Author: Boss Boleh

Doctor Opening a Clinic in Malaysia? Here’s When You Need a Sdn Bhd for Equipment Financing

To buy dental chairs, ultrasound machines, laser devices, or other big-ticket clinic equipment on financing, you’ll need a Sdn Bhd (private limited company), not a sole proprietorship. Banks in Malaysia typically require the company structure itself, joint guarantees from directors, and audited financial statements before approving equipment loans for a clinic. This article explains exactly… Continue reading Doctor Opening a Clinic in Malaysia? Here’s When You Need a Sdn Bhd for Equipment Financing

How to Switch Company Secretary in Malaysia: A 7-Step Handover Checklist

Switching your company secretary in Malaysia involves seven things: a board resolution, a resignation letter from the outgoing secretary, a formal appointment of the replacement, a document handover, fee confirmation, a Section 58 notification lodged with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) within 14 days, and a final records check. The whole thing sounds bureaucratic,… Continue reading How to Switch Company Secretary in Malaysia: A 7-Step Handover Checklist

Late Annual Return to SSM: Penalties, Deadlines and How to Fix It Fast

Miss your SSM (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, the Companies Commission of Malaysia) Annual Return deadline and you pay a tiered late fee starting at RM50. Wait longer and the penalty climbs to RM200. Ignore it for years and SSM can strike your company off the register entirely. The fix is straightforward: file the overdue Annual Return… Continue reading Late Annual Return to SSM: Penalties, Deadlines and How to Fix It Fast

Tech Startup Founders: Do You Really Need a Sdn Bhd for Malaysia Digital Status and Tax Incentives

Malaysia Digital (MD) Status, the incentive programme that gives tech companies income tax exemptions and investment allowances, is only available to companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), commonly known as a Sdn Bhd. A sole proprietorship or partnership cannot apply, no matter how strong the product is. If you are building a… Continue reading Tech Startup Founders: Do You Really Need a Sdn Bhd for Malaysia Digital Status and Tax Incentives

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What Does a Company Secretary Actually Do? 8 Duties Every Sdn Bhd Owner Should Know

Every Sdn Bhd in Malaysia must appoint a licensed company secretary within 30 days of incorporation. Their job covers eight core duties: maintaining statutory registers, lodging Annual Returns, filing financial statements, updating Beneficial Owner records, preparing board resolutions, advising directors on governance, managing statutory filings for company changes, and handling company closure if the business… Continue reading What Does a Company Secretary Actually Do? 8 Duties Every Sdn Bhd Owner Should Know

Lindung 24 Jam (SKBBK): Stay In or Opt Out? Complete Guide for Employees & Employers (2026)

Updated based on PERKESO’s latest FAQ, dated 15 July 2026 Starting from June 2026, employees in Malaysia may notice a new deduction on their payslip — Lindung 24 Jam (SKBBK). Many employees and employers have questions about this new PERKESO protection scheme: This guide explains everything you need to know about Lindung 24 Jam, including… Continue reading Lindung 24 Jam (SKBBK): Stay In or Opt Out? Complete Guide for Employees & Employers (2026)