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The self-audit checklist for Budget 2026's stamp duty and payroll changes.
Get the guide →Malaysia shifted stamp duty on employment contracts from an LHDN-assessed system to a Stamp Duty Self-Assessment System (SDSAS). Employers now calculate, declare, and pay their own stamp duty through MyTax.
Six months in, most HR teams have heard about the change. Fewer have properly audited whether their onboarding process actually reflects it. This playbook closes that gap.
The raised exemption threshold, the SDSAS rollout, the 30-day stamping window, and the 2026 penalty-free grace period, in plain terms.
What the clock actually means in practice, and how to build it into onboarding and renewal workflows so nothing slips.
A ready-to-use list to work through before month end, covering ownership, contract review, and template updates.
A week-by-week rollout: assign an owner, audit contracts, update and notify, then document and review.
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This playbook is a summary of publicly available guidance as of July 2026, from Budget 2026 (Belanjawan MADANI) and LHDN, for general informational purposes. It is not legal or tax advice. Kindly confirm specifics with LHDN or your company's tax advisor before acting.