Navigating the stamp duty shift: From formal assessment to self-assessment – Webinar 2026

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Webinar sessions:
Session 1: 9:00am - 12:00pm;
Session 2: 2:00pm - 5:00pm.

Stamp duty has long been a key revenue mechanism imposed on instruments and legal documents, evolving significantly with digitalisation and increasing enforcement focus in recent years. This webinar provides actionable guidance on identifying duty exposures, navigating recent enforcement developments, and implementing effective compliance strategies to minimise penalties and strengthen audit preparedness.

Key topics covered:

Stamp duty basics & why it matters 

• What stamp duty is (tax on instruments, not transactions)
• Key definitions: instrument, written/electronic records, execution, deadlines

 Documents & duty types (fixed vs ad valorem) 

• Common chargeable instruments in practice
• Fixed duty ad valorem duty and how to spot the difference

 High-risk documents in business 

• Tenancy and rental agreements
• Loan agreements and related-party / intercompany instruments
• Service agreements, engagement letters, NDAs, POs (when they become instruments)

 HR & employment documents 

• What must be stamped vs what typically isnt
• Renewals, variations, secondment letters, training bonds, common pitfalls

 New rules & enforcement focus (20242025) 

• End of stamp stickers/franking and shift to electronic evidence
• Stamp Duty Audit Framework (effective 1 Jan 2025): scope, selection, audit coverage, common findings
• Penalties and practical audit-proofing steps

 Recent cases & practical interpretation 

• Key case learnings affecting duty exposure and drafting approach
• Movable assets vs trading stock vs fixed assets: what changes in duty treatment

Self-Assessment era (from 1 Jan 2026) 

• What changes operationally: taxpayer responsibility, payment timing, record-keeping
• Appeals/refunds and handling corrections under self-assessment

 SVDP Stamp duty 1 Jan 2026 30 June 2026 

 Presenter:

Yong Mei Sim

Ms Yong Mei Sim has served over 35 years in the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) and her last position is Principal Assistant Director of the Penang branch, before her retirement in 2016. During her tenure in the IRB, she has held position as an Audit Manager in charge of the Payroll Taxes Unit, Field Audit and Desk Audit Unit. With her vast knowledge and experience in the field of Malaysian taxation, she is a frequent speaker for Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) for their seminars around the country and share her valuable experience and expertise on income tax updates and all other relevant taxation matters.