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SST Calculator Malaysia (6%, 8%, 5%, 10%)
Add SST to a price, or take it out of a price that already includes it. Pick what you are charging for and the right 2026 rate is used, with the registration threshold for your business.
Rates checked 12 Nov 2026Only SST-registered businesses may charge SST. Some customers and goods are exempt, so check MySST or your tax agent for your case.
SST rates and thresholds in 2026
| What | Rate | Register when 12-month value passes |
|---|---|---|
| Most taxable services (IT, web hosting, professional, management, advertising, hotels) | 8% | RM500,000 |
| Food and drinks | 6% | RM1,500,000 |
| Telecommunication, parking, logistics | 6% | RM500,000 |
| Commercial rental or leasing (8% from July to December 2025) | 6% | RM1,000,000 |
| Construction work (not homes) | 6% | RM1,500,000 |
| Private healthcare for non-citizens | 6% | RM1,500,000 |
| Private schools charging more than RM60,000 a year | 6% | No threshold |
| Fee-based financial services | 8% | RM1,000,000 |
| Credit and charge cards | RM25 a card a year | None |
| Sales tax on goods (manufacturers and importers) | 10%, or 5% for listed goods | RM500,000 |
Beauty services (hair, nails, facials) were dropped from the 2025 expansion and are not taxed. Budget 2027 proposes 6% for elderly care; it is not law yet, so it is not used here.
Questions about SST
How do I calculate 8% SST?
Multiply the price before tax by 8% and add it on: RM1,000 plus RM80.00 SST is RM1,080.00. Work the tax out on the invoice line total and round it to the nearest sen.
How do I remove SST from a price that already includes it?
Divide by 1 plus the rate, not multiply by the rate. For 8%: RM1,080.00 / 1.08 = RM1,000.00, so the SST is RM80.00. Taking 8% of RM1,080 gives RM86.40, which is wrong. For RM99.90 the price before SST is RM92.50 and the SST is RM7.40. In short, SST is 8/108 (7.41%) of an 8% inclusive price and 6/106 (5.66%) of a 6% one.
Which services are 6% and which are 8%?
Since 1 March 2024 most taxable services are 8%: IT and web hosting, professional, management and advertising services, hotels and more. Food and drinks, telecommunication, parking and logistics stayed at 6%. Services added on 1 July 2025 are also 6%: construction work, private healthcare for non-citizens, private schools charging more than RM60,000 a year, and, from 1 January 2026, rental and leasing.
Is SST charged on rental in 2026?
Commercial rental and leasing is taxed at 6% from 1 January 2026 (it was 8% from July to December 2025), for landlords with more than RM1 million of rental in 12 months. RM5,000 monthly shop rent becomes RM5,300.00. Renting out a home is not taxed, and tenant businesses with annual sales up to RM1.5 million that are declared in the MyPMK system are exempt.
When must my business register for SST?
When your taxable services in 12 months pass the threshold: RM500,000 for most services, RM1.5 million for food and drinks, construction and private healthcare, and RM1 million for rental and fee-based financial services. Manufacturers register at RM500,000 of taxable goods. A business that is not registered must not charge SST.
Do shops add sales tax at the till?
No. Sales tax (5% or 10%) is charged once, by the manufacturer or importer, and is already inside the price you see in the shop. Essential goods are exempt. The sales tax settings here are for manufacturers and importers pricing their goods.
Sources
- Royal Malaysian Customs, MySST service tax policy and industry guides: mysst.customs.gov.my
- MOF, expansion of service tax scope from 1 July 2025: mof.gov.my
- MOF, revision after public feedback (beauty services dropped): mof.gov.my
A general estimate, not tax advice. The tax depends on your registration and the exact service or goods.
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