{"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":"2026-09-24T04:06:10","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T04:06:10","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 Comply?<\/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\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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 Employers Should 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. Employment contracts also contain key details such as salary and employment terms that HR and payroll teams rely on. Keeping these records aligned with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/payroll-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>payroll software<\/strong><\/a> can help ensure that the employee information used for payroll remains consistent with the agreed employment terms.<\/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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HRMS<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/e-invoicing-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">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 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.info-tech.com.my\/hrms-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HR software <\/a><\/strong>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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><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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