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Practical articles on Labuan IBFC, international structuring, compliance developments and wealth management from the Signature Trust team.

The Cash Trust Phenomenon in Malaysia
Trust & Wealth
The Cash Trust Phenomenon in Malaysia: What You Need to Know Before Committing Your Money

Trusts themselves are not dangerous. A properly set-up trust is a powerful tool for estate and legacy planning.

Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli Retires from Labuan FSA
Labuan FSA
Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli Retires from Labuan FSA

The Labuan Financial Services Authority has announced the early retirement of Datuk Iskandar Mohd Nuli from his position as Deputy Director General.

Mandatory EPF Registration for Non-Malaysian Workers
Compliance
Mandatory EPF Registration/Update for Employers of Non-Malaysian Workers

The EPF has announced important updates regarding mandatory contributions for non-Malaysian workers, effective October 2025.

Amazing Labuan Through Our Lens
Labuan
Amazing Labuan Through Our Lens: A Heartfelt Visual Tribute

The book was officially launched in conjunction with the Labuan Book Festival, held at the Labuan Financial Park Complex.

Support Labuan IBFC Global Ranking GFCI Survey
Labuan IBFC
Support Labuan IBFC's Global Ranking: Complete the GFCI Survey

Labuan IBFC is participating in the Global Financial Centre Index survey for the September 2025 report.

Extension of Time for YA 2025 LE Form
Tax
Reminder: Apply for Extension of Time (EOT) for YA 2025 LE Form by 15 July 2025

If you need more time to file your Income Tax Return Form for YA 2025, apply for an Extension of Time before the 15 July 2025 deadline.

Affendi Rashdi appointed Director General Labuan FSA
Labuan FSA
Congratulations to Affendi Rashdi on His Appointment as Director General of Labuan FSA

Labuan FSA has announced the appointment of Affendi Rashdi as its new Director General for a two-year term.

Extension of Time Income Tax Return LBATA
Tax
Extension of Time to File Income Tax Return Form under LBATA 1990 for YA 2025

Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia has agreed to extend the submission of Income Tax Return Form on or before 31 July 2025.

HASiL e-PCB Plus Platform on MyTax Portal
Tax
HASiL Launches Integrated e-PCB Plus Platform on MyTax Portal

HASiL has announced the full implementation of e-PCB Plus, a unified platform integrating all previous PCB services.

Navigating Expatriate Management Labuan Immigration Seminar
Expatriate
Navigating Expatriate Management: Key Takeaways from the Labuan Immigration Seminar

Insights from the seminar on Expatriate Management Procedures organised by the Labuan Immigration Recreation Club.

Set up a Trust for Multi-generational Wealth Legacy
Trust & Wealth
Set up a Trust to Ensure Multi-generational Wealth Legacy for Your Family

Estate planning is a crucial task in life, and choosing the right tool is essential to achieving your financial goals.

Labuan IBFC Digital Financial Services Updates
Labuan IBFC
Labuan IBFC: Digital Financial Services Updates

Explore the latest updates on digital financial services in Labuan IBFC, Asia's premier hub for digital banking and insurtech.

Welcoming Edward Ng to Signature Trust Ltd
Team
Welcoming Mr. Edward Ng as Consultant International Business and Private Wealth

We are thrilled to announce Mr. Edward Ng joining Signature Trust Ltd as our newest consultant.

Warm Ramadan Wishes
Company
Warm Ramadan Wishes

Warm wishes to all our Muslim staff, clients and counterparts that are observing fast.

Gong Xi Fa Cai
Company
Gong Xi Fa Cai

Warm wishes for a Happy Chinese New Year! We express our sincere thanks for your continued trust and support.

Pre-Chinese New Year Lunch
Company
Pre-Chinese New Year Lunch

Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year. Thank you for being a valued customer.

E-Invoicing Briefing Session
Compliance
Recap of the E-Invoicing Briefing Session with Labuan Players

Key takeaways from the E-Invoicing Briefing Session hosted by the Inland Revenue Board at Labuan International School.

Embrace CSR for a Labuan School
CSR
Embrace CSR for a Labuan School

Signature Trust Ltd embraces CSR for a Labuan school, supporting fund-raising and school necessities.

Industry Partner UMS Faculty
Partnership
Appointed as Industry Partner of Faculty of International Finance, UMS

Signature Trust Ltd inks a collaboration with Faculty of International Finance, University Malaysia Sabah.

Clarification about 3rd Party Fund Administrator
Notice
Clarification about Appointment as 3rd Party Fund Administrator

We would like to clarify that we are not the third-party fund administrator for Salzworth Asset Management or Ortega Capital.

Transfer Pricing Rules 2023
Tax
The Introduction of Income Tax (Transfer Pricing) Rules 2023

For the purposes of determination and application of arm's length price in accordance with the PUA.

Extension of Time LBATA YA2023
Tax
Extension of Time (EOT) for Filing Income Tax Return under LBATA 1990 for YA2023

IRBM has agreed to extend the submission of Income Tax Return Form on or before 30 October 2023.

Update on Network Outage Labuan FSA
Labuan FSA
Update on Network Outage in Labuan FSA's Offices

Following the notification issued by Labuan FSA pertaining to the network outage, an update has been issued.

Network Outage Labuan FSA
Labuan FSA
Network Outage in Labuan FSA Offices

Labuan FSA offices in Labuan and Kuala Lumpur are experiencing network outage.

Extension of Time LBATA YA2023
Tax
Extension of Time (EOT) for Filing Income Tax Return under LBATA 1990 for YA2023

IRBM has agreed to extend the submission of Income Tax Return Form on or before 31 July 2023.

FATCA Compliance
Compliance
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA)

Date for submission of 2014-2022 reportable information and nil returns under FATCA to IRBM is on 30 June 2023.

CRS Submission
Compliance
CRS Submission

The 2023 CRS submission starts on 20 January 2023 and ends on 30 June 2023.

Annual License Fee Notice 2023
Labuan FSA
Notice: Payment of Annual License Fee for Year 2023

A Labuan licensed entity is statutorily required to pay its Annual License fees on or before 15 January.

Advance Annual Fee Payment for Labuan Entities
Labuan FSA
Requirement for Advance Annual Fee Payment for Labuan Non-Licensed Entities

Labuan non-licensed entities with Expatriate Passes are required to pay at least two years annual fee in advance.

Payment in USD Denomination
Labuan FSA
Payment of Fees in USD Denomination

Labuan FSA is implementing the payment of fees and other chargeable activities to be denominated in USD.

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