wco) in Malaysia in order to apply for Pioneer Status or Investment Tax Allowance for its manufactured promoted products. The choice is between setting up a branch or subsidiary for its Malaysian operation. Initially, the plan is for Newco to have only RM2.4 million as paid up capital and as time goes by, Newco will expand its operation if necessary. However, Newco is still undecided on the timing of commencement of business i
Racton Pte Ltd (Racton), is a foreign company incorporated in America. Racton is attracted to the tax incentives offered by the Malaysian Government on manufacturing of promoted products. As such, Racton is planning to set up a new company (Newco) in Malaysia in order to apply for Pioneer Status or Investment Tax Allowance for its manufactured promoted products. The choice is between setting up a branch or subsidiary for its Malaysian operation. Initially, the plan is for Newco to have only RM2.4 million as paid up capital and as time goes by, Newco will expand its operation if necessary. However, Newco is still undecided on the
timing of commencement of business in Malaysia. The choice is either 2019 or 2020. Newco financial year end is 31st December. Estimated gross income is approximately RM 1 Million per year.
After 5 years of operation, if everything goes according to plan, Newco plan to expand its manufacturing business by incurring more capital expenditure i.e buying more machineries and setting up new factory building. In this respect, Newco is unsure what kind of tax incentives
would be available for its expansion of manufacturing business after 5 years of operation.
Required:
Advise Newco on the following issues from the perspective of
c) The best tax incentives that can significantly reduce its tax liability after finish claiming Investment Tax Allowance. State your reason.
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