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Malaysia vs Philippines

Side-by-side tax comparison for 2026

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Malaysia

Asia

Territorial
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Philippines

Asia

Territorial

Scores

Personal Tax Score78
Business Tax Score75

Scores

Personal Tax Score70
Business Tax Score72
CategoryMalaysiaPhilippines
Top Personal Tax Rate30%35%
Corporate Tax Rate24%25%
Capital Gains Tax0%0-15%%
Foreign IncomeTerritorialTerritorial
Residency Days182180
Wealth Tax
Inheritance Tax
VAT/GST8%12%
Withholding (Dividends)0%0-15%%

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