The implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April 2015 may not result in car prices going down, the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has said, according to The Star.
“We are of the view that it is not correct to say that car prices will come down simply because the current 10% sales tax will be replaced by a 6% GST come April 1 next year,” MAA president Datuk Aishah Ahmad told the English-language daily.
“Under the GST system, there will be a different implication to businesses in various areas ranging from tax computation, collection, refunds, reconciliation and costing compared to the existing Sales and Service Tax regime.”
Unlike sales tax, GST is a transaction-based multi-stage tax imposed at each business transaction stage, the MAA said. “GST is levied on the supply of goods and services at each stage of the supply chain, from the supplier up to the retail stage of the distribution,” it said in a statement.
The association said that in the light of GST, vehicle distributors will need to review their entire cost structures and supply chain, besides assessing each and every one of their vendors and suppliers to determine their tax position. As such, those who have local assembly (CKD) operations will be affected most, it added.
Aishah also hopes for more clarity in areas concerning the motor trade, to help the car industry prepare for GST and give consumers a better idea of what to expect. She cited sales tax refunds as an important issue that should be resolved, preferably before year-end.
Last month, having conducted a price simulation, the Malaysia Automotive Institute (MAI) predicted that on average, new car prices will see 1-3% drops after GST is introduced, and for used cars, average price reductions of 5-10% yearly.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments express skepticism that the GST will lower car prices, with many believing they will rise due to increased costs throughout the supply chain and additional taxes. Several commenters highlight that GST is often claimed to be claimable at each stage, but ultimately consumers will bear the brunt, leading to higher prices. There is criticism towards the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), suggesting they are deceiving the public into expecting cheaper cars, while others note that official calculations are more complex than simple percentage reductions. Many warn that GST may lead to overall higher costs, not savings, and some express frustration with government promises of reduced car prices, which have not materialized. Overall, the consensus is that GST will not make cars cheaper and that prices are expected to increase or stay the same.