Stamp duty on employment contracts burdens businesses, says association


IPOH: The enforcement of stamp duty requirements for all employment contracts is an unnecessary financial and administrative burden impacting businesses, says an employers' association.

Malaysian Industrial, Commercial and Service Employers Association (MICSEA) president YK Lai said while they commend the Inland Revenue Board's (LHDN) efforts to strengthen compliance with the Stamp Duty Audit Framework effective from 1 January, the enforcement has caused issues for companies across all sectors.

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