Practice Areas
Three services, each handled with the same care
Tuai Counsel offers three focused services. Each is described here in sufficient detail for you to assess whether it fits your situation.
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How each engagement begins
Written submission
You describe your situation in writing — either through the contact form or by email. No phone calls required at this stage.
Initial written response
A practitioner reviews your submission and responds in writing within two working days — with an initial reading and a proposal for how to proceed, if the matter is within our scope.
Engagement agreement
If you wish to proceed, the scope, deliverables, and fee for the first phase are set out in a brief engagement letter. Work commences on confirmation.
Service 01
Personal & Entrepreneurial Tax Advisory
A considered advisory offering for individuals with complex personal tax positions — high-earning professionals, founders holding shares across jurisdictions, Malaysian residents with foreign-source income, and individuals navigating departure from or entry into the Malaysian tax net.
Scope includes annual review of assessable income and relief positions, guidance on capital vs revenue treatment, Real Property Gains Tax planning for private disposals, and support with Form B, BE, and M submissions where the practitioner's input adds value to the filing position.
Typical process
Review of income sources and existing relief claims for the current year of assessment
Written position note covering assessable income, applicable reliefs, and any areas of uncertainty
Pre-submission review of Form B or BE, with written comments on the position adopted
Available for RPGT planning consultations throughout the year on a per-matter basis
What the engagement covers
Service 02
Corporate Tax Compliance & Structuring
A practice serving Malaysian-incorporated companies and regional holding structures. The engagement runs on the company's financial year cycle and delivers three formal touchpoints: a position note at the start of the year, a mid-year review, and a pre-submission session before Form C is lodged.
Matters are handled with a preference for measured clarity — the client knows what has been decided, why it was decided that way, and where the practitioner holds a view that differs from the return-preparing accountant's approach.
Typical active working time across the year: four to six weeks, spread across the three touchpoints. Delivery is by written position note and, where appropriate, a discussion session with the finance director or CFO.
Service 03
Tax Audits, Investigations & Disputes
Representation in contested tax matters, including Inland Revenue Board audits, transfer pricing queries, field investigations, and Special Commissioners of Income Tax appeals. In appropriate cases, the mandate extends to judicial review in the High Court.
The engagement begins with a written review of the client's position and supporting documentation, a privileged discussion about the points most likely to attract the IRB's attention, and a measured plan for response.
Fees are agreed in clear stages so the client is never asked to commit beyond the next phase at any given point. The RM 5,450 opening figure covers the initial review, documentation assessment, and response planning phase.
Engagement phases
Initial Review
Documentation review, position assessment, privileged conversation — RM 5,450
Response Preparation
Written response to the IRB, supporting documentation, position briefing — fee agreed before commencing
Hearing or Appeal (if required)
Special Commissioners representation, case preparation, in-person attendance — fee agreed before commencing
High Court (if required)
Judicial review application, court representation — separate fee agreement
Comparison
Which service fits your situation?
This matrix is a starting point. If you are unsure, describe your situation and we will suggest the appropriate scope.
| Feature / Scope | Personal Advisory | Corporate Compliance | Disputes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Individual income tax review | — | — | |
| Form B / BE / M support | — | — | |
| RPGT planning | Sometimes | — | |
| Foreign-source income analysis | Sometimes | — | |
| Corporate tax position notes | — | — | |
| Transfer pricing documentation | — | In review scope | |
| Withholding tax analysis | — | — | |
| Form C pre-submission review | — | — | |
| IRB audit representation | — | — | |
| Special Commissioners appeal | — | — | |
| High Court judicial review | — | — | |
| Fee (annual / opening phase) | RM 1,650 | RM 2,950 | from RM 5,450 |
Professional Standards
Standards applied across all three services
Confidentiality
Client matters are not referenced in public materials. All documentation is handled with appropriate data security measures.
Written Deliverables
Each engagement produces written output. The client holds documentation of the analysis and the positions adopted.
Legal Professional Compliance
Practitioners with legal practising certificates operate in accordance with the Malaysian Bar Council's professional conduct rules.
Current IRB Practice
Public rulings, practice notes, and IRB administrative guidance are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Positions are revised when the regulatory position changes.
Pricing
Service fees, stated clearly
Fees are set out below. There are no undisclosed add-ons for standard written output or internal practitioner consultation time.
Personal
RM 1,650
per year of assessment
- Annual income review
- Relief analysis and RPGT planning
- Form B/BE/M support
- Written position note
Corporate
RM 2,950
per financial year
- Three-touchpoint annual cycle
- Transfer pricing documentation
- Withholding tax analysis
- Pre-Form C review session
Disputes
from RM 5,450
opening phase fee
- Full position review
- Documentation assessment
- Privileged discussion
- Phase-by-phase fee agreement
Not certain which service applies?
Describe your situation briefly and a practitioner will respond with an assessment of which service scope fits, and what the engagement would involve.
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