Hi and good day!
I have been studying in Malaysia for more than 3 years period without leaving the country. Now after I graduated, I got an employment contract and expected to join the company by December 2018. Since I have stayed in Malaysia for more than 182 days in 2018 (under my student pass), can I be considered as a tax resident?
I appreciate your response and assistance. Thank you very much
Can my resident period as student be counted for the 182 days?
Hakem Shubar
05 October 2018 21:49:13
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Gravitas
06 October 2018 05:00:51
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No because the 182 days is about qualifying for Tax Residency and as a student you aren't paying any tax or earning an income..
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