The New Era of Stamp Duty: Contracts, Real Estate, and Digital Compliance in 2026 under Malaysia’s updated Self-Assessment System (STSDS)

15 Jul, 2026, Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur

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Dr Wendy Tee has over twenty years of experience in senior management and human resources positions for diversified industrial and business environments. Graduated with a Doctor of Business Administration (UUM), Master of Business Administration (UM), Master of Information Technology (UM), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Business coach (UM), Registered Financial Planner (RFP), HRD CORP Accredited Trainer (HRD Corporation) and Certified Advance Human Resource Practitioner (MIHRM). She has undergone intensive academic training in various human development and knowledge improvement.

 

Dr Wendy is actively involved in management training and lecture. Her latest responsibility involves the lecturing of Executive Master Business Administration (EMBA) for Universiti Teknologi (SPACE) and Financial and Investment Degree programs for Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management & Technology. She has experience managing training programs from local universities, in house training and public seminar training.

 

Dr Wendy is a licenced financial planner currently registered with Malaysian Financial Planning Council (MFPC). Her responsibility involves the corporate training, financial training, management and human resource consultancy, management and financial advisory. Work with individuals to meet short and long-term financial goals, advise clients to have a good command of investments and security planning, estate planning, tax planning, employee benefits planning and insurance planning.

 

Dr Wendy completed and passed her GST and SST exams organized by Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia (CTIM) with the cooperation and support from the Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMC). She has trained more than 80 SME companies in Malaysia to get prepared for the post implementation of GST and SST, mainly dealing with the tax authorities over various indirect tax issues, elements and scope of indirect tax, cycle and operations, rulings, registration, administration, audit and investigations on behalf of her clients.

 

Dr Wendy now focuses on electronic invoicing corporate training and advisory for Multinational companies and small medium enterprises. She reviews and evaluates current invoicing procedures, process workflow (including internal controls) and related system mechanisms to identify changes and improvements required. She also reviews Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for e-invoice issuance as well as provide tax advisory and recommendation in relation to e-invoice architecture.

 

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Concorde Hotel Kuala Lumpur
2 Jalan Sultan Ismail, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,

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FOCUSING ON
  • MODULE 1: TRANSITIONING TO THE STSDS MYTAX ECOSYSTEM
  • MODULE 2: CONTRACT STAMPING & SERVICE AGREEMENTS
  • MODULE 3: TENANCY & LEASE AGREEMENTS
  • MODULE 4: PROPERTY TRANSFERS & THE 2026 RATE HIKES
  • MODULE 5: STAMP DUTY AUDIT & THE NEW PENALTY REGIME
OVERVIEW

Effective January 1, 2026, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) is executing a fundamental shift in Malaysian tax administration: the transition to the Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (STSDS). The days of relying on an official assessment to determine your duty are over. Organizations are now fully liable for calculating their own duties, submitting them via the MyTax portal, and retaining compliance records for seven years.

 

This course is designed to guide corporate teams through the Phase 1 STSDS rollout. We will bridge the gap between traditional manual compliance and the new digital-first reality, ensuring your organization is audit-ready and penalty-proof under the new Finance Act 2025 frameworks, focusing on the high-risk areas of corporate compliance: service contracts, commercial leases, property transfers, and the aggressive new audit framework.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Mastering the STSDS Framework: Seamless transition to the Phase 1 rollout of the e-Duti Setem portal via MyTax.
  2. Calculating with Precision: Applying the latest 2026 legislative updates, including the new 8% foreign property rate and updated employment contract thresholds.
  3. Mitigating Penalty Exposure: Understanding the new 30-day payment cycle and the revised Section 47A late stamping penalties.
  4. Audit-Proof the Organization: Aligning document retention protocols with LHDN’s latest Stamp Duty Audit Framework.
  5. Leveraging the 2026 VDP: Strategically utilizing the Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (ending June 30, 2026) to clear historical unstamped documents with zero penalties.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
  • Finance & Tax Managers: To oversee accurate self-assessment calculations, manage MyTax portal submissions, and ensure timely cash flow for duties
  • Legal & HR Professionals: To update contract templates, monitor the RM3,000 employment exemption, and ensure timely execution signatures
  • Property & Leasing Executives: To manage high- volume tenancy calculations and advise foreign clients on the new 8% property acquisition rates
METHODOLOGY
  • Live Portal Simulation: Real-time, guided walkthroughs of submitting a simulated return via the new e-Duti Setem dashboard
  • Calculation Case Studies: Small-group exercises focusing on complex multi-tier service contracts and staggered tenancy agreements
  • Internal Health Check Workshop: Participants will bring redacted, previously unstamped company contracts to class to determine if they qualify for the 2026 VDP penalty waiver
COURSE CONTENT
9:00

MODULE 1: TRANSITIONING TO THE STSDS MYTAX ECOSYSTEM

  • The Phase 1 Mandate (Jan 2026): Scope of the rollout covering rental/lease agreements, securities, and general stamping
  • The “Deemed Assessment” Reality: Understanding that submitting the return immediately triggers the assessment—there is no waiting for an officer’s review
  • The 30-Day Clock: Establishing workflows to ensure duty is paid within the strict 30-day window from the date of return submission
  • Digital Integration: Managing company profiles, authorized personnel, and digital certificates on the MyTax platform
10.45

MODULE 2: CONTRACT STAMPING & SERVICE AGREEMENTS

  • The 2026 Employment Contract Exemption: Navigating the massive increase in the exemption threshold (salaries of RM3,000/month or below are now exempt, up from the old RM300 threshold)
  • Service & Management Agreements: Applying the 0.1% ad valorem rate on the value of outsourced, consultancy, or multi-tier management services
  • Fixed vs. Variable Duty: Distinguishing between instruments that require fixed RM10 stamping (e.g., NDAs, simple declarations) versus percentage-based ad valorem duties
12.00

MODULE 3: TENANCY & LEASE AGREEMENTS

  • The Core Calculation: Step-by-step application of the tenancy formula: calculating taxable rent by deducting the standard RM2,400 annual exemption
  • Tiered Multipliers: o Less than 1 year: RM1 for every RM250 o 1 to 3 years: RM2 for every RM250 o More than 3 years: RM4 for every RM250
  • Complex Scenarios: Hands-on calculation drills for multi-year commercial leases with staggered rental increments
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 4: PROPERTY TRANSFERS & THE 2026 RATE HIKES

  • The 8% Foreign Acquisition Hike: Calculating the impact of the newly doubled flat rate for non-citizens and foreign companies acquiring residential property
  • Standard Ad Valorem Scales: Reviewing the progressive tiers (1% to 4%) for standard property transfers based on market value or consideration
  • Phase 2 Readiness: Preparing conveyancers for the January 1, 2027 transition, when property instruments officially move under the STSDS umbrella
3:45

MODULE 5: STAMP DUTY AUDIT & THE NEW PENALTY REGIME

  • The Revised Section 47A Fines: o Late within 3 months: RM50 or 10% of deficient duty (whichever is higher) o Late beyond 3 months: RM100 or 20% of deficient duty (whichever is higher)
  • Evading Duty: Understanding the severe RM2,500 to RM50,000 fines for providing incorrect information or failing to disclose facts
  • The Special Voluntary Disclosure Programme (VDP): How to identify “hidden” unstamped contracts from 2023–2025 and declare them before the June 30, 2026 deadline to secure a full penalty waiver
5:00 End of Course