Why we built this calculator
The Malaysia Freelancer CP500 Tax Calculator exists because self-employed Malaysians — freelancers, consultants, sole proprietors, and gig workers — often have no employer, no HR department, and no payroll system to explain how much tax they owe or when it is due. Salaried employees can glance at their payslip and see PCB deducted automatically. Freelancers cannot. This tool was built to close that gap: a free, straightforward way to estimate net business profit, see where that profit lands on LHDN's progressive tax bands, and understand what a CP500 instalment schedule actually looks like in ringgit terms.
What this tool is — and isn't
This calculator is an independent, free planning tool. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) or any Malaysian government agency in any way. It does not file taxes, submit any information to LHDN, or store your financial figures on any server — every calculation runs directly in your browser.
The results are estimates for personal planning purposes only, based on publicly available LHDN rate tables and relief caps for Year of Assessment 2025/2026. They should not be treated as a final tax assessment, and they do not replace advice from a licensed tax agent or LHDN's own MyTax portal for anything beyond general planning.
Who this is for
Freelance designers, developers, writers, tutors, consultants, e-commerce sellers, and any Malaysian resident earning business income under Form B. Whether you are estimating your very first CP500 notice or double-checking LHDN's own figures against your latest invoices, this calculator is designed to make the arithmetic behind Malaysian freelance tax transparent and immediate.
Our commitment
We keep the calculator free, ad-supported, and free of account sign-ups. Tax rates and relief figures are reviewed periodically against LHDN's published guidance, though we always recommend confirming final figures directly with LHDN or a licensed tax professional before making financial decisions. If you spot anything that looks outdated or incorrect, we welcome you to reach out via our Contact page.
Trust & transparency
All guidance on this site is compiled from publicly available LHDN circulars, the Income Tax Act 1967, and resources published on the official LHDN portal. The site operator has experience researching Malaysian self-employment taxation, but does not hold a licensed tax-agent or tax-consultant qualification, and this site is not affiliated with LHDN. The purpose of this site is educational planning reference only — calculator outputs are estimates and may not cover every individual tax circumstance.
Where our information comes from
The tax bands, relief caps, and CP500 rules referenced throughout this site are compiled from publicly available materials published by Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri Malaysia (LHDN) — including official rate schedules, public rulings, circulars (Ketetapan Umum), and the Income Tax Act 1967 and its amendments. We cross-check the figures on this site against these primary sources whenever LHDN updates its published guidance, and we link out to LHDN's own portals wherever relevant so you can verify anything directly at the source.
Who writes and maintains this site
This calculator is maintained by someone who actively researches Malaysian self-employment taxation — tracking LHDN's published rate tables, relief caps, and CP500/CP502 rules — in order to keep the figures on this site aligned with current official guidance. The site operator does not hold a licensed tax-agent or tax-consultant qualification under Malaysian law, and this site is not a substitute for engaging one. For a formal filing position, a dispute with LHDN, or any situation beyond general planning, you should consult a tax professional licensed under the Income Tax Act 1967, or LHDN directly.
General educational reference only
To be clear: every number this calculator produces, and every explanation on this site, is intended for general educational reference only. None of it is personalised tax advice, and none of it replaces a formal assessment from LHDN or advice from a licensed tax professional. Tax rules change, individual circumstances vary, and only LHDN's own MyTax portal — or a licensed tax agent reviewing your specific situation — can give you a figure you should rely on for actual filing purposes.