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Trust in the government and regulation: do they play a part in CSR decoupling-tax relationship?

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  • Noorsakinah Abdul Wahab
  • Mohd Zulkhairi Mustapha
  • Nurliana Md Rahin

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This paper investigates if trust in the government and regulation influence the relationship between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) decoupling and tax avoidance. Malaysia is deliberately examined following a recent trust issue between its citizen and the former government, in addition to a recent urge for tax avoidance regulation. The findings reveal that trust in the government and regulation do not influence the overall issues of CSR and tax at corporate level. The findings lend credence to the belief that the relationship between CSR and tax is not limited solely on the ethical feature, but beyond. Decision of CSR and tax at corporate level may be driven by other factors than mere contribution to society. The findings provide theoretical and practical implications, particularly to future researchers in the area, companies and the government.

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  • Noorsakinah Abdul Wahab & Mohd Zulkhairi Mustapha & Nurliana Md Rahin, 2025. "Trust in the government and regulation: do they play a part in CSR decoupling-tax relationship?," Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting & Economics, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(4), pages 678-704, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:raaexx:v:32:y:2025:i:4:p:678-704
    DOI: 10.1080/16081625.2024.2342371
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