Tax Audit & Investigation
Support in understanding audit or investigation issues, reviewing tax positions, preparing information and responding to queries from the tax authority.
Discuss this service →BOUTIQUE TAX ADVISORY · MALAYSIA
Clarity in complex
tax matters.
Specialist tax audit and investigation support, backed by practical advice and personal attention for businesses that value confidence and trusted relationships.
Technical insight. Practical perspective. Personal service.
ABOUT JP TAX
A considered approach
to tax advisory.
JP Tax Advisory Sdn Bhd is a boutique tax consulting firm supporting SMEs and established businesses in navigating complex tax matters.
We work alongside business owners, directors and finance teams to understand the issues they face, assess their tax positions and develop practical ways forward. Our work is grounded in technical knowledge, professional integrity and a clear understanding of each client's commercial context.
We believe effective tax advice goes beyond compliance. It is about helping clients understand their position, manage exposure and make informed decisions.
Get to know JP Tax →OUR SIGNATURE EXPERTISE
When a tax issue
needs careful attention.
Tax audits and investigations can place significant demands on management time and business resources. JP Tax provides structured support to help clients understand the issues, prepare their position and engage with the process in a considered, professional manner.
Explore audit & investigation support01
Understand the issue
Review the relevant facts, records and tax positions to identify the matters requiring attention.
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Build a clear response
Help organise supporting information and develop a reasoned response to the matters raised.
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Support the process
Provide professional guidance through the engagement, with clear communication at each stage.
OUR EXPERTISE
Specialist support.
Practical solutions.
Focused tax services designed around the realities of running and growing a business.
Tax Planning & Advisory
Review of business tax positions and practical planning advice to help identify opportunities and manage tax risks.
Discuss this service →Tax Compliance
Corporate tax compliance support, tax computations and review of relevant tax reporting matters.
Discuss this service →Tax Incentives & Capital Allowances
Review of tax incentive positions, eligibility considerations and capital allowance studies.
Discuss this service →Other Tax & Business Support
International assignment services, indirect tax advisory and tailored tax training or seminars.
Discuss this service →TRAINING & EVENTS
Practical learning.
Clearer tax decisions.
Stay informed through practical tax training, seminars and knowledge-sharing sessions designed for businesses and finance professionals.
Public Training & Seminars
Join focused sessions covering Malaysian tax developments, compliance requirements and practical issues affecting businesses.
Enquire about sessions →In-house Corporate Training
Arrange tailored training for your management, finance and tax teams based on your organisation's needs and areas of focus.
Discuss your requirements →Tax Updates & Briefings
Keep your team up to date with relevant tax changes, key announcements and their practical implications for your business.
Request a briefing →Upcoming event dates and registration details can be added here once confirmed.
THE JP TAX APPROACH
Professional advice.
Personal attention.
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Listen first
We take time to understand your business, the context and the issue at hand.
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Think carefully
We assess the facts and relevant tax considerations before recommending a way forward.
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Stay alongside you
We value clear communication and lasting professional relationships.
JPDIRECTOR OF THE FIRM
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LEADERSHIP
Personal leadership.
Professional commitment.
Karen Lim Joo Peng
Director of the Firm · CA(M), CPA(M) and ACTIM
Karen Lim Joo Peng (CPA, ACTIM), Director of the Firm, has more than 30 years of extensive experience in taxation, assurance, and business advisory services. Prior to establishing her own practice, she served as a Tax Consultant with PricewaterhouseCoopers Taxation Sdn. Bhd. and MSA Tax Services Sdn. Bhd., where she was involved in advising a diverse portfolio of clients ranging from public listed companies and multinational corporations to privately owned businesses across various industries.
Throughout her career, Karen has accumulated extensive experience in corporate tax compliance, tax advisory, tax planning, tax due diligence reviews, tax audits, tax investigations, and dispute resolution with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRBM). She has successfully advised clients on complex tax matters involving mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring exercises, cross-border transactions, group reorganisations, and business expansion initiatives both in Malaysia and overseas.
Karen has also been actively involved in tax due diligence assignments for proposed acquisitions and investments, assisting clients in identifying potential tax exposures, evaluating tax risks, and structuring transactions efficiently. Her experience extends to conducting tax health checks, reviewing internal tax processes, and advising on tax governance and risk management frameworks to ensure compliance with Malaysian tax legislation and regulatory requirements.
Over the years, she has represented and assisted clients in dealings with the IRBM, including tax audit and investigation exercises, tax incentive applications, withholding tax issues, and appeals against tax assessments. Her practical approach and in-depth understanding of the Malaysian tax landscape have enabled clients to manage tax risks effectively while achieving their commercial objectives.
Karen's industry exposure covers a broad spectrum of sectors, including manufacturing, trading, property development and investment, construction, healthcare, information technology, education, retail, professional services, and family-owned enterprises. Her extensive experience, technical expertise, and commitment to delivering practical solutions have earned her the trust of clients seeking reliable and commercially focused tax advice.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLE
Client for Life.
Relationships built on trust, integrity and a commitment to being there when it matters.
INSIGHTS & UPDATES
Stay informed.
Stay prepared.
Tax developments and practical perspectives to help businesses stay aware of changes that may affect them.
TAX KNOWLEDGE
Enquire about our updatesPractical tax perspectives for business.
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START A CONVERSATION
Let's discuss
your tax matters.
Whether you need support with a tax audit, an investigation or a broader tax issue, we welcome the opportunity to understand how we may assist.
PHONE+60 3-6211 9886
EMAILadmin@jptax.com.my
ADDRESS
Suite No A-07-03, Plaza Mont’ Kiara,
No. 2, Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
OFFICE HOURS
Monday–Friday · 9:00 am–6:00 pm
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