ringgitplus2026-05-0610 min read
How To File Your Taxes As A Freelancer In 2026 (YA 2025)
Check out the link for the RInggitPlus + ThinkTx curated Article by Our Tax Professionals.
This guide details the tax filing process for Malaysian freelancers and gig workers for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2025. Unlike salaried employees, freelancers do not receive EA forms or have Monthly Tax Deductions (PCB), meaning they must tabulate their own income and prepare for lump-sum payments. The article clarifies that those without SSM business registration should use Form BE (due May 15, 2026), while registered businesses use Form B (due July 15, 2026). Key tips include maintaining meticulous bookkeeping for seven years and leveraging deductions through i-Saraan or the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SESSS) to reduce taxable income.
This guide details the tax filing process for Malaysian freelancers and gig workers for the Year of Assessment (YA) 2025. Unlike salaried employees, freelancers do not receive EA forms or have Monthly Tax Deductions (PCB), meaning they must tabulate their own income and prepare for lump-sum payments. The article clarifies that those without SSM business registration should use Form BE (due May 15, 2026), while registered businesses use Form B (due July 15, 2026). Key tips include maintaining meticulous bookkeeping for seven years and leveraging deductions through i-Saraan or the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (SESSS) to reduce taxable income.
Curated by Steffi Manisha Arokiam, Associate Director, both at ThinkTx Consultants Sdn Bhd.