Why e-commerce tax loopholes hurt


THE real issue in e-commerce taxation is visibility. A single online purchase is a complex web involving an overseas seller, a remote platform, a foreign payment gateway, and a cross-border courier.

By the time Malaysian Customs finally sees the physical parcel, the sale, payment and delivery are already complete. This makes tracking the transaction nearly impossible.

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