{"id":1227,"date":"2025-07-07T12:04:38","date_gmt":"2025-07-07T12:04:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/?p=1227"},"modified":"2026-03-18T05:16:40","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T05:16:40","slug":"stamp-duty-exemption-for-employment-contracts-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/stamp-duty-exemption-for-employment-contracts-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"Stamp Duty Exemption for Employment Contracts in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Wait \u2014 we forgot to stamp our new hire&#8217;s employment contract. Are we in trouble?&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you&#8217;ve\u00a0just brought a new employee on board and realized you\u00a0didn&#8217;t\u00a0stamp the contract,\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0worry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here&#8217;s the upside: LHDN has introduced a <strong data-start=\"1320\" data-end=\"1372\">transitional grace period until 31 December 2025<\/strong> to support the shift to the <strong data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1448\">Self-Assessment System (SAS) for stamp duty<\/strong><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Employment contracts signed before January 1, 2025 may qualify for <strong data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"920\">stamp duty remission (no penalty and no duty)<\/strong>, provided they are stamped within the special grace period set by LHDN.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">But this exemption window will close soon.\u00a0Let&#8217;s\u00a0go over what this rule means why\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0important, and what employers need to do now to comply.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1s8g2tm\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1684\"><strong>Stamp Duty Self-Assessment (Effective 2026)<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p data-section-id=\"1s8g2tm\" data-start=\"1621\" data-end=\"1684\"><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem\">Starting January 1, 2026, Malaysia will fully implement the <\/span>Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (SDSAS)<span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1823\">Under this system:<\/p>\r\n<ul data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"2063\">\r\n<li data-section-id=\"1v75ka1\" data-start=\"1826\" data-end=\"1916\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1828\" data-end=\"1916\">Employers are responsible for <strong data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1914\">assessing, paying, and stamping documents themselves<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"71gtg8\" data-start=\"1919\" data-end=\"1966\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1966\">No reliance on adjudication before stamping<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"zraif3\" data-start=\"1969\" data-end=\"2011\">\r\n<p data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2011\"><strong data-start=\"1971\" data-end=\"2009\">Strict 30-day deadline enforcement<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li data-section-id=\"t031sj\" data-start=\"2014\" data-end=\"2063\">\r\n<p data-start=\"2016\" data-end=\"2063\">Increased audit and compliance checks by LHDN<\/p>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>What Is Stamp Duty for Employment Contracts?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stamp duty in Malaysia is a\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RM10 tax<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0required by law on employment contracts under the\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stamp Act 1949<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While RM10 might seem small, the real problem comes from\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not following the rules.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u00a0don&#8217;t\u00a0stamp a contract within\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30 days after signing<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you could face:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">Late stamping may result in penalties ranging from <strong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2425\">RM50 to RM100 or more<\/strong>, depending on how long the delay continues.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\">An unstamped contract <strong data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2917\">may not be admissible as evidence in court until it is properly stamped and penalties are paid<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, stamping\u00a0isn&#8217;t\u00a0just red tape \u2014 it protects both the employer and\u00a0employee .<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<div style=\"justify-content: space-between;background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f3c45c 0%, #f5f5f5 100%);padding: 16px 19px;align-items: center;border-radius: 5px;gap: 20px;border: 0.3px solid #86868680\">\r\n<p style=\"color: #1c377e;padding: 0 !important;margin: 0 !important;font-size: 24px\"><strong>Employment contracts in Malaysia carry a stamp duty of RM10. The Stamp Act 1949 requires these contracts to be stamped within 30 days after signing. Contracts without stamps may face penalties and lose their legal standing.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><strong>What&#8217;s New: 2025 Stamp Duty Exemption Timeline\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To ease companies into the new self-assessment system,\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">LHDN has set up a grace period.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s\u00a0the official breakdown:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<table>\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th>Contract Signing Date<\/th>\r\n<th>Stamp Duty Treatment<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Before 1 Jan 2025<\/td>\r\n<td>Eligible for <strong>remission (no duty + no penalty)<\/strong> if stamped by 31 Dec 2025<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>During 2025<\/td>\r\n<td>RM10 duty applies, <strong>penalty waived if compliant<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>From 1 Jan 2026<\/td>\r\n<td>RM10 duty + <strong>mandatory stamping within 30 days<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This exemption allows employers to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">update old contracts<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get ready to stamp within 30 days starting 2026.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Why Employers Should Care <\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<h3><strong style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem\">1. Courts Might Not Accept Unstamped Contracts<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If your contracts lack stamps, they might\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">not hold up as valid proof<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0in arguments about pay, job endings, or bad\u00a0behavior\u00a0at work.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem\">2. Fines Can Pile Up\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While RM50 for each contract seems little, it builds up \u2014 50 forgotten contracts =\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RM2,500\u2013RM5,000 in penalties<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong><span style=\"font-size: 1.0625rem\">3. LHDN&#8217;s Do-It-Yourself Check System Begins Soon<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Starting in\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, companies will need to make sure they follow the rules themselves. You can expect\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">more checks and tougher rule-following<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0under this new plan.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smart Move: Use this year&#8217;s free pass as your company&#8217;s &#8220;time to get everything in order.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">You can learn more about\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">compliance risks and ways to\u00a0steer clear of\u00a0fines<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fin our post on \u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/blog\/common-payroll-compliance-pitfalls-in-malaysia\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Common Payroll Compliance Pitfalls Malaysian Businesses Face<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">. \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>What\u00a0Employers\u00a0Should Do Before 2025 Ends\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><strong>Here&#8217;s\u00a0a 3-step checklist to help HR teams get ready:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Step 1: Check Current Employment Contracts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Look through all contracts \u2014 digital and paper \u2014 and group them by when they were signed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contracts signed\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">before 1 Jan 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2192 Can get full exemption<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contracts signed\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in 2025<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2192 RM10 stamp fee, no penalty<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"21\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Contracts\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">from 2026 onward<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2192 Need stamping within 30 days<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>With the move to <strong data-start=\"4026\" data-end=\"4053\">self-assessment in 2026<\/strong>, compliance responsibility shifts fully to employers\u2014making internal HR processes and tracking systems more critical than ever.<\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Step 2: Stamp Contracts Using LHDN&#8217;s STAMPS Portal\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">LHDN\u2019s <strong data-start=\"3554\" data-end=\"3609\">STAMPS portal (Stamp Assessment and Payment System)<\/strong> allows employers to <strong data-start=\"3630\" data-end=\"3699\">submit, assess, pay, and obtain digital stamp certificates online<\/strong>. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Follow these steps:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1. Create an account or access your existing STAMPS profile<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2. Submit your employment contract in PDF format<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">3. Make a payment of RM10 (when required)<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">4. Get your <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e-Stamp Certificate<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This certificate serves as official stamping proof and should go into your digital HR records.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Step 3: Create a 30-Day Protocol to Start in 2026\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">January 1, 2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0you&#8217;ll\u00a0need to stamp within\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">30 days after signing.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Put together a clear\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Standard Operating Procedure (SOP):<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Include &#8220;stamp verification&#8221; in your\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">employee onboarding checklist<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set up\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">automatic reminders<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> in your HRMS system<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"23\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Store all e-Stamped contracts in your HR document archive<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By making this a part of your process now, your HR team\u00a0won&#8217;t\u00a0be in a rush next year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>How HRMS Software Simplifies Compliance\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keeping track of stamp duty deadlines can become chaotic if you hire. This explains why many companies are moving to\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">cloud-based HR solutions.<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Info-Tech&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/hrms-software\">HRMS<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/e-invoicing-software\">E-Invoicing Software<\/a><\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you can:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Set up automatic alerts for contract stamping due dates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Keep e-stamped contracts safe in a single hub<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Link contract signing to new employee onboarding<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Create compliance reports ready for audits in no time<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><strong>Final Thoughts\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stamping employment contracts might look like a small job, but in legal terms, it carries significant weight.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025 exemption<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0gives Malaysian employers a unique chance to get up to speed,\u00a0steer clear of\u00a0fines, and align HR compliance before the new rules come into play in\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2026<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start auditing, stamping, and digitizing your contracts now rather than waiting until December. If you&#8217;re still managing files by hand, it&#8217;s high time to upgrade to a more intelligent HRMS system that takes care of compliance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/contact-us?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_campaign=stamp-duty-exemption\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Book a Free Demo<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to check out how automation can help your HR team stay compliant.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2><strong>Frequently Asked Questions:<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n<p><\/p>\r\n<div class=\"container\">\r\n<div class=\"mi-faq\">\r\n<div id=\"accordionExample\" class=\"accordion\">\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingOne\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapseOne\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"collapseOne\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW127225926 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW127225926 BCX8\">How much stamp duty applies to employment contracts in Malaysia?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapseOne\" class=\"collapse show\" aria-labelledby=\"headingOne\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW40316970 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW40316970 BCX8\">The Stamp Act 1949 sets it at RM10 for each contract.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW40316970 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingtwo\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsetwo\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsetwo\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW136956241 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW136956241 BCX8\">Do I need to stamp contracts signed before January 2026?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsetwo\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingtwo\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW250036410 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250036410 BCX8\">Yes, but you\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250036410 BCX8\">don&#8217;t<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW250036410 BCX8\">\u00a0have to pay stamp duty or penalties if you stamp them by December 31, 2025.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW250036410 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingthree\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsethree\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsethree\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW23833425 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW23833425 BCX8\">What happens after 2026?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsethree\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingthree\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"EOP SCXW82296588 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">You may face <strong data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4382\">late stamping penalties and compliance risks<\/strong>, especially under the stricter self-assessment system. <\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW7031853 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW7031853 BCX8\">Does this apply to foreign or part-time employees?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW73982307 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW73982307 BCX8\">Yes. The stamp duty rule covers all employment contracts, no matter the job type or where the employee comes from.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW73982307 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"card\">\r\n<div id=\"headingfour\" class=\"card-head\">\r\n<div class=\"collapsed acc-arrow\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#collapsefour\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"collapsefour\">\r\n<h4 class=\"Positionheader\"><span class=\"TextRun SCXW255072478 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW255072478 BCX8\">Where can I stamp my contracts online?<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div id=\"collapsefour\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"headingfour\" data-parent=\"#accordionExample\">\r\n<div class=\"card-body\">\r\n<p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW5872451 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-IN\" xml:lang=\"EN-IN\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW5872451 BCX8\">You can do this on LHDN&#8217;s STAMPS portal. 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