FRENCH TAX RESIDENTS · MALAYSIA INVESTMENT
Are You a French Tax Resident Investing in Malaysia?
This dedicated hub is available in French only. French cross-border taxation involves highly specific legal mechanisms — exit tax (art. 167 bis CGI), IFI wealth tax, and the 1975 France-Malaysia tax treaty — that require precise French legal terminology.
Why This Hub Is in French
French cross-border investment involves a unique set of legal obligations that do not translate meaningfully into English: the exit tax mechanism (article 167 bis of the French Tax Code), the Impôt sur la Fortune Immobilière (IFI), mandatory foreign account disclosure (Form 3916), and the specific anti-avoidance rules targeting French-controlled foreign corporations (art. 209 B CGI). Translating these concepts would introduce ambiguity and reduce the practical value of the guidance.
Our French Investors Hub covers in detail: the 1975 France-Malaysia Tax Treaty (dividend withholding capped at 15%, 0% capital gains for Malaysian tax residents), MM2H residency as a tool for breaking French tax residency, and three investor profiles — the fiscal expatriate, the passive investor, and the entrepreneur structuring through a Labuan Company or Sdn Bhd.
1975 Tax Treaty
The France-Malaysia double taxation treaty caps withholding tax on dividends and interest at 15%. Capital gains on securities are taxable only in the country of residence — 0% for Malaysian tax residents.
MM2H & Tax Residency
The MM2H visa, combined with genuine relocation (183+ days, permanent home, economic ties), can establish Malaysian tax residency and end French tax obligations — including IFI on foreign assets.
4–7% Net Yields
Kuala Lumpur residential real estate (KLCC, Mont Kiara) delivers 4.5–6% net. Bursa Malaysia REITs offer 5–7% annual dividends with no capital gains tax after 6 years of holding (RPGT exemption).
Need Guidance in English?
Our cross-border specialists are fluent in both French and English. Whether you are a French national, a Belgian or Swiss investor, or a French-speaking expat — we can structure your Malaysian investment in full compliance with your home country obligations. Read our Investing in Malaysia: The Ultimate Guide 2026 for a comprehensive English-language overview.
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