Guide on Tourist Refund Scheme for GST at klia2

Notice

The Malaysian Ministry of Finance has reduced the standard GST Rate to 0% effective 1 June 2018.

The Tourist Refund Scheme ends on 1 June 2018. TRS Forms will have until 31 August 2018 to obtain Customs validation and claim the tax refund which will be paid via credit card or cheque.

For more information please visit Malaysian Customs website at http://gst.customs.gov.my

This guide is prepared to assist you as a tourist visiting Malaysia, how to claim a refund of GST paid on eligible goods purchased from an approved outlet.

Date Published: 8 May 2017.

The Guide on Tourist Refund Scheme revised as at 3 February 2016 is withdrawn and replaced by the Guide on Tourist Refund Scheme revised as at 8 May 2017.

The Guide may be withdrawn, either wholly or in part, by publication of a new guide.

►What is Tourist Refund Scheme (TRS)
►Conditions for GST Tourist Refund Scheme
►Goods Not Eligible for GST Refund under the TRS
►Approved Malaysian Airports for The Purpose Of TRS

Disclaimer

This information is intended to provide a general understanding of the relevant treatment under Goods and Services Tax and aims to provide a better general understanding of taxpayers’ tax obligations. It is not intended to comprehensively address all possible tax issues that may arise. While Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) has taken the initiative to ensure that all information contained in this Guide is correct, the RMCD will not be responsible for any mistakes and inaccuracies that may be contained, or any financial loss or other incurred by individuals using the information from this Guide. All information is current at the time of preparation and is subject to change when necessary.

Sources: http://gst.customs.gov.my

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