RPGT Rate
- 1. RPGT rates differ according to disposer categories and holding period of chargeable asset. The disposer is divided into 3 parts of categories as per Schedule 5 RPGTA.
- Part I Schedule 5 RPGTA
Any disposer other than a disposer of Part II and Part III. For example, individual Malaysian citizen and partnership.
- Part II Schedule 5 RPGTA
Disposer is –
- a company incorporated in Malaysia
- a trustee of a trust
- body of persons registered under any written law in Malaysia
- Part III Schedule 5 RPGTA
Disposer who is –
- not a citizen and not a permanent resident
- an executor of the estate of a deceased person who is not a citizen and not a permanent resident
- a company not incorporated in Malaysia
- Part I Schedule 5 RPGTA
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For the period from 1.1.2014 to 31.12.2018, RPGT was not imposed on disposers under Part I of Schedule 5 RPGTA who disposed of assets after five years from the date of acquisition of the asset.
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For the period from 1.1.2019 to 31.12.2021, disposers under Part I of Schedule 5 RPGTA were subject to RPGT at a minimum rate of 5% for assets disposed of after five years from the date of acquisition of the asset.
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However, effective from 1.1.2022, RPGT is not imposed on disposers under Part I of Schedule 5 RPGTA who dispose of a chargeable asset after five years from the date of acquisition of the asset. Meanwhile, the tax rates for disposers under Parts II and III of Schedule 5 RPGTA remain unchanged.
- RPGT rate for a disposer under Part I Schedule 5 RPGTA:
Disposal Date
Holding Period
1.1.2010 -
31.12.20111.1.2012 -
31.12.20121.1.2013 -
31.12.20131.1.2014 -
31.12.20181.1.2019 -
31.12.2021w.e.f.
1.1.2022Within 2 years
5%*
10%**
15%***
30%
30%
30%
In the 3rd year
5%*
5%**
10%***
30%
30%
30%
In the 4th year
5%*
5%**
10%***
20%
20%
20%
In the 5th year
5%*
5%**
10%***
15%
15%
15%
In the 6th year and thereafter
(exempted)*
(exempted)**
(exempted)***
0%
5%
0%
- RPGT rate for a disposer under Part II Schedule 5 RPGTA:
Disposal Date
Holding Period
1.1.2010 - 31.12.2011
1.1.2012 - 31.12.2012
1.1.2013 - 31.12.2013
1.1.2014 - 31.12.2018
w.e.f. 1.1.2019
Within 2 years
5%*
10%**
15%***
30%
30%
In the 3rd year
5%*
5%**
10%***
30%
30%
In the 4th year
5%*
5%**
10%***
20%
20%
In the 5th year
5%*
5%**
10%***
15%
15%
In the 6th year and thereafter
(exempted)*
(exempted)**
(exempted)***
5%
10%
- RPGT rate for a disposer under Part III Schedule 5 RPGTA:
Disposal Date
Holding Period
1.1.2010 - 31.12.2011
1.1.2012 - 31.12.2012
1.1.2013 - 31.12.2013
1.1.2014 - 31.12.2018
w.e.f. 1.1.2019
Within 2 years
5%*
10%**
15%***
30%
30%
In the 3rd year
5%*
5%**
10%***
30%
30%
In the 4th year
5%*
5%**
10%***
30%
30%
In the 5th year
5%*
5%**
10%***
30%
30%
In the 6th year and thereafter
(exempted)*
(exempted)**
(exempted)***
5%
10%
Notes: