Aviation Finance and Leasing in Malaysia: Overview of Legal Framework
Introduction The law governing aviation finance and leasing in Malaysia does not comprise a single uniform set of laws, but a complex, multilayered international and domestic legal framework. This complexity arises because aircraft are highly mobile assets that fly across country borders, while ownership rights and security interests over them are often grounded in national …
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Show Me the Money: Account of Profits in Malaysian Patent Law
In the high-stakes arena of patent litigation, securing a judgment of infringement is often only half the battle. The second, equally critical half is the quantification of victory. For patent owners in Malaysia, a plain reading of the legislation presents a confusing anomaly. While most Commonwealth jurisdictions explicitly offer a choice between damages (compensation for …
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Options for Renewal in Leases and Tenancies: Why a Clear Rental Determination Formula Matters?
Introduction In a lease or tenancy agreement, it is common for the lessor or landlord and the lessee or tenant to include an option for renewal clause. Such a clause gives the lessee or tenant the right to extend the lease or tenancy for a further term upon expiry of the initial term, without any …
Founder Exit Checklist: How to Prepare for A Smooth Transaction
When founders prepare for an exit, whether through a share sale, asset disposal, or investment round, buyers will inevitably conduct detailed legal due diligence. Any gaps in compliance, missing approvals, or incomplete records can delay the transaction, weaken negotiating leverage, or even reduce valuation. This checklist highlights common legal issues that founders and sellers should …
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IRS Jovem: Tax incentive for young professionals
27/01/2025 What is IRS Jovem? IRS Jovem is a Portuguese tax regime that aims to encourage young people to enter the labour market by granting Personal Income Tax (PIT) exemptions on employment or self-employment income (PIT categories A and B), from Portuguese or foreign sources, earned by taxpayers resident in Portugal. This regime is available …
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Taxation of cryptoassets in Portugal (2025)
19/02/2025 What are Cryptoassets? Cryptoassets are digital representations of value or rights that can be transferred and stored electronically, using distributed ledger technology (such as blockchain). Although they can be used as a means of payment, their primary function has been investment and speculation. Examples of cryptoassets include: Cryptocurrencies– Digital currencies such as Bitcoin and …
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Taxation of unit-linked life insurance policies in Portugal (2025)
07/03/2025 What are unit-linked insurance policies? Unit-linked insurance policies are financial instruments that combine life insurance elements with an investment component, allowing capital accumulation with flexible management of invested funds. This product is particularly attractive from a tax perspective, especially for tax residents in Portugal. How are unit-linked insurance policies taxed in Portugal? As life …
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Taxation of Financial Income (Interest, Dividends and Capital Gains) under Portuguese Personal Income Tax
23/07/2025 The taxation of investment income is of particular relevance to investors and savers. These types of income fall within Categories E and G of the Portuguese Personal Income Tax (PIT), depending on their nature, and are subject to a tax regime that combines progressive rates, flat rates, and, in some cases, exemptions. Understanding the …
Sale of Inheritance Share: No Personal Income Taxation
The Portuguese Supreme Administrative Court (STA) has unified case law by ruling, in Decision no. 7/2025 (29 April 2025), that the sale of an inheritance share (quinhão hereditário) is not subject to Personal Income Tax (IRS) as a capital gain. This is a significant milestone in clarifying the regime applicable to the transfer of an heir’s position …
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Update to the Portuguese list of tax havens
08/09/2025 Ministerial Order no. 292/2025, of 5 September, has amended Ministerial Order no. 150/2004, of 13 February, excluding the following jurisdictions from Portugal’s list of countries, territories, and regions with clearly more favourable tax regimes: Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Principality of Liechtenstein Oriental Republic of Uruguay The decision results from formal requests submitted by …
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