The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has announced that corporate taxpayers may e-file their year of assessment 2016 Form C with effect from 1 April 2016.

To those who are e-filing for the first time, a director of the company or individual who is authorised under s 75 of the Income Tax Act 1967 must present themselves to the nearest IRB service counters to obtain an Organisation PIN number.

The following documents are required:

• Identity card or passport

• Form 49 of the Companies Commission of Malaysia

• The Organisation PIN number Application Form (Form CP55B), and

• Appointment letter if the CP55B form was signed by individuals other than the company’s directors.

Source: IRB website, 10 November 2016