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Sales and Service Tax (SST) Expansion Course | HRDF Claimable

SST Training Course | Master SST Expansion in just 2 days | HRD Corp. Claimable

 

As Malaysia’s SST framework evolves in 2025, businesses face new compliance obligations, pricing changes, and strategic tax decisions. Whether you’re in training, logistics, tech, F&B, or professional services, these  shifts can directly affect your profitability, operations, and customer trust. With new taxable service groups and stricter documentation rules, staying updated isn’t just a good idea, it’s a business necessity—

—This SST Training Course is designed to help you stay ahead of these changes and prepare with clarity and confidence.

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SST Training Course

 

What is the SST Training Course?

This is a course that is designed to help finance, admin, procurement, and management teams understand the latest SST Malaysia developments and respond with confidence. Turning compliance into a competitive advantage. Through interactive case studies, sector specific dives, and strategic simulations, participants are sure to learn how to align their operations with the expanded SST scope while protecting margins, ensuring documentation compliance, and communicating pricing changes effectively. Whether you’re navigating SST for the first time or seeking advanced strategies to manage tax impact—

—this course will deliver practical insights, actionable tools, and the latest regulatory guidance to ensure participants gain the full understanding on the structure and impact of the expanded Sales and Service Tax Malaysia 2025 regime.

 

What are the benefits of learning about SST Expansion?

Having the knowledge on SST can be proven necessary in order to align operations with the Extended SST scope, especially after the expansion that was implemented on the 1st of July 2025.

1. Gain Complete Understanding of SST 2025

    • Learn the updated structure, rates, and scope of Malaysia’s new SST regime.
    • Understand the differences between Sales Tax and Service Tax, especially the 2025 expansions.

2. Stay Compliant and Avoid Penalties

    • Know exactly what goods and services are taxable.
    • Understand SST registration thresholds and how to file correctly via the MySST portal.
    • Avoid common mistakes and understand the transitional rules from pre- to post-July 2025.

3. Protect Your Profit Margins

    • Learn pricing strategies that absorb or pass through SST without losing customers.
    • Use real-world margin calculators and templates to simulate SST impact on your business.
    • Apply psychological pricing, bundling, and tiered pricing under SST.

4. Sector-Specific Insights

    • Get targeted strategies for sectors like logistics, leasing, healthcare, education, retail, and SaaS.
    • Understand how SST affects cash flow, pricing, and documentation in your industry.

5. Communicate SST Pricing Changes with Confidence

    • Master best practices for customer and supplier communication.
    • Use ready-made templates, sample contracts, and communication scripts for SST announcements.
    • Learn how to renegotiate contracts with SST clauses professionally.

6. Plan Strategically for Your Business

    • Participate in a hands-on action planning workshop to apply what you’ve learned.
    • Leave with a real, practical SST-readiness plan tailored to your business operations.

7. Understand the Legal Landscape

    • Grasp how the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act applies to your pricing strategy.
    • Learn what is considered “profiteering” and how to justify your price changes legally.
    • Know your rights when dealing with SST audits, disputes, and appeals.

 

SST Taxable Services: Group Breakdown (As of July 2025)

The following services fall under the First Schedule of the Service Tax Regulations 2018 (amended). Each group includes service examples and ideal training audiences.

Group A: Accommodation Services

Examples: Hotels, inns, hostels, service apartments, homestays
Who should attend: Hotel operators, serviced residences, hospitality chains

Group B: Food & Beverage Services

Examples: Restaurants, cafes, catering, bars, food delivery
Who should attend: Restaurant chains, caterers, F&B franchises

Group C: Clubs, Wellness & Entertainment

Examples: Spas, massage parlours, nightclubs, dance halls, cabarets, pubs
Who should attend: Wellness centres, massage chains, nightlife operators

Group D: Private Clubs

Examples: Golf clubs, country clubs, exclusive member facilities
Who should attend: Recreational societies, private leisure clubs

Group E: Gaming

Examples: Casinos, lottery businesses, betting outlets
Who should attend: Gaming operators, number forecast companies

Group F: Professional Services

Examples: Legal, accounting, architecture, engineering, surveying
Who should attend: Law firms, consultancy firms, design/engineering offices

Group G: Information Technology Services

Examples: Software development, system integration, IT consultancy
Who should attend: Tech start-ups, IT service providers, app developers

Group H: Employment Services

Examples: Recruitment agencies, manpower outsourcing, job placement
Who should attend: HR vendors, staffing agencies, job portals

Group I: Security Services

Examples: Security personnel, CCTV surveillance, armoured transport
Who should attend: Security firms, building management companies

Group J: Management Services

Examples: Project management, property management, general consultancy
Who should attend: Property managers, consultants, PMOs

Group K: Courier Services

Examples: Delivery, logistics, domestic and cross-border courier
Who should attend: Courier companies, logistics firms, e-commerce enablers

Group L: Construction Work Services (New – Effective July 2025)

Examples: Commercial, industrial, infrastructure, M&E, fit-out projects (Excludes standalone residential)

Who Should Join?

This Course is suitable for those who are involved in SST, whether navigating SST for the first time or seeking advanced strategies to manage tax impact, this SST Expansion Course is sure to help participants gain complete knowledge on Sales and Service Tax (SST)

    • SME Owners & Entrepreneurs
    • Finance and Operations Managers
    • Business Consultants
    • Industry-specific professionals (Logistics, Retail, Education, Healthcare, etc.)

 

Course Summary

SST Expansion 2025 Fundamentals and Compliance (1 Day)

This 1-day SST Training Course equips business owners, finance professionals, and compliance teams with practical knowledge to navigate Malaysia’s expanding SST framework in 2025. Participants will gain clarity on SST fundamentals, sales and service tax mechanisms, and critical updates involving rate changes, newly taxable services, and filing procedures. Through structured modules, the course focuses on helping businesses stay compliant while managing tax risks and optimizing reporting accuracy.

Key Modules & Learning Points

    • SST 101 – Foundations of Malaysia’s Tax Landscape
      Understand how GST and SST evolved in Malaysia, key differences, and why SST was reintroduced. Learn how the GST-to-SST transition shaped current tax compliance.
    • Sales Tax Mechanism & Regulations
      Gain clarity on the Sales Tax Act 2018, registration requirements, invoicing rules, and what counts as manufacturing or taxable activity. Learn how to handle returns, penalties, and tax exemptions.
    • Service Tax Expansion 2025 – What’s New
      Discover what changed in 2025—newly added taxable services, revised tax groupings, and the increase from 6% to 8%. Learn how digital, construction, and professional services are now affected.
    • SST Filing & Transitional Compliance
      Master the step-by-step SST-02 return process, MySST registration, invoicing standards, and transitional handling of contracts. Learn how to handle disputes, audits, and appeals from RMCD.
    • Compliance Tips & Public Rulings
      Understand how to read and apply public rulings, stay updated with Budget announcements, and implement best practices to avoid SST penalties and audit flags.

SST Expansion 2025 Compliance and Profit Strategies (2 Days)

This 2-day SST Training Course has the same 1-day key modules as the SST Expansion 2025 Fundamentals and Compliance (1 Day) course but with an additional 2nd day that is designed for business leaders, tax professionals, and finance teams who want deeper insight into Malaysia’s 2025 SST landscape—beyond just compliance. Participants will explore the practical impact of SST on industry sectors, pricing strategies, and customer communications. The course provides advanced tools, real-world case insights, and strategic planning frameworks to help businesses remain compliant, competitive, and profitable under the expanded SST regime.

Key Modules & Learning Points

    • Tax Framework Evolution & Impact Analysis
      Go beyond the basics with a timeline-driven exploration of Malaysia’s tax evolution—from GST to SST 2.0. Understand the legal, financial, and operational implications of SST’s resurgence.
    • Deep Dive into Sales & Service Tax Laws
      Dissect the Sales Tax Act 2018 and Service Tax Regulations 2018 to clarify key definitions (e.g., “manufacturing,” “taxable person”), exemptions, invoicing, and return submission practices.
    • Service Tax Expansion 2025 – Strategic Implications
      Unpack the latest amendments including newly taxable services, tax rate changes (6% to 8%), and the expanded list of sectors affected. Gain clarity on digital services, group relief, and designated area treatments.
    • SST Audit Preparation & Dispute Resolution
      Be audit-ready with step-by-step guidance on preparing for RMCD reviews, appealing tax assessments, and submitting refund or remission requests. Learn to use public rulings in your defence.
    • Sector-Focused SST Applications
      Analyze how SST uniquely affects specific industries such as logistics, SaaS, healthcare, and property leasing. Understand sector-specific tax treatments and pricing sensitivities.
    • Margin Management & Price Strategy under SST
      Master profit protection techniques: tax-inclusive vs. exclusive pricing, bundling strategies, and sectoral pricing. Learn to use margin calculators and simulate pricing under SST constraints.
    • Anti-Profiteering Compliance
      Understand the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act, how KPDN enforces it, and how to legally justify price changes. Avoid legal pitfalls with documentation and compliant communication.
    • Customer & Supplier Communication Techniques
      Develop professional SST messaging for clients, price adjustment notices, contract clauses, and supplier negotiations. Practice real-world dialogues to manage pushback and maintain trust.

 

Course Prices and Schedule

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CourseNormal PriceCurrent PromotionCurrent Online PromotionIn-house training
SST Expansion 2025 Fundamentals and Compliance (1 Day)RM 1200RM 790RM 690Call us - 03-80630414
SST Expansion 2025 Compliance and Profit Strategies (2 Days)RM 2000RM 1490RM 1390Call us - 03-80630414

 

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Equip, Strategize, Comply — learn to respond with confidence. Fill in the application below and begin your journey in mastering the SST Expansion!

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Why Choose us?

 
Materials and laptops are provided

Tired of dragging your laptop around? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered. Every course includes a ready-to-use laptop, printed handouts, and take-home reference materials. All you need to bring is yourself. This way, you can focus fully on learning, not logistics.

 
We are fully HRDF Claimable

All our courses are HRD Corp (HRDF) SBL-Khas claimable, so you can train your team without financial stress. From management to technical courses, your company can claim up to RM10,500 per day for in-house sessions.
Need help with the grant application? Refer to our guide here!

 
Certificates

After the end of the SST Training course, you will be issued a Certification of Achievement.

 
We have experienced trainers

Our trainers aren’t just teachers—they’re seasoned professionals who have spent over 20 years in the field. They simplify complex concepts, bring real-world examples to the classroom, and use proven teaching techniques to help you apply what you learn in your job immediately. For every SST Training Course, expect engaging sessions with practical impact.

 

CIDB & MOF Registered Provider

Our institute is a registered training provider for the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB). As such, we provide CCD points under the Continuous Contractor Development program as required by the construction industry. Participants from the construction industry will receive CCD points for attending our training courses. We are also a registered training provider with the Ministry of Finance, MOF.
Want to know how to renew your CIDB license? Click here!

 
Beginner Friendly

We are known for our tagline “Start from zero!” – students do not need any prior knowledge or experience to take out basic courses and with our experienced trainers, you’ll be guided all the way from beginning to the end. 

 
Conductive Learning Experience

Our classes prioritizes more on the practical aspects rather than the theoretical with a ratio of 70:30 – we found that this approach is more effective in helping participants learn and remember. 

 

Classroom Training and Facility

Our facility is situated in Bandar Puteri, Puchong and is just a 2-minute walk from the Bandar Puteri LRT.

 

CAD Training Centre Location

Bandar Puteri, Puchong

 

There is also a parking complex that’s only a 3-minute walk to and fro our Training Centre, making sure that participants do not have to worry about taking a hike just to reach the CAD Training Centre. There are also numerous restaurants nearby, with options to match!

Our training sessions are held in a classroom setting. In our SST Training Course, the instructor teaches the theory and shows various practical examples.

Participants also get to try out numerous exercises and experience the learning-by-applying concept.

The training style consists of 70% practical and 30% theory, workshop style. We intend that students learn more by doing rather than just listening.

You will receive personal guidance from our trainers during the class.

Our trainers will have Q&A sessions to answer the various questions throughout the class.

Our typical class size is between 6-10 students. This setup allows our trainers to spend more time with each of their students. 

 

Online Training

Our online classes are conducted via video conferencing platforms such as Zoom and Cisco Webex. Each class is bound to be both exciting and relaxed as our trainers have a lively approach that bodes well for online training. The lessons are also designed to promote ease of learning and with our experienced trainers, teaching and guiding students with practical hands-on exercises that are done via screen-sharing. 

In-house and Corporate Training

We offer in-house training programmes based on the participants request. Our trainer will conduct the training in the location of your choosing.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

 

What is this SST training course about?

This 2-day SST training course helps business owners and professionals understand Malaysia’s latest SST 2025 changes, including new taxable services, rate increases, and sector-specific compliance. You’ll learn how to manage SST strategically—from registration and filing to pricing adjustments and customer communication.

 

What will I gain from attending this SST training course?

You’ll walk away with:

    • Updated knowledge on SST 2025 expansions and regulatory updates
    • Practical tools to calculate pricing and margin impacts
    • Templates for announcing SST price changes to clients and suppliers
    • Confidence in handling SST audits, assessments, and appeals
    • Sector-specific strategies to stay compliant while remaining competitive
    • Compliance tips to avoid anti-profiteering penalties

 

Who should attend this SST training course?

This course is designed for:

    • SME Owners & Entrepreneurs
    • Finance, Procurement & Operations Managers
    • Business Consultants & Accountants
    • Professionals in key sectors: Retail, Healthcare, Education, Logistics, IT, Construction, etc.

 

Is this SST training course HRDF claimable?

Yes, this course is HRD Corp (SBL-Khas) claimable. If you’re not sure how to claim, feel free to contact us or refer to our step-by-step HRDF claim guide.

 

Will I receive a certificate after completing this SST training course?

Yes. You will receive a Certificate of Completion, useful for HRD Corp submissions and professional development records.

 

How long is the SST training course and what is the schedule?

It’s a 2-day course from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, including refreshment breaks and practical exercises such as role plays, case studies, and pricing simulations.

 

Do I need prior tax knowledge to join this SST training course?

Not at all. The training is beginner-friendly but also rich in insights for experienced professionals. You’ll learn everything from the basics to strategic applications.

 

Will course materials and tools be provided?

Yes, you’ll receive:

    • Printed handouts & slides
    • SST pricing and margin simulation worksheets
    • SST compliance checklists
    • Ready-to-use templates for communicating SST updates
    • Sample SST contract clauses for business protection

 

I’ve attended an SST course in the past—should I still join?

Definitely. This SST training course includes the latest 2025 updates, such as:

    • The service tax rate increase from 6% to 8%
    • Newly added taxable services (e.g., construction, private education, logistics)
    • Sector-specific pricing strategies
    • Real-world application of SST in business decisions

 

Which industries are most affected by the SST 1 July 2025 expansion?

Key sectors covered in the training include:

    • Logistics & Warehousing
    • SaaS & IT Services
    • Private Education
    • Healthcare & Wellness
    • Retail & E-commerce
    • Commercial Property Leasing
    • Construction Services

 

What changed in the new SST Expansion?

In the new expansion, the scope was expanded and construction work services were added under Group L in STR 2018. Now, if a contractor’s taxable construction service value exceeds RM1.5 million in 12 months, they are required to register and charge 6% SST, except for:

    • Pure residential buildings
    • Public amenities linked to housing
    • Projects for Federal/State/Local Authorities (PBT)
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