ACTOMATE
LABUAN BUSINESS ACTIVITY TAX (EXEMPTION) ORDER 2024 & 2026
Malaysia continues to strengthen Labuan as a leading international financial centre through the introduction of the Labuan Business Activity Tax (Exemption) Orders 2024 and 2026, offering attractive tax incentives across investment, fintech, insurance, takaful, and risk management activities.
These initiatives create a comprehensive ecosystem supporting both wealth creation and protection, while encouraging digital innovation and enhancing financial efficiency.
Companies seeking a Labuan Insurance Business license must undergo various preparation and compliance as required by LFSA. Our actuarial team at Actomate has extensive experience guiding companies through application processes, ensuring regulatory alignment and a seamless approval process.
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product development & pricing
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develop product design and benefits
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customer suitability assessment
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competitor analysis
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prepare product specification
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develop key pricing assumptions
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determine premium or contribution rating factors
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profit testing
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sensitivity analysis
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prepare product documentation for approval & regulatory filing
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review actuarial content in sales illustration & marketing materials
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identify product’s key inherent risks
financial projection & risk management
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develop product design and benefits
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customer suitability assessment
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competitor analysis
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prepare product specification
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develop key pricing assumptions
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determine premium or contribution rating factors
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profit testing
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sensitivity analysis
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prepare product documentation for approval & regulatory filing
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review actuarial content in sales illustration & marketing materials
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identify product’s key inherent risks
appointed actuary role
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quarterly valuation
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recommend surplus distribution to shareholders
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test of completeness and accuracy of database used for actuarial work
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perform overall duties as Appointed Actuary
2024 Order –
Investment Focus
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Islamic Banking Services
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Capital market development
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Digital assets & fintech
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Fund management activities
2026 Order –
Insurance Focus
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Takaful & retakaful operations
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Risk protection solutions
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Insurance advisory & brokerage
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Insurtech innovation
Key Benefits
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0% tax on qualifying activities*
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Lower tax exposure
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Incentivises digital adoption
*To qualify for 0% tax under the 2026 Order, activities must:
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Be within 5 qualifying categories (e.g. takaful, underwriting, risk advisory)
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Comply with Syariah principles
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Utilise digital solutions
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Maintain separate accounting
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Activities outside these conditions are subject to a 3% tax rate.