Beneficial Ownership (BO) in Malaysia
Since the Companies (Amendment) Act 2024 introduced Division 8A into the Companies Act 2016 (CA 2016), every Sdn Bhd in Malaysia must identify, record, and report its Beneficial Owner(s). What Is a Beneficial Owner (BO)? Under Section 2(a) and Section 60A(1) of the Companies Act 2016, a Beneficial Owner is defined as: The key point […]
Company Constitution in Malaysia: What It Is, Why It Matters, and Does Your Sdn Bhd Need One?
When you incorporate a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, you may have noticed that a company constitution is listed as optional. Under the Companies Act 2016, private companies limited by shares are not mandatory to have one. So should you bother? The short answer is: in most cases, yes — and the earlier you have one, […]
Dormant Company (Sdn. Bhd.) in Malaysia: What It Means and its Legal Obligations
You registered your Sdn Bhd with the best intentions — a business idea full of promise. But plans changed. The company never traded, activity stopped, or operations were put on hold. Now it sits there, inactive, and you are not sure what to do with it. This is the reality for many business owners in […]
How to Change Company Secretary in Malaysia for Sdn Bhd
Is your company secretary slow to respond, missing compliance deadlines, or leaving you in the dark about your statutory obligations? You are not alone. Many Sdn Bhd owners in Malaysia eventually reach a point where they need to make a change — and the good news is, switching your company secretary is entirely legal and […]
Share Transfer Guide in Malaysia: How to Transfer Shares in a Sdn Bhd
Transferring shares in a Malaysian Sdn Bhd is one of the most commonly needed — and most commonly mishandled — corporate transactions. Whether you’re bringing in a new investor, buying out a co-founder, restructuring ownership between family members, or exiting a business partnership, the share transfer process involves legal documentation, stamp duty payment, and updates […]
Company Directors in Malaysia
Director changes are one of the most common corporate secretarial transactions for Malaysian Sdn Bhd companies. Whether you’re appointing a new director, removing an existing one, or simply updating director details, every change must be properly filed with SSM (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia) within the legal timeframe — or you face fines. This guide covers everything […]
Sdn Bhd Share Allocation and Share Capital
When you incorporate a new Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, one of the most important — and most overlooked — decisions you’ll make is how to allocate shares between founders and shareholders. Get it right, and your company is set up for clean fundraising, painless co-founder transitions, and tax-efficient ownership. Get it wrong, and you’ll spend […]
Annual Return: What Every Sdn Bhd Director Must Know
Every Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is legally required to file an annual return with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) every year. Miss the deadline and you’re looking at late fees, director liability, and in serious cases, prosecution. This guide covers everything you need to know about the annual return in Malaysia — what it […]
Malaysia Sdn Bhd Registration Checklist: Step-by-Step Guide
Registering a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is more straightforward than most first-time founders think — but missing one document or skipping one approval can stretch a 5-day registration into a 5-week ordeal. This complete Sdn Bhd registration checklist for Malaysia walks you through every document, every step, and every fee you’ll encounter when incorporating in […]
How Much Does a Company Secretary Cost in Malaysia?
If you’ve recently incorporated (or plan to incorporate) a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, one of the first questions you’ll have is: how much does a company secretary cost? The honest answer is that prices vary widely — anywhere from RM 600 to RM 3,000+ per year. This guide breaks down the typical company secretary cost […]