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Policy & Precautions

VN/MY expansion policy & pitfalls, with official sources, kept updated

General
Precautions
Policy changes — verify before acting
2026-06

Rates/thresholds change yearly; this is directional — confirm with official sources.

Verify at: Official bodies

Malaysia
Registration
MY foreign ownership & sectors
2026-06

Mostly 100% allowed; some sectors restricted/licensed.

Verify at: SSM / MIDA

Malaysia
Tax
MY PCB monthly tax
2026-06

Employer withholds PCB monthly; resident reliefs vs non-resident flat.

Verify at: LHDN

Malaysia
Insurance
MY EPF/SOCSO/EIS
2026-06

EPF 12–13%; SOCSO/EIS capped (~RM6000); verify latest.

Verify at: KWSP / PERKESO

Malaysia
Visa
MY Employment Pass categories
2026-06

EP tiers by salary; thresholds change; check latest.

Verify at: Immigration / ESD

Vietnam
Precautions
VN capital account & forex
2026-06

Inject capital via designated account; forex controls apply.

Verify at: State Bank of Vietnam

Vietnam
Labor
VN probation & termination
2026-06

Probation cap (skilled ≤60d); terminate only on lawful grounds/process.

Verify at: VN Labor Code (2019)

Vietnam
Tax
VN personal income tax deductions
2026-06

Personal/dependent deductions change; confirm current year.

Verify at: GDT

Vietnam
Insurance
VN social-insurance contribution cap
2026-06

Caps tracked to base/minimum wage; re-check yearly.

Verify at: Vietnam Social Security

Vietnam
Visa
VN work permit & TRC
2026-06

Work permit before TRC; ≤2 yrs; renew early; needs degree/clearance/health.

Verify at: MOLISA / Immigration

Directional; confirm with official latest · updated 2026-06

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