Malaysia – Legal Professional Privilege And The Powers Of The Director General Of Inland Revenue (“DGIR”).

16 March 2021
 

Dear valued clients, colleagues and friends,

 

The Malaysian Bar had challenged the DGIR’s power to undertake tax audits on the clients’ accounts of law firms on the basis that it contravened legal professional privilege. The High Court decided in favour of the Malaysian Bar and the DGIR appealed to the Court of Appeal. On 3 March 2021, the Court of Appeal handed down its decision.

 

Click here to read about the Court’s decision in this landmark case.

 

For further information, please contact:

 

Anand Raj, Head of Tax and Revenue Practice Group,

Shearn Delamore & Co​

anand@shearndelamore.com