INWARD INVESTMENT POLICIES OF

MAJOR ASEAN COUNTRIES AND MALAYSIA

August 2022

Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)

Kuala Lumpur Office

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Table of Contents
1. Tax System ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 3
2. Investment Incentives ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 16
3. Preferential Treatment for Regional Headquarters ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 30
4. One-Stop Center ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 33
5. Incentives for Hiring Local Talent ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ ・ 42

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Part 1. Tax System
１． Singapore
（１）Corporate Income Tax
Income of a corporation is taxed under the Income Tax Act and the Economic
Expansion Incentives (Relief from Income Tax) Act, and is under the jurisdiction of
the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS). Tax incentives are under the
jurisdiction of the Economic Development Board (EDB), Enterprise Singapore
(ESG), and Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).
The corporate tax rate is at 17%. The territorial principle is adopted in Singapore,
and tax is levied on (1) income generated in Singapore or source income, and (2)
income received in Singapore among foreign source income. However, foreign
source income, tax exemption, or tax reduction may be applied in the following
cases:
・ Tax exemption or tax reduction imposed on specific foreign income earned in
countries/regions that have a double taxation prevention agreement with
Singapore.
・Tax exemption based on Article 13 (8) of the Income Tax Act ((a) Being subject
to taxation in the jurisdiction of the foreign country that received the income, (b)
The maximum corporate tax rate of the foreign jurisdiction that received the income
is 15% or more at the time of receipt in Singapore, and (c) Dividends, income from
overseas branches, and service income will be exempt from tax if they are deemed
to be beneficial to the Singapore resident company (paragraph 9 of the same
Article)).
・Foreign tax credits on taxes paid in foreign jurisdictions for income that is also
taxable in Singapore.
In principle, profits from the sale of real estate, stocks, and financial products in
Singapore are not taxable (however, profits from real estate transactions may be
taxable).

（２）Withholding Tax
Withholding income tax is levied if income generated in Singapore is paid to a non-
resident company abroad for royalties, interest, technical assistance fees, etc. As
a general rule, interest and fees paid for loans are taxed at 15%, royalties for the
use of intellectual property are taxed at 10%, and technical support fees and
management fees are taxed at the corporate tax rate of 17%.
There are some exceptions, such as royalties and interest paid to the Singapore
branch of a non-resident company abroad, which are not taxable. In addition, tax
reductions or exemptions may be applied when paying to a resident company in a
country that has signed a double taxation treaty.

（３）Individual Income Tax

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・ Resident’s personal income tax
A progressive tax system is applied to individual residents. The first 20,000 dollars
of the income are taxed from 0%, and income over 320,000 dollars is taxed up to
a maximum tax rate of 22% (year of assessment until 2023). If a foreigner works
in Singapore, in case they reside in Singapore for more than 183 days a year, or
reside for a continuous period of at least 183 days over two years, or reside for
three consecutive years, they are considered a resident under the Income Tax Act
and are obliged to file an income tax return as a resident.
・ Personal income tax for non-residents
The non-resident individual income is taxed at 15% or the tax amount applicable
to the resident, whichever higher.
If a foreigner’s annual stay is between 61 and 182 days, they are considered a
non-resident and are subject to the non-resident income tax rate. However, if the
length of stay is less than 182 days, income tax may be exempted if certain
requirements based on the Double Taxation Prevention Treaty are met. In addition,
tax exemption will be applied if the length of stay is less than 60 days per year.

（４）Goods and Services Tax (GST)

The standard tax rate is currently 7%, but will be raised to 8% in 2023 and 9% in
2024. Basically, all goods and services are taxable. However, tax exemption is
applied to certain international services such as export of goods and international
transportation. Moreover, transactions such as financial services, sales/leasing of
residential real estate, and gold are not taxable.
Companies with annual taxable sales of more than 1 million dollars are to register
with IRAS for GST, and are obliged to impose GST when selling and offering their
products and services domestically. However, they can apply for a registration
exemption if the following conditions are met:
・ Zero-Rated Transactions exceed 90% of all taxable income
・ The purchase GST (Input Tax) paid to the person registered in the GST exceeds
the sales GST (Output Tax) received.

２. Thailand
（１）Corporate Income Tax
This includes corporations, partnerships, joint ventures, for-profit organizations, or
foundations, including branches of foreign companies operating in Thailand. For
corporations that do not operate business in Thailand, unless there is a tax
exemption under the tax treaty, income earned in Thailand such as brokerage fees,
service fees, interest, dividends, capital gains, real estate rent, etc. will be taxed.
The corporate tax rate is 20% in principle, but the tax rate differs as follows
depending on the type of taxpayer:
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・ Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with paid-up capital of 5 million
baht or less at the end of each fiscal year and revenue of 30 million baht or
less in the fiscal year
0% if net profit is up to 300,000 baht
15% for over 300,000 to 3 million baht
20% if over 3 million baht
・ Foreign companies engaged in international transportation business accounts
are imposed 3% of total revenue
・ Dividend income received by foreign companies not doing business in Thailand
is 10% of total income
・ Income other than dividends received by foreign companies not doing business
in Thailand is 15% of total income
・ Asset sales revenue of companies withdrawing from Thailand is 10% of sales
revenue
・ For-profit associations and foundations are imposed 10% of total income
(specific income is 2%)

（２）Withholding Tax
Withholding income tax is considered prepaid by the income earner and can
ultimately be offset against similar tax items. Regarding the tax rate, dividends are
10%, interest is 1% (if the recipient is a taxable organization or foundation, the tax
rate is 10%), and loyalty such as patents and copyright and other royalties are 3%
(10% for taxable organizations or foundations), advertising fees are 2%, and
service fees are 3% (however, 5% if the recipient is a foreign corporation that does
not have a permanent branch office). Due to the impact of the new coronavirus,
withholding tax payment will be discounted for certain payments if the tax is paid
using the e-withholding tax system from October 1, 2020 to December 31, 2022.
Remittance of revenues to foreign companies that do not operate in Thailand will
be subject to withholding tax of 10% or 15% if there is no tax exemption under the
tax treaty.

（３）Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Taxable income depends on whether the taxpayer is a resident or non-resident.
・ Resident
For residents, income originating in Thailand is subject to progressive taxation of
0%–35% on taxable income. Taxable income is calculated by subtracting all
deductible expenses and income deductions from the total income. Income up to
the first 150,000 baht will be taxed from 0% and income above 5 million baht will
be taxed up to 35%.
Residents are those who have stayed in Thailand for 180 days or more during the
calendar year. Residents are obliged to pay income tax on income that is remitted
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or brought into Thailand, in addition to income that has a source in Thailand.
・ Non-resident
Non-residents are obliged to pay income tax only on income originating in Thailand.

（４）Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Taxes are levied on the sales of goods, the provision of services, and the import of
goods in Thailand. Businesses that continue to provide goods and services and
earn more than 1.8 million baht annually are obliged to pay VAT. Overseas digital
service providers or operators of electronic platforms for Thailand are also obliged
to register as taxpayers and pay VAT tax. The tax rate is generally 7%, but 0% is
applied to certain businesses.

（５）Excise Tax
Excise tax is levied on certain goods and services that are considered luxury goods.
It is calculated by ad valorem (based on suggested retail price), specific duty
(based on quantity/weight), or both. Taxable items include petroleum products,
alcoholic beverages, some non-alcoholic beverages, some electrical products,
perfumes/cosmetics, crystal glass products, automobiles, motorcycles, yachts,
batteries, marble, entertainment services, racecourses, lottery tickets, golf courses,
communication services, etc.

（６）Specific Business Tax (SBT)

Specific business tax is levied on specific businesses such as financial institutions,
securities, insurance, and real estate sales businesses. A 3% tax is levied on
commercial banking, finance, and securities businesses (tax reduced to 0.01% for
certain banking businesses), 2.5% on life insurance and quality businesses, and
3% on real estate sales.
A general company may be taxed in case of transfers of land transaction when it
receives a loan interest. All individuals and groups obliged to pay specific business
tax must submit a registration application to the tax office and register with the SBT
system within 30 days from the date of business commencement.

（７）Inheritance Tax
Among the heirs who inherit inheritance taxable assets over 100 million baht, 5%
will be levied if they are lineal ancestors or lineal descendants, and 10% if they are
not. Properties subject to inheritance tax are real estate, securities stipulated in the
Securities and Exchange Law, bank deposits, etc. A corporation subject to
inheritance tax is a corporation registered in Thailand or a corporation in which a
Thai national holds 50% or more of the shares.

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３． Indonesia
（１）Corporate Income Tax
The corporate tax rate is 22% in principle. The rate becomes 19% for public
companies that meet certain conditions, such as having at least 40% of the paid-
in shares listed, being held by more than 300 general shareholders, and having a
shareholding ratio of less than 5%.
Corporate taxpayers with annual sales of 50 billion rupiah or less will have tax
reduced by 50% of the standard tax rate in proportion to the taxable income in the
total sales up to 4.8 billion rupiah. Certain companies with total sales of less than
4.8 billion rupiah will be subject to a final tax of 0.5% on total sales.
A legal entity established in Indonesia or having an address in Indonesia is treated
as a tax resident. Foreign corporations operating through a permanent
establishment (PE) in Indonesia generally have similar tax obligations as
residential taxpayers.
The corporate tax rate was planned to be reduced to 20%; however, it will be left
unchanged at 22% due to the enactment of the Tax Harmonization Law (HPP).

（２）Withholding Tax
When the withholding tax is levied on a particular income item, the payer is
generally obliged to withhold the tax. Various withholding taxes are referred to the
relevant article numbers of the Income Tax Act as follows:
・ Article 21 is a provision regarding salaries and other payments to individuals.
The employer is obliged to deduct income tax from the salary paid to the
employee and pay it to the national treasury on behalf of the employee. The
same applies to other payments to non-resident individuals. Individual
taxpayers who do not have a tax registration number will be subject to a 20%
surcharge in addition to the usual withholding tax.
・ Article 22 is imposed on the import of specific consumer goods, imported
auction goods, purchase of goods by governments, purchase of goods by
state-owned enterprises, etc.
・ Article 23 is levied on certain payments to residents (dividends, interest,
royalties, etc.) at a tax rate of 15% or 2% of the total amount.
・ Article 26 imposes a 20% tax rate on certain payments (dividends, interest,
royalties, etc.) for non-resident payments, unless there is a tax exemption treaty.

（３）Individual Income Tax

Indonesian tax residents are generally taxed on all income, both domestically and
internationally. They are taxed progressively by the annual taxable income, and
the tax rate is 5% for the annual taxable income of less than 60 million rupiah, 15%
for the annual taxable income of more than 60 million rupiah to less than 250 million
rupiah, and 25% for annual income of more than 250 million rupiah and less than
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500 million rupiah, 30% for more than 500 million rupiah and less than 5 billion
rupiah, and 35% for more than 5 billion rupiah.
Those who have an address in Indonesia, or those who have stayed in Indonesia
for 183 days or more than a year, or who will stay in Indonesia and live in Indonesia
during the tax year are treated as tax residents.
As a general rule, a 20% withholding tax is levied on a non-resident with
Indonesian source income.

（４）Value-Added Tax

Tax is levied when taxable goods are delivered, or services are provided in
Indonesia. Companies are required to register as a taxable person (PKP) at the
tax office if their annual sales are more than 4.8 billion rupiah.
The tax rate is 11% in principle; however, it can be increased or decreased in the
range of 5% to 15% by Cabinet Order. Furthermore, it will be increased 12% from
January 1, 2025. As a general rule, a tax rate of 0% is applied to the export of
goods.

（５）Excise Tax
It is imposed on things that might have a negative impact on society, such as
cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.

（６）Luxury Goods Sales Tax

It is imposed only once for the delivery of certain goods, the provision of services,
and import. It is possible to tax up to 200%, but the current tax rate is 10%–95%.
This tax is targeted at automobiles, luxury homes, apartments, condominiums,
townhouses, balloons, bullets, non-public/commercial planes, helicopters, non-
military firearms, non-national/non-public transport cruisers, pleasure boats, ferries,
yachts, etc.

（７）Carbon Tax
It is imposed on individuals or corporations who purchase carbon-containing goods
or engage in activities that emit carbon.

４． The Philippines
（１）Corporate Income Tax
The tax rate is 25% in principle.
Domestic corporations established under the Philippine law are taxed at a rate of
25% on all taxable income. Domestic corporations with taxable income of 5 million
pesos or less and total assets (excluding land where offices, factories, and
equipment are located) of 100 million pesos or less are taxed at a tax rate of 20%.
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Resident foreign corporations such as branches that engage in business in the
Philippines are taxed only on taxable income from the Philippines at the same tax
rate as domestic corporations.
Non-resident foreign corporations that do not engage in business in the Philippines
are taxed at a tax rate of 25% on total income from the Philippines.
Minimum Corporate Income Tax
The minimum corporate tax is levied when the regular corporate tax amount (25%)
is less than the minimum corporate tax amount (MCIT) after the fourth year from
the start of business. Even a deficit corporation is obliged to pay taxes.
MCIT is calculated by multiplying the gross income by a tax rate of 2% (1% for the
period from July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2023).

（２）Withholding Tax
There are two types of withholding tax, which are the expanded withholding tax
and withholding tax on compensation.
Extended withholding income tax is 5% for rental contracts of offices,
condominiums, company cars, etc., 15% for professional services such as
consultation (10% if it does not exceed 720,000 pesos), and 2% is levied on
subcontracting services.
Withholding tax on compensation is levied on salary payments.

（３）Individual Income Tax

Global income of resident citizens, Philippine source income of non-resident
nationals/foreigners, and Philippine source income of non-resident foreigners who
have stayed in the Philippines for 180 days or more per year are taxed at a
progressive tax rate of 0% to 35%. Non-resident foreigners who spend less than
180 days a year in the Philippines are subject to a flat 25% tax rate on income from
sources within the Philippines.

（４）Value-Added Tax (VAT)

With certain exceptions, those who sell, exchange, lease, import goods, and
provide services are subject to VAT at a tax rate of 12% on their total selling price
or total receipt. Tax exemption measures are taken for agricultural products, marine
products, and medical services provided by specialists.

（５）Excise Tax
Excise tax is levied on certain imported or domestic products. The taxable amount
is calculated by the specific duty based on the physical measurement unit such as
the weight and quantity of the goods, or the specific duty based on the indicated
value such as the selling price of the goods. This includes alcoholic beverages,
tobacco products, automobiles, luxury goods (jewelry, perfumes, lotions, etc.), and
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entertainment/sports vessels such as yachts.

（６）Percentage Tax
Financial institutions, insurance companies, telecommunications companies,
electric gas, and water companies, etc. are subject to the percentage tax set for
each industry instead of VAT.

５．Vietnam
（１）Corporate Income Tax
The standard corporate tax rate is 20%. However, tax rates of 32%–50% apply to
certain areas such as oil and gas companies. In addition, companies exploring and
developing specific mineral resources are subject to a tax rate of 40% or 50%,
depending on the area of the project. Domestic corporations that are companies
established in accordance with Vietnamese corporate law, and foreign
corporations in Vietnam established under foreign laws that have permanent
establishments and have income originating in Vietnam are considered as taxable
persons.

（２）Foreign Contractor Tax (FCT)

Applies to foreign companies and individuals operating business or earning income
in Vietnam under a contract. This includes income related to interest, royalties,
service fees, leasing fees, insurance premiums, shipping charges, transfer of
securities, goods offered, or services provided in Vietnam, etc.

（３）Value-Added Tax (VAT)

Taxable items are services and products that are manufactured, sold, and
consumed in Vietnam, but also include those imported from abroad. The standard
tax rate is 10%; however, 0% or 5% applies to some goods and services.
0% is applied to export products, export services, etc., while 5% applies to
essential products/ services, water, fertilizers, educational support, children’s
books, groceries, pharmaceuticals and medical equipment, livestock products,
special agricultural equipment, agricultural products, agricultural services, science
and technological services, basic chemicals products, etc.
As a general rule, Vietnam’s VAT does not have an annual tax return system.
Therefore, if the purchased VAT exceeds the sales VAT, the excess amount can
be carried forward to the next taxation period.

（４）Capital Assignment Profit Tax (CAPT)

Profit from the sale of a Vietnamese company is subject to 20% corporate tax.
Although it may seem similar to corporate tax, it is generally called capital transfer
tax. The taxable profit is calculated by deducting the cost price (or the initial capital
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contribution for the first transfer) and the transfer cost from the transfer price.
If the transferor is a foreign company, the transferee, which is a Vietnamese
company, is obliged to withhold and pay the tax from the payment to the transferor.
If the transferee is also a foreign company, the transferred Vietnamese company
is obliged to file and pay capital transfer tax.
For the transfer of securities (bonds, stocks of public corporations, etc.) by a
foreign company, a corporate tax of 0.1% of the selling price is levied as a deemed
tax, but a tax rate of 20% is levied on the gain on the transfer of securities obtained
by the resident corporation.

（５）Business License Tax

It is levied on organizations and individuals engaged in production and business
activities according to the registered capital amount or annual sales amount.

（６）Environment Protection Tax (EPT)

It is levied on companies/individuals who manufacture or import specific products
(gasoline, coal, etc.) that are considered to be harmful to the environment, by
multiplying the taxable quantity with the specific tax rate.

（７）Natural Resources Tax (NRT)

It is imposed on the development of oil, minerals, forest resources, marine products,
natural water, etc. as specified by Vietnam. The specific tax rate is set in the range
of 1% to 40%. The tax rate depends on the natural resources used and is applied
to production at a specified tax rate per unit. Oil, natural gas, and coal gas are
subject to progressive taxation based on average daily output.

（８）Personal Income Tax (PIT)

Taxable income calculation is stipulated according to each type of income, and the
range of taxable income and the tax rate differ depending on the classification of
residents and non-residents.
This refers to those who have stayed in Vietnam for 183 days or more, those who
have a permanent residence in Vietnam, and those who have a permanent
residence (for foreigners, residents registered on the residence permit, etc.) for
one calendar year or 12 consecutive months from the date of entry, and those who
have a rental housing with a contract period of 183 days or more are classified as
residents. Those who do not fall under this category are non-residents.
Residents are taxable regardless of whether the source of their income is inside or
outside Vietnam.
As a general rule, non-residents are obliged to pay tax when they generate income
originating in Vietnam. Non-residents are subject to personal income tax at a flat
rate of 20% on Vietnam-related employment income during the tax year. In addition,
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income other than employment income is levied at an individual tax rate. However,
it may be subject to tax treaty provisions.

（９）Special Sales Tax (SST)

Taxes are levied on cigarettes and liquor, vehicle with less than 24 seats, airplanes,
yachts etc., dance halls, massages, casinos, and other services by multiplying the
taxable price by each tax rate. Imported goods for donations and re-exports, planes
and yachts for the transportation of cargo and passengers are exempted from tax.

６． Malaysia
（１）Income Tax
Corporate income tax is levied under the Income Tax Act (1967) and is under the
jurisdiction of the Internal Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM).
Companies are classified into resident and non-resident companies, and if the
company is managed and controlled during the taxable period in Malaysia, it is a
resident company. If the board of directors meets at least once a year in Malaysia
and the minutes of the board of directors are prepared, it is considered a resident
company.
Taxable income has a local nature, and foreign-sourced income received in
Malaysia was previously exempted from tax, however since January 1, 2022,
foreign-sourced income received in Malaysia are also subjected to be taxed.
Income attributable to establishments located in Malaysia is treated as income
originating from Malaysia.
The corporate tax rate is 24%. However, the corporate tax rate for companies with
paid-in capital of 2.5 million ringgit or less and annual sales of 50 million ringgit or
less is set at 17% for taxable income up to 600,000 ringgit, and 24% for taxable
income over 600,000 ringgit.

（２）Withholding Tax
If a non-resident earns income in Malaysia, the income is considered to be from
Malaysia and is taxable. Withholding tax is levied on non-resident interest, royalties,
service remuneration, factories and machine installation fees, rent of personal
property, and service portion of contract work.
The tax rate is 15% for interest, 10% for royalties, 10% for service remuneration
and installation fees, and 13% for the service portion of the construction contract
price.

（３）Individual Income Tax

A progressive tax rate (0%–30%) is applied to each resident’s income for each
income range. On the other hand, a uniformity tax rate of 30% is applied to the
income of non-residents. However, if the employee works in Malaysia within 60
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days, the tax exemption is applied under the Income Tax Act.
The following are those who are categorized as residents: ① Those who have
stayed in Malaysia for 183 days or more; ② If the number of days in Malaysia is
less than 182 days, but stays for 182 days or more from the previous year of
assessment or consecutively in the nextyear of assessment; ③ Stays in Malaysia
for 90 days or more during the levy and has been considered a resident in three
out of the four previous years of assessment, or if staying in Malaysia for 90 days
or more; ④ Has become a resident in the past three years of assessment and
immediately after.

（４）Sales Tax
Sales tax and service tax have been introduced since September 1, 2018. Sales
tax and service tax are collectively known as SST.
Sales tax is levied on goods imported into Malaysia and goods manufactured by
manufacturers who are taxable businesses. The sales tax rate is 10%, but due to
policy considerations, tax exemption measures (food, mineral products, some
machinery, etc.) and reduction measures to 5% (processed foods, processed foods,
etc.) building materials, office equipment, etc.) are taken.
Manufacturers with a sales value of manufactured taxable goods exceeding
500,000 ringgit in the past 12 months or in the next 12 months are registered as
taxable businesses and are obliged to collect sales tax from customers and pay
them to the Customs and Tariff Bureau. The taxable person must file and pay sales
tax within one month from the end of every two months’ taxable period.

（５）Service Tax
Service tax is levied when the taxable service is provided in Malaysia. Taxable
services change widely and frequently, so businesses need to be aware of the
latest developments. Specific examples include restaurants, lawyers, accountants,
engineers, architecture, consulting, information technology (IT) services,
management services, human resources services, security, insurance, and
advertising.
In principle, the actual transaction price is the tax base. Nevertheless, in the case
of transactions with related organization or free service, the price that is expected
to be applied in normal transactions is the tax base. The service tax rate is a flat
rate at 6%.
Businesses which transaction price exceeds the amount specified for each service
(500,000 ringgit in principle) in the past 12 months or the next 12 months are
registered as taxable businesses and have the obligation to collect service tax from
customers and pay to the Customs and Tariff Bureau. The taxable person must file
and pay the service tax every two months within one month from the end of the
taxable period.
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（６）Excise Duty
Excise duty is levied on certain items such as beer and other alcoholic beverages,
certain sugar-sweetened beverages, tobacco, motor vehicles, and playing cards.
The tax rate depends on the taxable item.
Manufacturers of excise taxable goods must obtain a license to manufacture the
goods.

（７）Stamp Duty
Stamp duty is levied on certain certificates and documents. The tax rate depends
on the certificate, the content of the document, and the valuation of the transaction
target.
The tax rate is 1% to 4% for documents related to asset transfer such as land,
business rights, and accounts receivable, a uniform 10 ringgit for general contracts
and memorandums, and 0.5% of the loan amount for loan contracts other than
education loans (rounding up to 1,000 ringgit), 0.3% of the selling price or valuation
of the stock, whichever higher (rounding up to RM100), and 0.1% for service
contracts such as construction contracts.

（８）Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT)

Profit from the transfer of real estate or shares of a company that most of the assets
are real estate located in Malaysia will be subject to real property gains tax.

Individual
Malaysians and
Holding period Companies
Permanent Foreigners
Residents
Within 1–3 years 30％ 30％ 30％
4 years 20％ 20％ 30％
5 years 15％ 15％ 30％
6 years and
10％ 0％ 10％
above

The buyer must withhold 3% of the value paid to the seller (7% if the seller is a
foreigner who is not a permanent resident) and pay it within 60 days from the date
of transfer.

（９） Others
a. Taxation on non-resident cargo management
If a non-resident manages cargo through a permanent establishment (a place

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where the business is conducted in whole or in part), corporate income tax will be
levied in Malaysia. If they only own the cargo for storage and display, it is not
recognized as a permanent establishment, but may be taxed at the tax
enforcement level.
In addition, delivery of cargo outside the bonded area is subject to SST taxation.

b. Costs incurred for real estate

Although it is not a tax, there are quit rent (equivalent to land property tax) and
assessment (equivalent to building property tax), similar to Japan’s property tax
system.

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Part 2. Investment Incentives
１． Singapore
（１）Tax incentive
Tax incentives in Singapore are based on the Income Tax Act and the Economic
Expansion Incentives (Relief from Income Tax) Act. The conditions to receive these
incentives include a considerable capital investment, a project related to advanced
technology and manufacturing technology, and provision of special technology and
specialized services. Therefore, the incentives promote investment in high value-
added industries in Singapore.
a. Tax Exemption Scheme for New Start-Up Companies
This targets newlyestablished companies. It is a system that exempts corporate
tax on 75% of the first 100,000 dollars and 50% of the next 100,000 dollars of
taxable income for three years from their establishment.
The scheme applies to all companies except those whose main activity is holding
an investment, developing real estate for sale, or investing, or both. However, the
companies must meet the following requirements:
・ Being a company established in Singapore
・ Being a resident corporation under the tax law of Singapore in the taxable year
・ During the tax year, there are no more than 20 shareholders and all
shareholders are natural persons, or one or more natural person shareholders
own at least 10% of the shares.

ｂ. Partial Tax Exemption Scheme for Companies

This targets companies that are not subject to the tax exemption system for new
companies. Corporate tax is exempt on 75% of the first 10,000 dollars and 50% of
the next 190,000 dollars of taxable income.

c. Pioneer Certificate Incentive (PC)

Companies certified as pioneer companies are exempt from corporate tax for five
to fifteen years.
The certification takes into account the importance of Singapore to industrial
development, the development of research and development (R&D) and
innovation capabilities, and the spillover effect on the economy as a whole, based
on product type, investment scale, technology level, etc. The approval deadline is
December 31, 2023 (Economic Expansion Encouragement Law Part 2, 3).

d. Development and Expansion Incentive (DEI)

This system is intended for companies that were previously certified as pioneer
companies, as well as companies that were not certified as pioneer companies. To
be certified for a development/expansion incentive, companies need to implement
a new project, or expand and enhance their business in Singapore. The
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certification is based on criteria such as fixed asset investment, total business
expenditure in Singapore, technology/capacity development, project quality, and
content of technological innovation. Companies that meet the requirements will be
given a reduced tax rate of 5% or 10% for up to ten years. The approval deadline
is December 31, 2023 (Economic Expansion Encouragement Law Part 4).

e. Land Intensification Allowance (LIA)

This is targeted to businesses in the manufacturing and logistics sectors. When a
certain industrial building is acquired by one or more businesses in the area
specified by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA), 25% depreciation and 5%
annual depreciation are allowed for costs directly incurred for the construction,
renovation, or expansion of buildings and structures. Annual depreciation of 5% is
allowed up to 100% of capital spending. The applicable period is until December
31, 2025 (Income Tax Law, Article 18C).

f. IP Development Incentive (IDI)

Introduced for the purpose of promoting the use and commercialization of
intellectual property (IP) rights resulting from R&D activities. Application to EDB
and approval is required between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2023, and
approved companies will receive a reduced tax rate of 5% or 10% on consideration
for commercial use of IP rights. The period of initial incentives cannot exceed ten
years, and extension shall not exceed ten years (Income Tax Law, Article 43X).

（２）Subsidy
Enterprise Development Grant
Grants for consultant costs, software and equipment, and internal labor costs. It
aims to assist projects that support business transformation, innovations, and
ventures abroad. Approval will be evaluated by ESG based on the scope of the
project, outcomes, and the capabilities of the service provider. The qualification
requirements are as follows:
・ Being a business entity registered and operating in Singapore
・ Holds at least 30% of local shares
・ Be financially feasible to start and complete a project
In addition, there are subsidy systems for start-up companies, IT and international
business companies, and companies that are considering corporate reforms and
employee capacity development. There is also provision of loans for these
companies.

２． Thailand
（１）Basic benefits
a. Industry-based benefits
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Corporate tax is exempted for up to eight years for the following industries. In
addition, there are incentives such as exemption from import duties on machinery
and one year exemption on import duties on raw materials and necessary materials,
and non-tax benefits (foreign engineers/experts’ entry/work permit, land ownership
permit, permit for foreign currency remittance to outside Thailand, etc.).
・ Agriculture/biotechnology/medical industry
・ Advanced manufacturing industry
・ Basic industry/supporting industry
・ Creation, digital industry, high value-added services
・ Digital trading platform for agricultural products, agricultural food industry area.

b. Technology-based benefits
Corporate tax is exempted for up to ten years for the following industries. Similarly,
there are incentives and non-tax benefits such as exemption from import duties on
machinery and one year exemption on import duties on raw materials and
necessary materials.
・ Biotechnology
・ Nanotechnology
・ Advanced material technology
・ Digital technology

（２）Additional benefits from benefits

a. Additional benefits to improve competitiveness
Corporate tax exemption (amount for investment or expenditure) as follows:
・ 300% for R&D of technology and innovation
・ 100% for support for technology and human resources development funds,
educational institutions, and specialized training centers in the field of science
and technology
・ 200% for training or vocational training to improve technical and innovation skills
for internship students in the field of science and technology
・ 200% for license fee for technology developed in Thailand
・ 200% for advanced technical training
・ 200% for development of raw materials and parts manufacturers in Thailand
・ 200% for product and package design

b. Additional benefits for regional decentralization

For companies located in 20 prefectures with low national income per capita for a
specific industry, the corporate tax will be reduced by 50% for five years, or the
corporate tax exemption period will be added for three years.

c. Additional benefits for industrial land development

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For companies located in an industrial complex or an encouraged industrial area
for a particular industry, an additional corporate tax exemption period of one year
will be provided.

（３） Other policies and special measures

a. Investment incentives in the southern border area and investment
incentives based on model city planning in the southern border provinces
(application needs to be submitted by the last business day of 2022)
It is a system aimed at promoting investment in southern border provinces,
realizing model city planning, and generating inhabitant income. The industries
targeted for investment incentives are manufacturing of body care products,
manufacturing of high-pressure concrete products for building materials and public
facility projects, manufacturing of plastic products for daily necessities,
manufacturing of pulp or paper products, and development of manufacturing
factories and warehouse buildings, etc. As a condition, the minimum investment
amount (excluding land cost and working capital) is 500,000 baht or more, the use
of secondhand machinery is limited to 10 million baht, and the investment toward
new machineries should be more than a quarter of the cost of the secondhand
machinery.
As for the benefits, they include exemption for machinery import duty, eight years
of corporate tax exemption (no upper limit), deduction of up to twice the
transportation, electricity, and water utility fees, and 25% deduction of
infrastructure construction costs.

b. Investment incentives in the Special Economic and Technological

Development Zone (SEZ) (application needs to be submitted by the last business
day of 2022)
It is an investment measure in the Special Economic and Technological
Development Zone (SEZ), which is stipulated in preparation for the establishment
of economic cooperation with neighboring countries and the establishment of the
ASEAN Economic Community.
For a specific industry, eight years of corporate tax exemption up to the amount
equivalent to the investment amount, five years of additional 50% corporate tax
reduction, exemption of machine import duty, eight years of corporate tax
exemption (no upper limit), ten-year deduction for up to twice the transportation,
electricity, and water costs, and 25% deduction for infrastructure installation or
construction costs.
c. Efficiency improvement measures (application needs to be submitted by the
last business day of 2022)
The measures aiming to improve production efficiency, energy saving, use of
alternative energy, machine replacement to reduce environmental burden, support
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for R&D and engineering design, and promote the introduction of digital technology.
In order to receive the benefit of this measure, the business must fall under the
investment incentive industry announced by the Investment Committee
established at the time of application for incentive, the corporate income tax
exemption or tax reduction period has expired, or the project has no corporate
income tax exemption benefit.
As a condition, the investment amount excluding land and working capital must be
more than 1 million baht. However, small and medium-sized enterprises (the
shareholder ratio of Thai nationals is 51% or more of the capital, added with the
income of all incentive and non-encouragement businesses of the incentive
applicant, and the total annual income for the first three years from the date of the
first income generated by the operation of the incentive project is less than 500
million baht) are required to have an investment amount of 500,000 baht or more,
excluding land and working capital.

３． Indonesia
（１） Tax incentive
a. Tax holiday system
Of the fields designated as investment priority business fields, mainly for
companies that make new investments in 18 fields that are considered to be
pioneer industries, corporate tax is reduced by 50% or 100% for five to twenty
years, depending on the amount of investment. For another two years after the
initial number of years, the corporate tax amount may be reduced by 25% for
investment between 100 billion rupiah to 500 billion rupiah, and by 50% for
investment more than 500 billion rupiah. At present, the application deadline is
October 8, 2024.

b. Tax incentives
This system provides the following incentives for existing investments in specific
business fields and specific regions for 183 fields designated as investment priority
business fields.
・ Up to 30% of the investment amount is deducted from taxable income by 5%
per year for six years.
・ Reduced useful life of the depreciation period to half the normal life.
・ Reduced tax rate on dividends to foreign countries to 10%.
・ Extension of the deferral period of losses up to ten years if certain conditions
are met.

（２） Other incentives

a. Special deduction incentives
Deduction from net income evenly over a specific period up to 60% of the value
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invested in form of property, plant, and equipment (including land used for the main
business) for labor-intensive industries.
For human resource development and training in a specific skill, it is deducted from
the total profit up to 200% of the total cost spent on the activity.
For certain R&D activities in Indonesia, maximum 300% of the value spent on
those activities will be deducted from the total profit.

b. Special Economic Zone System

There are 18 special economic zones in Indonesia, and if certain conditions are
met, the tax will be reduced about 20% to 100% for up to 25 years, and VAT on the
import of raw materials is exempted. In addition, foreign investors investing in
special economic zones can own assets and obtain residence permits.

４．The Philippines
On April 11, 2021, the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprise
(CREATE) law came into effect in the Philippines. The law was enacted in
response to the impact of the new coronavirus pandemic. In order to attract
domestic and foreign investment in the Philippines, measures are aimed at
boosting the economy, such as corporate tax cuts, and they include the
organization and rationalization of various incentives provided by investment
attracting organizations.
With the enactment of the law, the authority to recognize incentives has been
centralized to the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB). In addition, the Strategic
Investment Priority Plan (SIPP) will be implemented under the law, and a
notification to approve the plan came into effect on June 10, 2022. The plan sets
out priority areas for the following incentives: The 2020 Investment Priority Plan,
which has been implemented since 2020, is classified as Tier 1 of SIPP.

（１） Priority field

a. Tier 1 (The 2020 Investment Priority Plan)
・ Businesses with high potential for job creation
・ Inefficient products and services that are essential to daily life
・ Businesses that provide essential support to the sectors necessary for industrial
development
・ Realizing a potential competitive advantage
This includes businesses related to goods and services that are necessary for
responding to the new coronavirus pandemic, agriculture, forestry and fisheries
processing, medical and disaster risk reduction services, low-priced housing,
infrastructure, and logistics.

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b. Tier 2
・Businesses that provide production and brokerage services for supplies that are
not locally produced and are essential for industrial development and import
substitution.
These include green ecosystem, health care, defense-related, food safety-related,
etc.

c. Tier 3
・ Research and development that brings high-paying jobs through added value,
productivity, efficiency improvement, and breakthroughs in science and health.
・ Generation of new know-how and intellectual property
・ Commercialization of patents, designs, copyrights, and utility models
・ Highly technological manufacturing and businesses that are indispensable for
structural transformation of the economy and require reasonable progress.
These include R&D, digital technology, advanced manufacturing, and the
construction of facilities that promote innovation.

（２） Preferential treatment

a. Corporate tax exemption
Income tax exemption
・ A tax exemption period of four to seven years will be granted for the target
business (additional three years for relocation from the metropolitan area,
additional two years if located in an area recovering from a disaster or conflict).
Preferential tax rate
・ A certain period of preferential tax rate will be granted for the target business.
・ A 5% special corporate income tax is applied to the gross profit on sales
(exporting companies only), or an enhanced deduction is applied under the
general corporate tax rate.
Deduction
・ Depreciation (10% for buildings, 20% for machinery)
・ Personnel expenses (150%)
・ R&D (200%)
・ Training fee (200%)
・ Domestic input cost (150%)
・ Electricity cost (150%)
・ Reserve for reinvestment in manufacturing (up to 50%)

b. Value-Added Tax (VAT)

VAT exemption for imports of goods or services used directly and exclusively for
projects within the special economic zone, 0% for domestic procurement.

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c. Customs duty
Import duties are exempted on capital equipment, raw materials, parts, etc. used
for registered projects.

５． Vietnam
（１）Incentives based on investment incentives, regions and conditions
Vietnam’s tax incentives can be broadly divided into tax incentive rates and tax
exemptions. The content of preferential treatment varies depending on the
business content and the nature of the establishment area. Investment incentives
apply to new and extended investment projects. The specific degree of preferential
treatment for each type of investment incentive is in accordance with the provisions
of laws and regulations. The following incentives are available if specific
investment incentives, regions, or conditions apply.

a. Contents of incentives
・ Preferential tax rate
Depending on the nature of the business and the area of establishment, a
preferential tax rate of 10%, 15%, or 17% will be applied.
・ Tax reduction and exemption
Depending on the nature of the business and the area of establishment, a four-
year tax exemption, followed by 50% tax reduction for nine years, a six-year tax
exemption, followed by 50% tax exemption for 13 years, or a two-year tax
exemption, followed by 50% tax exemption for four years will be applied.
The tax exemption period is calculated from the taxable period in which taxable
income was generated in a single year. However, if there is a deficit for the third
consecutive term after the first income is generated from the project subject to the
tax exemption, the tax exemption period will automatically start from the fourth year.
In addition, there are preferential treatments such as exemption of import tax on
imports to form fixed assets, reduction of land rent, and increase in deductible
costs.

b. Investment preferential field (Investment Law, Article 16, Paragraph 1)

In Vietnam, the areas of preferential investment are defined as follows:
・ High-tech activities, high-tech auxiliary industrial products, research and
development
・ New materials, new energy, clean energy, renewable energy, products with
added value of more than 30% and energy-saving products
・ Production of electronic products, heavy machinery, agricultural machinery,
automobiles, automobile parts, and shipbuilding
・ Textile/apparel industry, leather/footwear industry, etc.
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 ・ Production of IT, software, and digital content products
・ Cultivation and processing of agricultural products, forest products and
marine products, forest planting and protection, salt production, biotechnology
product production, etc.
・ Waste collection, treatment, and recycling
・ Investment in infrastructure development, operation and management,
development of public passenger transportation in cities
・ Pre-employment education, compulsory education, vocational education
・ Scientific research on medical examination, treatment, production of
pharmaceutical products, pharmaceutical technology for producing various new
drugs, and biotechnology
・ Investing in sports facilities for people with disabilities or professional athletes,
protecting and developing cultural heritage
・ Elderly housing with care center, mental care center, care center for disabled
people, orphans, etc.
・ Credit funds, small financial institutions

c. Preferred investment area (Investment Law, Article 16, Paragraph 2)

Preferred investment area is defined as an area with difficulties or particularly
difficult economic and social conditions or industrial zones, export processing
zones, high-tech parks, and economic zones.

d. Other conditions
・ A project with total capital of 6 trillion dong or more and paid to Vietnam within
three years from the acquisition of the license, which meets one of the following
requirements:
i. Annual sales exceed 10 trillion dong from the first year to the fourth year of
operation
ii. The number of employees exceed 3,000 people from the first year to the fourth
year of operation.
・ The total capital is more than 12 trillion dong, which are paid to Vietnam within
five years from the acquisition of the license, and the business has reputational
technology based on the related regulations.

（２）Other incentives
a. Preferential treatment for science and technology companies
Corporate tax incentives
Companies that earn income from the production and trading of science and
technology products are entitled to a four-year tax deduction and a 50% tax
reduction for the next nine years. However, if the income generated from the
production and trading of scientific and technological products is less than 30% of
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the total income in a fiscal year, the corporate income tax exemption cannot be
obtained in that fiscal year.

b. Preferential treatment for environmental protection projects

Environmental protection project can receive corporate tax incentives under
certain conditions.
New investment in the targeted projects can receive a preferential tax rate of 10%
for 15 years. If certain conditions are met, such as for large-scale projects and
advanced technology fields, the preferential tax rate can be extended up to 30
years.
New investments in the target business are eligible for a four-year tax exemption
and a nine-year tax reduction of 50%.
The tax reduction period begins in the year in which taxable income is generated
from the targeted projects. However, if taxable income is not generated for three
years from the year when the first income generated, tax reduction will start from
the fourth year after income is generated.

c. Preferential treatment for the development of supporting industries

The main targets are the textile/sewing industry, leather/footwear industry,
electronics industry, automobile manufacturing/assembly industry, machine
manufacturing industry, and supporting industrial products for the high-tech
industry.
・ First-time investment or investment made independently from the existing
business
・ Investment in new equipment and new manufacturing processes that increase
manufacturing capacity by 20% or more through scale expansion, productivity
improvement, and technological innovation in the expansion of existing businesses.
With regard to corporate tax, a 10% preferential tax rate can be applied for 15
years to certain high-tech supporting industrial products, sewn products, leather
products, footwear, electronics, automobile assembly, and machinery
manufacturing industries.
Preferential treatment includes exemption from import tax on fixed assets,
minimum interest rate set by the State Bank of Vietnam for short-term loans
denominated in Vietnamese dong on specific periods, and reduction in or
exemption of land leasing fees for SMEs.

６． Malaysia
（１）Tax incentive
In Malaysia, tax incentives are granted under various laws and regulations such
as the Promotional of Investment Act 1986, Income Tax Law, Customs Law, and
Goods Tax Law.
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a. Pioneer status
Under the Pioneer Status, 70% of the statutory income is exempt from tax for five
years from the start of production for all or part of the income earned from promoted
activities or from producing promoted products (manufacturing, food processing,
agriculture, hotels, R&D, tourism, etc.).
Full exemption of statutory income may be granted if the promoted activities are
located in promoted areas such as Sabah and Sarawak, or if the activities are
defined as high-tech activities (state-of-the-art materials industry, medical
equipment industry, biotechnology, alternative energy industry, etc.).
In addition, for nationally and strategically important projects, a full income tax
exemption may be granted for ten years.
Undisposed losses and unprocessed deductions during the Pioneer Status period
can be carried forward for up to seven years from the end of the Pioneer Status
period and can be deducted from the income of the same promoted activities or
promoted product.

b. Investment Tax Allowance (ITA)

Investment tax allowance is granted to companies that operate promoted activities

or manufacture promoted products (manufacturing, food processing, agriculture,
hotels, R&D, tourism, etc.) for five years from the date of the first qualifying capital
expenditure. A deduction of 60% of qualified capital spending (expenditure on
factories, machinery, etc.) is granted.
This deduction amount can be used to deduct up to 70% of the statutory income
for each year of assessment. Unused deductions can be carried forward to the
next year or later.
This investment deduction cannot be used in combination with the Pioneer Status.

c. Reinvestment allowance (RA)

The reinvestment allowance allows companies that meet certain conditions, such
as being a resident company that has been in business for 36 months or more, to
receive an investment deduction of 60% of qualified capital spending on factories,
machinery, and equipment.
This allowance amount can be used to deduct up to 70% of the statutory income
for each levy year. Unused deductions can be carried forward to the next year or
beyond.
Companies using the Pioneer Status or investment tax allowance may not use the
reinvestment allowance together during that period.
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the 15-levy period from the year of application. Under the 2020 Short-term
Economic Recovery Plan, companies that have run out of the 15-year
reinvestment deduction period will be granted a special reinvestment deduction for
eligible capital expenditures from the 2020 and 2022 levies. In addition, a special
reinvestment deduction will be extended to the 2024 year of assessment based on
the 2022 national budget.

（２）Automation incentives
Incentives have been set up to encourage automation for labor-intensive
manufacturing industry.
Rubber, plastic, wood, furniture, and textile manufacturing (Category 1) industries
will be granted 20% + 80% accelerated depreciation for the first 4 million ringgit on
eligible capital spending associated with automation by the year 2023 and 100%
tax exemption. Manufacturing industries other than Category 1 (referred to as
Category 2) will be granted 20% + 80% accelerated depreciation and 100% tax
exemption equivalent to the first 2 million ringgit on eligible capital expenditures
associated with automation by the year 2023.
This applies to corporations that have been established in Malaysia and have been
in the manufacturing business for 36 months or more. Moreover, automation must
be equipment used directly in manufacturing.

（３）Industry 4.0 (Industry 4WRD)

Industry 4.0 aims to improve the productivity of SMEs in Malaysia and promote
smart manufacturing.

a. Readiness Assessment (RA)

First, a readiness assessment (RA) will be conducted for companies interested in
incorporating Industry 4.0 to diagnose the readiness status for technology
implementation at the production site. For SMEs with a Malaysian capital of 60%
or more, the government will bear all RA costs. In the case of large companies and
multinational companies, if RA is carried out at their own expense, it can be
deducted up to 27,000 ringgit. The application is open to local SMEs in the
manufacturing industry or manufacturing-related services, with three years of
establishment.

b. Industry4WRD Intervention Fund

Companies that have implemented RA can apply for grant for the expenses spent
for the actual automation based on the results of RA. It is a matching grant whereby
the government and the company will bear the cost at a 70:30 ratio. The maximum
amount of government grant is 500,000 ringgit.

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c. Industry 4WRD Domestic Investment Strategic Fund (DISF）
Companies that have implemented RA may apply for subsidy for R&D and training
for Industry 4.0, modernization and renewal of equipment, license acquisition and
purchase of new technologies, and acquisition of international
standards/certification. It is a matching grant in which the government and the
company will bear the cost at a 60:40 ratio.

（4）Preferential treatment for environmental technology (green technology)

Companies that have acquired assets subject to the Environmental Investment Tax
Reduction (GITA) as approved by the Malaysian Environmental Technology
Corporation (MyHIJAU) may apply for a 100% investment deduction for the assets.
Assets subject to environmental investment tax reduction are assets that
contribute to the environment in energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste
treatment, water treatment, and buildings.
Companies that carry out environmental technology projects and companies that
provide environmental technology-related services can be exempted from income
earned from the services upon application.

（５）Preferential treatment for shipbuilding and ship repair industry

New companies in the shipbuilding and ship repair business will be exempt from
tax based on 70% of their statutory income for five years since commencement of
production.

（６）Export incentives
a. Export credit refinancing (ECR) system
The export credit refinancing (ECR) system is a system that provides short-term
loans to exporters, and the loans are provided through commercial banks
refinanced by the Export-Import Bank of Malaysia. There are two types of ECR
loans, with a limit of 10,000 ringgit to 50 million ringgit.

① Export credit refinancing before shipping

It is a loan provided as a fund for purchasing products from domestic or overseas
suppliers before shipping products to overseas buyers.
In case of loan based on export order, companies can get a 95% loan of the export
order amount by presenting the export order or purchase order. It is also possible
to obtain a loan using the export certificate. The maximum loan period is 120 days.

② Export credit refinancing after shipping

It is a loan provided to direct exporters after shipping products to overseas buyers.
It is based on bill discounting, and companies can obtain a financing by submitting
a set of export documents to a commercial bank. The maximum loan period is 183
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days.

b. Double deduction for export credit insurance

Payment of export credit premiums is subject to double deduction.

c. Double deduction of export promotion costs

Certain expenses spent by a resident company to promote the export of Malaysian
industrial products and agricultural products are subject to double deduction.
The range of deductible costs is wide, including overseas advertising costs,
overseas free sample provision costs, export market research costs, contract
negotiation or conclusion costs, exhibition costs, transportation costs, on-site labor
costs, utility costs, costs for providing technical information to overseas, costs for
registering patents and trademarks overseas, and licensing costs for goods.

（７）Non-residents’ cargo management within the cargo management and

maintenance area
a. Cargo management within the bonded area
Non-residents may not manage the cargo in their own name, but may appoint a
general agent and the agent may manage the cargo within the bonded area. Non-
residents may also store their cargo in a yard within the Free Trade Area (FZ) by
appointing an agent as described above.

b. Cargo management outside the bonded area

Outside the bonded area, it is considered to be a Malaysian domestic cargo, but
in this case, cargo management can be carried out even in the name of a non-
resident. However, it is practically difficult to manage cargo in Malaysia remotely
from a foreign country, and it is common to outsource the management to a local
warehouse company.

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Part 3. Preferential Treatment for Regional Headquarters
１． Singapore
（１）Finance and Treasury Centre Incentive (FTC)
Companies with departments that provide finance, investment, or financial
services to offices or affiliates in Singapore may be granted a reduced tax rate of
8% if approved under the scheme. Moreover, they may be exempted from interest
on bank loans for approved activities. The application period is until December 31,
2026. The underlying law is Article 43E of the Income Tax Act.

（２）Global Trader Program (GTP)

This program targets companies engaged in international trade in energy, chemical
products, metals/minerals, agricultural products, consumer goods, electronic
devices, etc., and position Singapore as a base for their offshore trade activities,
business management, investment/market development, financial management,
and distribution management. If approved under the scheme, a reduced tax rate
of 5% or 10% will be applied for three to five years. The application period is until
December 31, 2026. The underlying law is Article 43I of the Income Tax Act.

２．Thailand
International Business Center (IBC)
An investment incentive for companies engaged in regional management projects
such as management, finance, procurement, R&D, technical support, financial
advisory, and international trade, with the aim of providing various services to
affiliated companies in Thailand and overseas. Companies that meet certain
conditions will receive the following benefits:
Benefits from the Board of Investment (BOI):
・ 100% foreign ownership is allowed
・ Permission to own land
・ Exemption of import duties on machinery (for R&D and training activities only)
・ Entry visa for skilled workers and professional engineers engaged in promoted
investment activities

Benefits from the Revenue Department

In case the annual expenditure on service revenue from affiliated companies in
Thailand and overseas is 60 million baht or more, tax reduction is up to 8%. In case
the annual expenditure is 300 million baht or more, tax reduction is 5%, whereas if
the annual expenditure is 600 million baht or more, tax reduction is up to 3%.
Corporate tax is exempted for dividends received from affiliated companies in
Thailand and overseas.

３．Indonesia
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４．The Philippines
（１）Regional Headquarters (RHQ)
A branch office that functions as the management headquarters of multinational
companies that conduct international transactions. Not allowed to earn income
within the Philippines. It is obligatory to remit an amount equivalent to 50,000 US
dollars a year to cover operating costs. Companies can receive various incentives
with the establishment of RHQ.

（２）Regional Operating Headquarters (ROHQ)

A branch that functions as a headquarters for providing services such as
management operations/planning, business planning/coordination, raw material
procurement, and financial advisory services to affiliated companies, subsidiaries,
and branches operating in the Philippines, Asia-Pacific region, and other foreign
markets.
Unlike RHQ, companies are allowed to earn income in the Philippines, but are
required to pay at least 200,000 US dollars’ worth of capital. Same preferential
treatment as RHQ will be granted.

（３）Regional Warehouses (RW)

Multinational corporations that have established or simultaneously established
RHQ or ROHQ may open regional warehouses. The purpose of the regional
warehouse is to carry out packing, packaging, cutting, marking, raw material
storage, and warehouse management of goods. It is not allowed to directly conduct
business or promote sales in the regional warehouse itself. Various incentives are
available as a regional warehouse.

５．Vietnam
None

６． Malaysia
（１）Principal Hub
From May 1, 2015, the Principal Hub system was introduced as a new incentive to
replace the existing International Capital Procurement Center (ICP), Regional
Distribution Center (RDC), and Operational Headquarters (OHQ).
Principal hub is a Malaysian subsidiary that executes, manages, and supports
important functions such as risk management, policymaking, strategic business
activities, trade, finance, and personnel in Malaysia as a base for conducting global
business operations.
Under Principal Hub 3.0, new companies recognized as principal hubs will be
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subject to a corporate tax rate of 0% or 5% on eligible income for five years, and
the application of the same tax rate can be extended. In case of existing companies,
a corporate tax rate of 10% is levied on eligible income for five years, assuming
that certain conditions are met, and the same tax rate can be extended.
The Principal Hub system has been used by many Japanese companies since
May 1, 2015 when it was introduced, and as of July 2022, companies like Sharp,
Daikin, Hitachi, etc. are using this incentive.

（２）Global Trading Center

The Global Trading Center incentives have been introduced to separate the
incentives for trading businesses from the principal hub. Companies that meet
certain conditions, such as being a company established under the Companies Act
2016 and utilizing Malaysia as an international trading base for strategic
procurement and supply of materials, parts, and products regardless of trading
partners may apply for this incentive.
Companies that meet certain conditions and are eligible for the Global Trading
Center incentives are subject to a corporate tax rate of 10% for five years.

（３）Multimedia Super Corridor

The Multimedia Super Corridor aims to make Malaysia a base for IT development
in Asia and provides a place for the Malaysian government to create, distribute, or
use multimedia products and services.
The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation has designated multiple regions as
cyber cities, including Kuala Lumpur City Center and Bayan Lepas in Penang.
Companies with 50 or more employees with a monthly salary of 5,000 ringgit or
more, or 30 or more employees with a monthly salary of 10,000 ringgit or more,
and with annual business expenses of 3.5 million ringgit or more, will be exempt
from tax (100% for the targeted income).
In addition, a company of 30 or more employees with a monthly salary of more
than 5,000 ringgit, or 20 or more employees with a monthly salary of more than
8,000 ringgit, and the annual business expenses are more than 1 million ringgit,
70% of the target income will be exempted from tax.

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Part 4. One-Stop Center
The organizational outline and main functions of investment attracting
organizations in each country are described below. Although they exist as a
division of government agencies in Vietnam and as an affiliated agency of
government agencies in the Philippines, the one-stop centers in Singapore,
Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia are positioned as independent organizations
under the jurisdiction of their respective ministries. In addition, one-stop centers in
Indonesia and Vietnam basically unify all industries with no specified industry,
whereas for Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, and Malaysia, they target
specified industrial fields. Each country provides various types of investment
support, not only for new investors but also for existing investors.

１． Singapore
Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB)
• Function: Investment promotion, industrial development, investment policy
formulation, investment support, etc.
• Personnel composition of officers: Chairman, Managing Director, 14 others (labor
union, business federation, company representative, education personnel)
• Target field: Manufacturing industry and service field where international transactions
are possible
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Singapore EDB

The Economic Development Board (EDB) is a government agency established in

1961 under the Economic Development Board Act 1961, and is established under
the Ministry of Trade and Industry. There are 19 overseas offices including Japan
(Tokyo).
The agency promotes investment and industrial development in the manufacturing
sector and internationally tradeable service areas. The industry under its
jurisdiction accounts for more than one-third of Singapore’s annual GDP. In
addition to promoting investment, it has a mission to create sustainable economic
growth in Singapore by promoting the transformation and productivity improvement
of existing businesses and promoting new businesses development in the country.
Through the Corporate Investment Unit (EDBI), which was established in 1991,
the agency attracts investment in IT development, emerging technologies, health
care, and other competitive technology fields, as well as supports companies that
aim for global growth.
It also carries out tax incentives, subsidies, and formulating incentives.
The agency provides support for new investments and for growing and expanding
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existing businesses. For example, companies can receive support for business
establishment, tax, legal issues, networking with government agencies and private
companies that support financial services, and advice on important regulations for
doing business in Singapore.
The agency’s personnel are composed of the following trade unions, business
federations, corporate representatives, and educators.
The board consists of Chairman, Managing Director, Assistant Secretary-General
of the National Labor Union Conference (NTUC), Vice Chairman and Honorary
Finance Director of the Singapore Business Federation, CEO of Deloitte Asia
Pacific Services Limited, COO of Grab, Chairman and Group CEO of Sea Limited
Founder, Deputy Director of General Education (Schools), Ministry of Education,
Director of Schools, CEO of Singapore Exchange Limited, CEO of Keppel
Corporation Limited, INSEAD Governor, Managing Director of India and Southeast
Asia Singapore General Atlantic Private Limited, CEO of Enterprise Singapore,
President of Procter & Gamble (Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa), Global
Operations Western Digital (WD) Vice President, and CEO of Pepsi Co APAC.

２． Thailand
Thailand Board of Investment (BOI)

• Functions: Investment promotion, incentive policy formulation, investment support, etc.

• Personnel composition of officers: Chairman (Prime Minister of Thailand), Deputy
Chairman (Minister of Industry), five Advisors (related Minister, Governor of Central Bank
of Thailand, Representative of Thai Development Institute), ten members (related
Minister, Company Representatives, etc.), one secretary
• Target fields: Medical industry, advanced manufacturing industry, creative digital industry,
etc.
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The Thai Board of Investment (BOI) is a government agency established in 1966

under the Industrial Promotion Act and is established under the Office of the Prime
Minister. There are 16 overseas offices including Japan (Tokyo, Osaka). In addition
to the secretariat, there are a one-stop service center (visa/work permit), a one-
start one-stop investment center (OSOS), and seven regional secretariats
providing investment support.
The board’s mission is to promote inward investment in Thailand and investment
abroad, increase the country’s competitiveness, overcome the “middle-income
trap”, and achieve sustainable growth.
The board decides and carries out changes in tax incentives and non-tax

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incentives for specific industries (medical industry, advanced manufacturing
industry, creative digital industry, basic/supporting industry, high-value services,
etc.).
In addition, they provide advice and information on investment promotion rules and
investment regulations, connect investors with government agencies and private
companies, promote business operations such as company establishment and
work license application, and provide counseling on overseas investment. They
also provide support such as training on overseas investment to Thai investors.
The board consists of the Chairman (Prime Minister of Thailand), Vice Chairman
(Minister of Industry), five advisors (Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy
of Thailand, Representative of National Higher Education Science Research and
Innovation Policy Council (NXPO), Chairman of Chotiwat Manufacturing Public Co.
Ltd., President of the Central Bank of Thailand, Representative of the Thai
Development Institute), ten members (Minister of Transport, Minister of Finance,
Representative Director of T.K.S. Technologies Public Co. Ltd., Representative
Director of PTT Public Company Limited, etc.), and one secretary.

３． Indonesia
Indonesian Investment Coordinating Board (BKPM)

• Functions: Investment promotion, investment policy implementation, investment

approval, investment support, etc.
• Personnel composition of officers: Chairman, six Deputy Chairmen, Investment
Committee, Secretariat, Chairman Special Staff, Chairman Special Advisor, Inspector,
Data and Information Management Center Representative, Education and Training
Center Representative
• Target fields: Manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, tourism, etc. (almost all
sectors)
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ABOUT US: One-stop service – BKPM Japan (bkpm-jpn.com)

The Ministry of Investment of Indonesia (BKPM) is a direct agency of the President

of the Republic of Indonesia, which was established in 1973. There are eight
overseas offices including Japan (Tokyo).
The ministry is led by the Chairman under BKPM Secretary Rule no. 90 / 2007.
The ministry’s mission is to improve the investment environment and promote
direct investment at home and abroad as a major point of contact between
companies and the government. In addition to increasing domestic and foreign
investment, it seeks high-quality investment that can drive the Indonesian

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economy and absorb a large labor force.
The ministry is mandated to handle investment approvals in almost every sector,
including manufacturing, power generation, oil and gas, and tourism.
In addition, the PTSP Center (Integrated One-Stop Service Center) was
established in 2015, consolidating the functions of 22 ministries and government
agencies into one place. The PTSP Center provides services that facilitate various
consultations and inquiries, provides services that facilitate document procedures
for expansion, and handles investment-related licensing matters.
Since the investment permit procedure is carried out in one system, it becomes
easier to cooperate with related parties at the national level, and it is possible to
shorten the processing time, synchronize the procedure, avoid duplication, and
shorten the procedure.
The ministry has set up a representative office in Tokyo called “Indonesia
Investment Promotion Center (IIPC Tokyo)”, which provides investment advice,
support for license applications, matching with local partners, and bridging with
other government agencies. It helps Japanese companies to seize opportunities
and maximize profits by investing in Indonesia.
The board consists of Chairman, six Deputy Chairmen, Investment Committee,
Secretariat, Chairman Special Staff (departments related to economic conditions,
regional relations, bureaucratic reform, domestic entrepreneur development, and
inter-institutional communication), and Chairman Special Advisor (departments
related to investment competitive enhancement, macroeconomy, inter-institutional
relations, investment priority sector development, information technology/system
integration), inspector, representative of data/information management centers,
and representative of education and training centers.

４． The Philippines
Philippine Board of Investments (BOI)

• Functions: Investment promotion, investment policy implementation, investment

support, etc.
• Personnel composition of officers: Seven board members, members (five industrial
development services, two investment support centers, three investment promotion
services and four management services)
• Target fields: Fields specified in the investment priority plan (many fields such as goods
and services related to new coronavirus pandemic measures, manufacturing, agriculture,
fisheries, forestry, strategic services, etc.)
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The Philippine Board of Investments (BOI) is one of the attached agencies under
the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Trade and Industry (DTI). Under the Omnibus
Investments Code of 1987 (Executive Order No. 226), the Commission provides
tax exemption and other incentives to companies engaged in activities listed in the
Investment Priority Plan (IPP) (goods and services related to new coronavirus
measures, manufacturing, agriculture, fishery, forestry, strategic services, etc.)
The committee functions as a one-stop center for operating business in the
Philippines and helps Filipino and foreign investors start their businesses. They
provide services for pre-investment and after investment support, including
business procedures, requirements, and preferential treatment.
A program called the Investment Promotion Unit Network (IPU-NET) was launched
in 2007 with the aim of improving the business environment in the Philippines by
rationalizing procedures and coordinating with related government agencies
regarding issues and concerns related to investors and businesses.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) formulates and manages
preferential treatment for special economic zones.
Regarding tax incentives, the Financial Incentives Review Board (FIRB) has the
authority under the “Corporate Reconstruction and Tax Incentives for Companies”
(CREATE Act). However, for projects with investment capital of 1 billion pesos or
less, it is delegated to investment promotion organizations such as BOI and PEZA.
The composition of the officers consist of seven board members (Chairman
(Secretary of the Ministry of Trade and Industry), Vice chairman (Undersecretary
of Industrial Development and Trade Policy Group, Ministry of Trade and Industry))
and members (five members in industrial development services, two members in
investment support centers, three members in investment promotion services, and
four members in management services).

５．Vietnam
Foreign Investment Agency (FIA)

• Functions: Investment promotion, investment regulation management, supervision,

investment support, etc.
• Personnel composition of officers: Director General, four Deputy Director General, and
other departments under the jurisdiction
• Target field: All industries
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The Foreign Investment Agency (FIA) is a division of the Ministry of Planning and
Investment and functions as an investment promotion agency in Vietnam. The
agency has been established based on the Ministry of Planning and Investment
decision (Decision No. 1895 / QD-BKHDT) dated December 22, 2017. The agency
aims to support the advancement of Japanese companies into specific industries
that the agency has divided into Southern Investment Promotion Center (IPCS),
Northern Investment Promotion Center (IPCN), and Central Investment Promotion
Center (IPCC). Each center has set up a Japan desk. The Japan desk functions
as a contact point in FIA, and provides consultation on investment and business
expansion, organizes seminars and study sessions, business matching, and
cooperation with local agencies and organizations in both Japan and Vietnam.
Furthermore, the functions and authorities of the agency include the following:
・ Acts as the main institution to oversee domestic and foreign direct investment
in national economic planning
・ Provides solutions to problems related to foreign direct investment
・Formulates policies in comprehensive cooperation with legal and policy-related
organizations in foreign investment policy,
・ Manages and reviews investment regulations and coordination with related
enforcement agencies
・ Manages coordination with relevant executive bodies to provide guidelines for
investment procedures
・ Receives and examines BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer method), BTO (Build-
Transfer-Operate method), and BT (Build and Transfer method) applications and
submits them to the Ministry of Planning and Investment
・ Receives and examines applications for foreign direct investment projects and
submits them to the Ministry of Planning and Investment
・ Acts as a main institution that oversees investment promotion activities and
coordinates with related institutions for strategy, planning, and policy formulation
of domestic and foreign direct investment
・ Performs other operations under the direction of the Ministry of Planning and
Investment
The organization consists of one Director General and four Deputy Director
Generals and a few departments, namely Northern Investment Promotion Center,
Southern Investment Promotion Center, Central Investment Promotion Center,
Secretariat, Foreign Investment Department, Investment Promotion Department,
Policy Department, and Information Gathering Department.

6． Malaysia
In Malaysia, there is no one-stop center that controls all industries and investments
in Malaysia. Nevertheless, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority
(MIDA) exists as an organization that mainly promotes investment in the
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manufacturing sector. In addition, efforts to coordinate and facilitate investment
projects, such as in references 1 and 2 below, are handled under MIDA.

Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA)

• Functions: Investment-related policy recommendations, manufacturing licenses

and expatriate posts, evaluation of tax incentive application applications, support
for corporate project implementation and operation, information exchange and
coordination with related organizations engaged in industrial development, advice
to investors by staff from related institutions, etc.
• Officer staff: CEO, three Deputy CEOs, and eight Executive Directors. The
executive directors are individually in charge of investment facilitation, corporate
management services, investment policy support (service industry/manufacturing
industry), investment promotion, development of manufacturing (non-resource
type/resource type), and service development.
• Target fields: Manufacturing, agriculture, biotechnology industry, environmental
technology (green technology) department, research and development, training,
shipping/transportation industry, information and communication technology, etc.
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Development Authority

The Malaysian Investment Development Authority was established in 1967 under

the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Act. The purpose of
MIDA’s establishment is to promote investment in the manufacturing and service
industries and to implement plans for the development of the Malaysian industry.
The main office is in Kuala Lumpur. There are 12 branches domestically, including
East Malaysia, and 20 overseas, including Tokyo and Osaka.
The functions and authorities of the agency are as follows:
・ Proposes policies and strategies for industrial promotion and development to
the Ministry of International Trade and Industry
・ Evaluates applications for tax incentives for manufacturing licenses, expatriate
posts, manufacturing activities, tourism, R&D, training institutions, software
development, raw materials, parts, and machinery
・ Supports the implementation and operation of projects by companies, and
provides support through direct consultation and joint operation with relevant
authorities at the federal and state levels.
・ Promotes information exchange and coordination between organizations
related to industrial development
・ To further strengthen MIDA’s role in investor support, senior staff from major
institutions (including staff from the Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysian
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Immigration, Malaysian Customs, Environment, Telekom Malaysia) are seconded
to MIDA Headquarters in Kuala Lumpur to advise investors on government policies
and procedures.

Eight executive directors have their own areas of responsibility, and the
departments are divided within those areas of responsibility. The departments are
Domestic Investment Division, Foreign Investment Division, Post-Investment
Division, Investment Compliance Division, Investment Statistics Division, Industrial
Talent Management and Expatriate Division, Tariff Division, Corporate
Management Division, Human Resources Management Division, Finance and
Account Management Division, Legal and Government Relations Division,
Strategic Planning/Policy Advocacy (Manufacturing) Division, Strategic Planning
and Policy Advocacy (Service) Division, Business Service and Regional Operation
Division, Electrical and Electronic Division, Information Technology System
Development Division, Machinery/Metal Engineering Division, Building Technology
and Lifestyle Division, Transportation Technology Division, Chemicals a d
Advanced Materials Division, Life Science ad Medical Technology Division, Food
Technology and Resource-Based Industry Division, Circulation Bio-Economy
(CBE) Unit, Advanced Technology Research and Development Division, Oil and
Gas , Marine and Logistics Service Division, Green Technology Department,
Health Care, Education, and Hospitality Division.

Reference 1（Project Acceleration and Coordination Unit, PACU）

In September 2020, MIDA established the Project Acceleration and Coordination
Office in Kuala Lumpur as a project-based support tool to provide one-stop support
for investment projects regardless of industry. The unit is run by staff assigned from
the Post Investment and Infrastructure Support Division and inquiries can be made
online.
The unit is under the jurisdiction of MIDA and aims to work closely with state
authorities, power and telecommunications carriers, customs, and environmental
agencies to facilitate the process from approval to implementation of the project.
In addition, by bridging investors with related organizations as described above, it
is possible to work on solving the problems faced after obtaining approval.
Therefore, it is also possible to check the progress of various permits and licenses
in the system. These units can be utilized not only for those who are considering
new businesses, but also for existing companies.

Reference 2 (Digital Investment Office, DIO)

In February 2021, the Malaysian government announced “MyDIGITAL”, a ten-year
plan up to the year 2030 that aims to improve the lives of Malaysians through the
growth of the digital economy. In April 2021, MIDA and the Malaysia Digital
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Economy Corporation (MDEC) established the Digital Investment Office (DIO) in
Kuala Lumpur to attract investment in digital-related fields in collaboration with both
institutions.
DIO is a joint platform between MIDA and MDEC, and is operated by staff from the
Service and Regional Management Division. It is basically operated through an
online system; however, it is also possible to make physical inquiries.
The purpose is to consolidate and realign investment attraction policies of the
digital industry that were previously scattered across MIDA, MDEC, state
governments as well as economic corridors. Based on the integrated information,
DIO would be able coordinate the type of organization and level of support to be
provided to investors, and can provide various kinds of support regarding
investment approval procedures.

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Part 5. Incentives for Local Recruitment
１． Singapore
（１）Jobs Growth Incentive (JGI)
It aims to support the recruitment of local employees (Singapore nationals or
permanent residents) between September 2020 and September 2022. The
support period depends on the time of hiring and the characteristics of the
employee (example: age).
Phases are set on a semi-annual basis from September 2020, and Phase 4 is from
April to September 2022. Phase 4 requires an increase in the total number of local
employees and increase in the number of local employees with monthly wages of
1,400 Singapore dollars or more as compared to March 2022. However, this does
not apply to Singapore and foreign government agencies, representative offices,
dormant companies, etc. Phase 4 applies to companies established by February
17, 2022.
For newly hired healthy persons, persons with disabilities, or former convicts who
have not worked for at least six months and are over 40 years old, an incentive of
40% of the first 6,000 dollars of their monthly salary for the first six months, and
20% of the first 6,000 dollars of their monthly salary for the subsequent six months
will be given.

（２）Progressive Wage Credit Scheme（PWCS）

Introduced in the 2022 budget, it is a system that provides subsidies of wages to
adapt to compulsory wage increases of low-wage workers or voluntarily raise
wages for low-wage workers.
・ Singapore nationals and permanent residents are eligible
・ From 2022 to 2026, 15%–50% will be subsidized for the monthly total wage
increase (up to 2,500 dollars) (50% in 2022 and 2023, 30% in 2024 and 2025, 15%
in 2026).
・ From 2022 to 2024, a 15%–30% subsidy will be provided for salary increases
from 2,500 dollars to 3,000 dollars (30% in 2022 and 2023, 15% in 2024).
・ The average monthly total wage increase for each eligible year must be at least
100 dollars.
・ Eligible annual salary increases will be subsidized for two years.

２．Thailand
None

３．Indonesia
Corporate tax deduction and net income reductions for labor-intensive
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industries

For new or expanded investment in labor-intensive industries targeting 45 fields

designated as investment priority business, corporate tax will be reduced by
receiving reduction measures of net income up to 60% (10% every year for six
years from the start of commercial operation) of the investment amount of property,
plant, and equipment (including land). As a condition, the company needs to have
least 300 Indonesian workers.

４．The Philippines
None

５． Vietnam
None

６． Malaysia
MYFutureJobs
From January 1, 2021, in order to provide Malaysians with a wide range of
opportunities to apply for available posts, companies are required to advertise for
30 days on the MYFutureJobs portal, a governmental employment portal, before
companies could proceed to apply for expatriate employment passes or foreign
workers’ work permits.
MYFutureJobs is part of a government initiative to prioritize local employees in
filling vacancies before opening the posts to foreign workers and expatriates.
However, some expatriate positions are automatically exempted. Specifically, (1)
senior positions (CEO, CFO, etc.), important positions, expatriates with monthly
income of 15,000 ringgit or more, chief executive officers, etc. (2) The employer is
a representative office/regional office. (3) Investor/shareholder/company owner.
(4) Intra-company transfer/secondment/transfer based on trade agreement. (5)
Employer is an international institution, etc.
Through the Short-term Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA) initiative, including
the Hiring Incentive Programme, employers are given monthly financial incentives
of 800 ringgit to 1,000 ringgit as announced by the government on June 5, 2020.
Skill training programs are also offered to newly hired local workers.

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