SST calculator for Malaysia
Add SST to a net amount, strip it back out of a total, and price from cost to shelf — using Malaysia's own rates and currency.
SST in Malaysia, at a glance
These are the published figures the calculator starts from. Every one of them is editable, because the rate on your invoice is the rate that matters.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Tax name | SST |
| Standard rate | 8% |
| Other published rates | 10%, 6%, 0% |
| Currency | MYR |
| Registration threshold | MYR 500,000 |
A worked SST example
Computed by the same code the calculator runs, so the figures here are exactly what the tool produces.
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Before tax | MYR 1,000.00 |
| SST 8% | MYR 80.00 |
| Total including tax | MYR 1,080.00 |
| Tax recovered from the total | MYR 80.00 |
Three steps
- Choose Malaysia, and the 8% standard rate and currency are applied.
- Enter your amount, and say whether it already includes SST.
- Read the split, or switch to the margin tab to price the item.
SST questions for Malaysia
What is the standard SST rate in Malaysia?
8%. Reduced and zero rates also apply to particular goods and services, and they are listed in the table above — pick one of the slabs, or type the rate your invoice uses.
How do I take SST back out of a total?
Divide by 1 plus the rate rather than multiplying by it. At 8%, a total divided by 1 plus 8% gives the amount before tax, and the difference is the tax. Choose "Remove tax" and this is done for you.
Do I have to register for SST?
Registration usually becomes compulsory above a turnover threshold, which is shown in the table above where one applies. Thresholds have conditions and exceptions, so confirm your position with Malaysia's tax authority or your accountant.