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
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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
MyPMK Guide: How SMEs Can Register for SST Rental Exemption
Learn how to register for MyPMK step by step. This guide explains how Malaysian SMEs can apply through the MyPMK portal, update annual sales information and download the SME confirmation document for SST rental exemption.
FATF Black and Grey Lists 2026: What Malaysian Business Owners Need to Know
See the updated FATF Black and Grey Lists as of June 2026, including the addition of Iraq and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Learn how listed jurisdictions may affect company incorporation and bank account opening in Malaysia.
SSM’s Extension of Time (EOT)
As a business owner in Malaysia, it’s crucial to be aware of the compliance requirements set by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). One such requirement involves the timely circulation and lodgement of your company’s financial statements. However, unforeseen circumstances might necessitate additional time. In such cases, SSM provides an avenue known as the Extension… Continue reading SSM’s Extension of Time (EOT)
🧾Company Closure in Malaysia: Strike-Off vs Voluntary Winding-Up — What’s the Difference?
If you’re considering closing your Sdn. Bhd., it’s important to understand the two legal exit options under the Companies Act 2016 — Strike-Off and Voluntary Winding-Up. Here’s a quick comparison table to help you decide: ✅ Quick Comparison Table Item STRIKE-OFF VOLUNTARY WINDING UP Legal Provision s.550 CA 2016 s.439(1)(b) CA 2016 Resolution Needed ✅… Continue reading 🧾Company Closure in Malaysia: Strike-Off vs Voluntary Winding-Up — What’s the Difference?
8 Benefits of Forming a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia
8 Benefits You Don’t Want to Miss! Discover how forming an Sdn Bhd company in Malaysia can protect your assets, maximize tax savings, increase access to capital funding, streamline employee recruitment, and more. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take your business to the next level and enjoy the many advantages of the Sdn Bhd corporate structure. Read on to learn more!
Shareholders Agreement
A Shareholders Agreement is the contract between the shareholders of the company to govern their manner and conduct, to define their rights, duties, and obligations inter in running the company.
Why are Written Contracts Important? Is It Safe to have Contract Drafted by Yourself?
We enter into contracts every day. Almost everything that we do from buying KFC and McDonald’s to buying clothes in clothing retail stores, to buying a property, is regulated by the law of contracts. A contract, in simple terms, is an agreement between two parties that is enforceable by law.
What is the registered office / registered address?
oration, every company shall inform SSM the location of its registered office within Malaysia by submitting the Form 44 to SSM.