administered by MDEC.
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H)
General residence
A long-stay social visit pass programme for foreigners meeting financial criteria, offered in Platinum, Gold, Silver and SEZ/SFZ categories.
Professional Visit Pass (PVP)
Short Term Business
A short-term pass for foreign professionals providing services or undergoing training in Malaysia while remaining employed by an overseas company.
Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T)
Skilled Migration
A ten-year renewable pass for highly skilled expatriates already established in Malaysia, allowing them to change employers without reapplying.
Employment Pass (EP)
Sponsored work
Employer-sponsored work pass for expatriate professionals, issued in Categories I, II and III with a tiered minimum-salary structure, processed via the Expatriate Services Division.
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Mobility (FoM)
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Travel risk
Asia/Kuala_Lumpur
Timezone
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Population
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