Facebook will charge 6% digital tax for ads starting next year


Facebook ads in Malaysia will be subject to a 6% digital tax starting January 2020, confirms the social media company. — AFP

Starting next year, Facebook will implement the 6% digital tax for advertisements in Malaysia.

On its help page, the social media company explains this will affect advertisers whose “Sold To” country listed on their business or personal address is set to Malaysia.

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