Impact of the Government Service Tax (GST) on the Malaysian Takaful industry: issues and challenges

Che Mohd Salleh, Marhanum and Yussof, Sheila Ainon and Abdullah, Nurdianawati Irwani (2016) Impact of the Government Service Tax (GST) on the Malaysian Takaful industry: issues and challenges. In: 2nd Asia International Conference 2016, 10th-11th Dec. 2016, Kuala Lumpur. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

Malaysia is reputed to be a leader in the Takaful industry within the ASEAN region commanding a market share that exceeds 70 per cent of gross Takaful contribution. The industry however is not exempted from the recent implementation of the Malaysian Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April 2015. This study seeks to examine the specific Shari‘ah issues and challenges that may be triggered off by GST application on its operations. An inductive analysis will be undertaken on the relevant sources that justify GST implementation in Takaful, mainly guidelines provided by Customs Department, and also arguments from scholars on the likely contravention of Shari‘ah principles with the application of GST. This research will be significant as it will make an in-depth analysis of GST application whilst identifying the areas of non-compliances with Shari‘ah. Recommendations will be made for regulators to overcome the Shari‘ah issues and challenges that have emerged from its implementation.

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Invited Papers)
Additional Information:	7080/54433
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Government Service Tax, Takaful industry, Shari‘ah issues, challenges
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HG Finance H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG8011 Insurance K Law > KBP Islamic Law
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance
Depositing User:	Dr. Marhanum Che Mohd Salleh
Date Deposited:	08 Feb 2017 10:21
Last Modified:	08 Feb 2017 10:21
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/54433

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