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Middle East & Asia · Brief overview

Malaysia: tax, residence and citizenship

MM2H Silver: USD 150,000 fixed deposit plus residential purchase from MYR 600,000 and fees; higher tiers differ.

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Tax relocation in Malaysia

Official return guidance provides conditional foreign-income exemptions through 2026. Later extension requires legal confirmation.

Residence rights

MM2H Silver: USD 150,000 fixed deposit plus residential purchase from MYR 600,000 and fees; higher tiers differ.

Second citizenship

Residence permission does not confer citizenship. Any later nationality application is a separate process.

This is a brief route overview, not a complete tax or immigration assessment. Confirm current rules and your circumstances before committing funds or moving.

Official sources and further reading

Category Overview - Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia 2025 return explanatory notes on foreign income