UBS Update: E-Voucher for GST

Refer to below how to apply E-Voucher.

How much is the financial assistance?

The financial assistance has been structured to assist as many SMEs as possible. Therefore the final amount is RM 1,000 per qualified SME.

How do I qualify?

The requirements set-out by the authorities are simple and provided on the E-Voucher website. We made a quick summary below.

· The business equity must be at least 51% Malaysian.

· If you are in the manufacturing sector then your annual revenue should be less than RM 50 million or the number of full-time employees less than 200 persons.

· If you are in the service sector then your annual revenue should be less than RM 20 million or the number of full-time employees less than 75 persons.

· You should not be a PLC, subsidiary of a PLC, an MNC, subsidiary of an MNC, GLC, MKD, or a State-Owned Enterprises.

Remark: Before applying E-Voucher for GST, please get an advice either from your accountant or tax consultant first.

How do I apply?

Step1	Register for GST You will be first required to register for GST to attain your GST number, a requirement for the financial assistance program. The registration for GST has been opened since June 1, 2014 and is applicable for all businesses whom have annual revenue above RM 500,000. You can register via the Royal Malaysian Customs's website http://gst.customs.gov.my/ Refer to TAP (Tax Payer Access Point)
Step2	Apply for E-Voucher The financial assistance is provided via E-Vouchers which can be used against your new purchase of software or software upgrades including training. This process is entirely online. You can apply for the E-Voucher via SME Corp's website http://gst-evoucher.smecorp.gov.my/eng/index.html
Step3	Get your GST Compliant Software Call 03-91722228 or email to us for more information.

Important considerations

· The number of E-Vouchers provided is limited to the fund size, therefore it is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

For upgrading software & new purchase; please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: Sage UBS 2015

The Sage UBS 2015 version is released in a defining moment as Malaysia implements GST. The all-time favorite and most used accounting software in Malaysia, Sage UBS has been upgraded to accommodate for the changes in legislation and to add to that, we are coming up with even more features to assist our customers, the SMEs to have a smooth transition to GST. We have also accommodated for a seamless and easy upgrade to the latest version for the previous versions of our products.

With over 500,000 users, Sage takes the responsibility to lead and are in the fore-front of this initiative and are working closely with the necessary authorities to deliver the best outcome for our users.

However, GST is not the only agenda for businesses. We are introducing a more integrated approach to this popular product as well as enhancing it for the internet, taking businesses into the future. We have even innovated to allow all Sage products to work with a single ID or SSO as it is more popularly known.

For upgrading software & new purchase; please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: UBS Accounting – ePayMaster

ePayMaster is the ultimate internet banking solution for all business. It allows you to send payment instructions directly from your UBS software. To enhance further the security of transactions, there are separates roles for prepare and authorize of payment instructions. With the flexibility of today’s lifestyle you can choose to authorize the payments using highly secure methods via your mobile phone or the internet.

Additionally, ePayMaster provides reconciliation facilities. In business, it is all about managing your cash flow effectively.

This solution reduce issue on:

- Having reconciliation headaches,

- Signatory not available,

- No parking or long queues at the bank,

- Tired of preparing manual cheque.

Your benefits:

- Only one format required,

- WIDE range of panel banks,

- Auto bank reconciliation.

Electric payments save your money with more competitive bank rates and less travel cost. Flexible to transfer ta any bank (IBG). It simplifies the payment process without multiple bank formats, uploading and downloading of files and so on (Saving vary between banks).

Real time automatic bank reconciliation saves time and minimize errors. Proper data encryption and fraud control (in line with Bank Negara financial industry guidelines) secures your internet banking transactions.

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UBS Update: GST e-Voucher worth RM1000

SMEs can apply for GST e-Voucher worth RM 1,000.

The Malaysian government has set aside RM 150 million to provide assistance for SMEs to purchase or upgrade their existing accounting software to meet GST requirements. Each qualified SME application is entitled to a GST e-Voucher of RM 1,000 which can be used against their purchase or upgrade of software.

Steps to apply RM1000 e-Voucher.

Step 1 – Go to register for GST https://gst.customs.gov.my/TAP/?Link=GSTREGENG.

Step 2 - Register for e-Voucher via www.gst.evoucher.smecorp.gov.my

Follow the Instructions & requirements listed on the website.

Step 3 - Redeem your e-Voucher

For upgrading software to GST Compliant Software & new purchase; please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my or email your details to infor@vivid.com.my.

Important Notes :

* Conditions for the e-Vouchers are on a first-come, first serve basis, until the quota is reached. Therefore it is strongly advisable to make your application early to avoid disappointment.

UBS Update: Revised Price Structure for Sage Cover

Beginning 1st July 2014; UBS Accounting, UBS Inventory & Billing and UBS Accounting & Billing Sage Cover renewals will be at RM300 (for Single user license) per annum.

By renewing your Sage Cover, you are ensuring that your Software is always updated to the latest version (Excluded services charges).

For upgrading software & new purchase; please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: UBS Payroll New Form E 2013 for v9.9.0.3

New Form E 2013 is added into CP8 to address the new requirement of LHDN Malaysia, where an employee whose annual gross remuneration is RM34,000 and above OR for any employee whose annual gross remuneration is less than RM34,000 but the monthly gross remuneration is RM2,800 and above for whichever month in the year 2013.

The Form E generated is strictly for reference purposes and NOT for submission due to the different form size used. For submission of the Form E, please use original form provided by LHDN Malaysia.

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UBS Update: Sage UBS are now GST Compliant

Sage UBS are now GST Compliant!!

Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia (JKDM) has included Sage Software in the list of supplier for GST Accounting software for SMEs. The products that qualify for application of GST software grant are Sage UBS Accounting and Sage POS.

The government has announced that GST will be implemented on 1st April 2015. Businesses with an annual revenue of more than RM500,000 will need to register for and comply with GST. As a business software provider, our objective is to help our customers and small businesses in general to comply with GST regulations. Failure to comply can lead to penalties, fines and possible jail terms.

For upgrading software to GST Compliant Software & new purchase; please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: UBS Payroll Promotion 2014

Call us today before too late. Promotion value is up to RM300!! Promotion is until 28/03/2014 or while promotional stock last. Hurry, don’t miss out this promotion.

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: New Year Promotion 2014 - Extended

Due to overwhelming demand, Save with Sage promotion have been extended to 24th February 2014!

Get either savings up to RM300 or better value packages when you purchase selected Sage products today!

Sage is having 3 core modules promotion for UBS Nine (Accounting, Payroll & Inventory & Billing).

Call us today before too late. Promotion is until 24/02/2014 or while promotional stock last. Hurry, don’t miss out this promotion.

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: New Year Promotion 2014

Get either savings up to RM300 or better value packages when you purchase selected Sage products today!

Sage is having 3 core modules promotion for UBS Nine (Accounting, Payroll & Inventory & Billing).

Call us today before too late. Promotion is until 25/01/2014. Hurry, don’t miss out this promotion.

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

Sage and GST in Malaysia

This statement follows the announcement made by Malaysia’s Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Razak, during the Budget 2014 speech on 25^th October 2013. GST for Malaysia has been confirmed and is to be enforced on 1^st April 2015 .Sage acknowledges the announcement and would like to provide the following response to matters that relate to the impact of GST on our customers and products in Malaysia.

The implementation of GST can have an impact on business processes, practices as well as documentation. Those who have business automation with products from Sage can expect some changes to optimize their operations and to be compliant to GST. The Royal Malaysia Customs should be providing more detailed specifications and requirements soon, of which Sage will further study and work closely with the government to ease the process for our customers and the SME market as a whole in the adoption of GST.

Based on the many years of experience from our sister companies around the world that have implemented GST/VAT, Sage believes in a total approach versus a piecemeal solution. In anticipation of the possible implementation of GST for Malaysia, Sage has developed a program for all of our customers and any other businesses that would like to be compliant. Compliance can be achieved through a simple, easy and affordable program. We will be sharing this within the next few weeks for the benefit of everyone.

Stay tuned to this website as we will bring in more information very soon.

Sage 与马来西亚商品服务税

马来西亚首相拿督斯里纳吉于 2013 年 10 月 25 日在国会所公布的2014年度财政预算案里，对马来西亚将在 2015 年 4 月 1 日实施商品服务税的说法提供了进一步的声明。SAGE 公司在确认有关声明的同时，也即时针对我们在马来西亚的相关产品因商品服务税的影响，为我们的广大客户提供下列讯息：

。商品服务税的实施可对业务流程、操作手法以及文档要求产生一定的影响。对于使用 SAGE 商业自动化产品的用户，他们可以通过优化产品的运作，以配合政府所作出的商品服务税规格进行调整。马来西亚关税局将提供更进一步的详情，而我们将会透过和该部门的紧密合作，为我们的客户以及中小企业市场在适应商品服务税的同时提供适当的援助。

。 基于我们在世界各地针对实施商品服务税 （增值税或 VAT）所累积的多年经验，我们认为必须依据各个问题提供相应的解决方案。在马来西亚政府将在 2015 年 4 月 1 日实施商品服务税的前提下，SAGE 已经制定了一系列的计划，以便为我们的客户以及中小企业市场提供与商品服务税能相互兼容的解决方案。客户们可以通过这些简单、方便又实惠的方案，从而达到兼容商品服务税的目的。我们将会在未来几周内对外公布更进一步的详情。

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UBS Payroll Pre-Printed Payslip Envelopes

We offer payslips for companies at affordable prices. The envelopes that are 100% guaranteed to work with UBS Payroll Software.

Payslip Envelopes are available in quantities of 1000. Only addressees name visible, guaranteeing confidentiality.

Description:
Payslip – Standard
- Paper size 9.5 x 11 inch
- 3 Ply NCR Paper
- 2 Ups Envelope Type

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UBS Update: Payroll - EPF Statutory Contribution Rate Setup (Effective on August 2013)

In compliance with KWSP statutory requirement, the EPF contribution rate is to remain unchanged until 60 years of age. Thus, it will still stand at 12 per cent [12%] for monthly wages of RM5,000.01 and above, and 13 per cent [13%] for monthly wages of RM5,000.00 and below, from employers; 11 per cent [11%] from employees as tabled below

TABLE: EPF STATUTORY CONTRIBUTION RATE

Reference: http://www.kwsp.gov.my/portal/documents/10180/175560/TABLE_EPF_STATUTORY_CONTRIBUTION_RATE_AUG_2013.pdf

Therefore to ensure correct EPF contribution in this new legislation, you are advised to review and set the correct rates to apply in the EPF Table for correct calculation during payroll processing.

Just follow these simple steps as listed below:

EPF Table Setups

Step 1 Go to Housekeeping > Setup > Government Table > EPF Table.

Step 2 In EPF Table screen, you may use any table row from 2 – 5 to set 5.50% for Employee column; 6.00% for Employer column.

The reason for this recommendation is:

Table 1 is referenced to the commonly use default EPF rate, and also the default value shown in personnel maintenance screen. Therefore, it is advisable to leave it intact for ease of employee setup.

Table 6 is referenced to store the fixed rate, 11.00% for Employee column; 5.00% for Employer column.

Personnel File Maintenance Setup

Step 1 Go to Personnel > Personnel File Maintenance

Step 2 Click on Govern. Tab > go to EPF section

--> In the Table field, select the correct table row for use on the employee

In the example shown, it is table 5 which is set to 5.50% Employee and 6.00% Employer

--> In the Category field, select “X” if the employee is not subjected to EPF contribution

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UBS Update: Price will be increase very soon and changes of products.

Effective September 1, 2013, below is the changes:

1) Sage will increasing the Suggested Retail Prices (SRP). New SRP price will be announce end of this month. The related products is Sage UBS Accounting, Accounting & Billing, Inventory & Billing, Building Service & Maintenance and concurrent users.  

2) Building Service & Maintenance (BSM) software had change the type from dongle to serial key.

3) Lawyer Client's Account will be withdrawn from sales effective immediately.

Contact us now at 03-91722228 or infor@vivid.com.my to take advantage of the lower SRP prices before too late!

Version 8 Launch Cash Back Promotion : Final Call 2012

Due to overwhelming response from the Sage UBS nine Version 8 Launch Cash Back Promotion, Sage Software doing a final call on the cash back promotion!

- RM188 cash back promotion is applicable for all new Sage UBS 9 version 8 license for Accounting and Accounting & Billing module.

- RM388 cash back promotion is applicable for all new Sage UBS 9 version 8 license for Inventory & Billing module.

* The cash back promotion starts from 1st November to 31st November 2012.
* All Cash Back will be paid only to registered and valid customers.
* Only applicable to Malaysian customers / residents.

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: Release of UBS Nine Version 8 (Support Windows 8 OS)

The natural evolution for every business is, of course, to progress and grow in size.  However, more business owners these days are finding it hard to find a balance between operational costs and expansion while in the process of moving forward. Understanding these needs, Sage UBS nine (Version 8) is introduced as a business management software that aims to lower operational cost and reduce risk for a more profitable and sustainable business.

Sage UBS nine is divided into two modules; the first being the Accounting module, which comes with all the basic accounting functions, such as cash flow management, accounting processes, multi-currency, budgeting and accounts consolidation, to name a few.

The second module, Inventory and Billing, offers management of inventory, purchase process, sales and price, amongst other features.

As an instrument of growth, Sage UBS nine supports up to 10 concurrent users and unlimited number of administration (companies). 

Sage UBS nine version 8 supports Windows 8 operating systems.  

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

Promotion: Version 8 Launch Cash Back Promotion

Sage UBS will launch 9 version 8 by this month. During this launching, cash back promotion is being apply for UBS Accounting and Inventory & Billing module.

- RM200 cash back promotion is applicable for all new Sage UBS 9 version 8 license for Accounting module

- RM400 cash back promotion is applicable for all new Sage UBS 9 version 8 license for Accounting & Billing and Inventory & Billing module

* The cash back promotion starts from 1st October to 31st October 2012.
* All Cash Back will be paid only to registered and valid customers.
* Only applicable to Malaysian customers / residents.

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: Ultimate Version

UBS had just release new version and known as ultimate version. The Ultimate version has the latest license service that provides new facilities to improve customer experience. The Online Update facility allows software licenses with active Sage Cover to detect, download and upgrade the latest version of the software license automatically.

- It supports mobile license.
- It supports customer self-service facility to de-activate and re-activate your license. Other benefits will be announced when they become available to customers.

Why exchange your dongle with Ultimate Version v9.4?

- All dongles are for versions before v9.3. You can continue to work with a dongle version. If and when it breaks down, you will need to upgrade to the latest version at the current version upgrade charge, provided you have proof of purchase for your dongle license.
With the release of Ultimate Version v9.4, you can exchange your dongle for a 9.4 license. The benefits of Ultimate Version v9.4 are as follows:

- There is no need to migrate your data, all you need to do is back up your dongle version and restore into Ultimate Version v9.4
- All your custom reports should continue to work without need for changes or charges.
- Supports Windows 7 and 64 bit operating systems.
- Supports Mobile license.
- Supports online update (applicable for licenses with active Sage Cover)
- Multi-user dongles will get 10 concurrent users.
- Your license is registered and will be able to upgrade to latest version.

For enquiry, please call 03-91722228. For more detail please visit www.vivid.com.my

UBS Update: Discontinue SMS registration

Effective 9 January 2012, license activation via SMS will no longer be available.

Currently only online registration available. The user need to have internet access to activate the license for the first time. After license activated, user can continue use the system as normally.

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UBS Update: Sage UBS 9.6 Accounting & Billing

This is the new products that lunch by Sage UBS currently.

Please view the table for more information:

Remark: For this module, UBS Accounting & Billing must be install at the same PC.

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