Setting up Malaysia’s SST in AutoCount is simple: enable the tax system, configure the right tax codes, and set the start date. This guide covers AutoCount Accounting v2.2 so you can set up SST in AutoCount correctly the first time.
Checklist
- SST registration number and effective date.
- Confirm whether you need Service Tax, Sales Tax, or both.
- List taxable vs. exempt items/services.
- Latest updated AutoCount version.
AutoCount Accounting
1. Enable SST
- Go to Tools → Options → Country & Tax
- Turn on check Enable Tax
2. Run the SST Wizard (auto creates tax codes)
- Tax → Tax Code Maintenance → Configure Malaysia SST
- Click through the Wizard on lower left to add the standard codes.
- Enable Yes if your business subject to Sales Tax or Service Tax relevant Tax Rate.
- Enter your Sales or Service Tax Registration Number and Next.
- Choose Yes if your business purchase purchase charged by Sales or Service Tax and Next.
- Choose Yes to generate proposed SST accounts. Click Next and Finish.
3. SST Option
- System generated proposed SST account list. Click to SST Option tab to set SST start date and taxable period. Click Save.
- Try a sample invoice dated within your SST period.
Set defaults (auto-pick the right SST code)
When defaults are set at the Item/Service (and optionally Customer/Supplier), AutoCount proposes the correct SST code during data entry. This cuts errors, speeds invoicing, and keeps your SST Processor clean.
- Items (Stock & Non-Stock): open each taxable item – set Default Tax Code.
- Customers/Suppliers: set default tax codes if they’re consistently taxable/exempt.