RPGT - RPC

10 important questions on RPGT - RPC

What is the RPGT tax implication for shares in a real property company (RPC)?

  • Shares in a RPC are a chargeable asset.
  • Acquisition of shares in a RPC is deemed an acquisition of a chargeable asset.
  • Disposal of RPC shares is subject to RPGT.

Define a Real Property Company (RPC).

  • RPC is a controlled company(SDN BHD) with not more than 50 shareholders, controlled by not more than 5 members.
  • Acquires real property and/or shares in an RPC.
  • Defined value of at least 75% of total tangible asset.

How is the total tangible asset value determined for an RPC?

  • Total tangible asset = defined value of RP + defined value of RPC shares + value of OTA.
  • Defined value of RP = market value of the RP.
  • Defined value of RPC shares = acquisition price.
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What is the formula for AP if the company is not an RPC at the time of share purchase?

  • AP = A/B x C
    • A = number of shares acquired
    • B = total number of shares at acquisition
    • C = defined value of RP or shares in another RPC at acquisition

What is the acquisition date if the company is already a designated RPC upon share purchase?

  • AP = consideration paid
  • Acquisition date = date when the shares were acquired

What is the acquisition date if the company becomes an RPC after share purchase?

  • Date of acquisition = date when company turns into RPC

What happens once shares are considered RPC shares?

  • A company will be regarded as RPC if it holds shares of an RPC.
  • RPC shares are a chargeable asset liable to RPGT on disposal.
  • Once RPC shares, they will always be RPC shares.

What is the nature of loss from RPC shares?

Any loss arising from the disposal of RPC shares will be a permanent loss.

What must be checked when a company is not a RPC?

The RPC status of the company has to be checked once a RP is being acquired.

When must the RPC status be assessed for a designated RPC?

The RPC status is only required to be assessed when the company disposes of any RPC to check if the RPC status is lost.

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