How to import goods in Malaysia – Guide on Import


All imported goods into Malaysia are subject to GST with exception of goods that are relieved from the payment under the Goods and Services Tax Order 20XX.

For details see Guide on Import issued by Royal Malaysian Customs:

Guide on Import – revised as at 4 Nov 2013

Turkey – Import of radios, televisions, videos and combine devices (TRT Bandrol)


The provisions for the funding of the public service broadcasting are regulated by the “Turkish Radio-Television Revenues Law No.3093”(“Law No.3093”).  According to Law No.3093, companies importing radios, televisions, videos and combine devices to Turkey for commercial purposes are obliged to obtain a special tax stamp, namely “TRT bandrol”, before commencing the importation procedures. Read More »

Turkey – mandatory e-invoicing and e-bookkeeping as from 1 of September 2013


The scope of the optional e-invoicing arrangement that was first introduced in Turkey in 2010 has recently been extended and made mandatory to a group of taxpayers. These include companies that hold a mineral oil license, produce or import goods subject to Special Consumption Tax (similar to Excise Duty) and companies that already using e-invoicing when supplying goods or services to other businesses that benefit form the application.Read More »