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The RM299 Price War Won’t Kill You — Your Small Thinking Will
Earlier this year, I attended a photography workshop. I’m just a hobby photographer, not a full-time one. But many of my friends earn their living behind the camera. During that workshop, I heard something shocking from one of my friend RM299 photoshoot packages is spreading across Malaysia like wildfire. My friend said, “Bro, got China…
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(TAX UPDATE) Common Timing Mistakes That Disqualify MIDA Incentives
Many SMEs lose out on valuable tax incentives like Pioneer Status, Investment Tax Allowance (ITA), or Reinvestment Incentives … not because their project is weak, but due to avoidable timing mistakes. Here’s what we see often at KTP :✅ Companies incur capital expenditure (CAPEX) before submitting the application — automatically disqualified.✅ First sales invoice issued…
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(TAX UPDATE) The Real e-Invoice Challenge for Hardware Shops
One hardware shop owner told me, “Boss, I sell cement, bricks, steel every day. You help me set up e-Invoice, I just press one button, all done lah?” I smiled, but I wanted to say, “Bro, your real headache is not the system. It’s your cashier splitting invoices while customers queue up.” Latest LHDN e-Invoice…
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(Tax Update) Pioneer Status vs Investment Tax Allowance
Which one gives your project better approval odds from MIDA? Almost every time I sit down with SME bosses planning their manufacturing projects in Malaysia … this question sure will pop up:“Bro, should I apply for Pioneer Status or Investment Tax Allowance?” Let me give you the real story based on solid industry data :✅…
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(TAX UPDATE) The Tax Refund Myth
One client told me:“Don’t worry, once I get my tax refund from LHDN, I will settle your invoice.” I smiled, but deep inside… I wanted to say:“Boss, nowadays, tax refunds are not so fast. Better don’t plan your cash flow like that.” Many SMEs still believe refunds come within:30 working days via e-Filing90 working days…
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