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11 rules for naming your company (Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia

Following the rules on naming your company as published by the SSM makes your company incorporation process go smoothly. Here's what you should know.

5 reasons to run your business under a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia

You don't always need to incorporate a Sdn Bhd to run a business in Malaysia but these are 5 situations to consider when you need to do so.

The checklist of annual and monthly compliance for Sdn Bhd

Understanding the annual and monthly compliance for your Sdn Bhd helps you adhere to the regular compliance activities on time.

When to hire a corporate lawyer for your business in Malaysia

It is never too early to consult a corporate lawyer about your business. Here's when you should hire one.

7 ways to save the cost of starting a business in Malaysia

Financial preparedness is especially vital during the initial stages of running a business. Cut back on startup costs with these practical tips.

5 situations when your company should adopt a constitution

While adopting a constitution is not mandatory for Sdn Bhd companies in Malaysia, it is advisable to do so in the following situations.

4 reasons to engage a digital company secretarial firm

Efficiency in managing statutory compliance allows you to focus on your business. This is why a digital company secretarial firm could be better for your company.

How to obtain a work visa in Malaysia for foreign entrepreneurs

One important criterion for foreign entrepreneurs to start a company in Malaysia is to reside in the country. This is how you can obtain a work permit.

8 key updates of the Companies Act 2016 for SMEs in Malaysia

The Companies Act 2016 has come into effect since January 2017. This article highlights the 8 key updates of the Act that affects the SMEs in Malaysia.

5 important things to figure out before incorporating your company

To ensure a smooth company incorporation process of your Sdn Bhd, it is important to figure out some information in advance before the application.

The Malaysian’s guide to company incorporation of Sdn Bhd

This is the complete Malaysian guide for company incorporation with the SSM through the MyCoID portal or a company secretary to set up a Sdn Bhd online.

8 types of business entities to register in Malaysia

There are 8 types of business entities for entrepreneurs to register in Malaysia, with private limited company (Sdn Bhd) being one of the most common ones.

The foreigner’s guide to private limited company incorporation

This is the complete foreigner guide for company incorporation through the MyCoID portal or a company secretary to set up a private limited company online.

8 main roles of a company secretary in Malaysia

Wonder why you have to pay a monthly fee to an appointed company secretary? Here are the 8 main roles of a company secretary in Malaysia.

How much do you pay a company secretary in Malaysia?

Understand the costs behind appointing a company secretary for your company as well as how company secretaries charge for their services.

Non-mandatory statutory compliance for startups in Malaysia

Knowing the exceptions a startup has towards statutory compliance helps to set the expectations right when looking for help from the professionals.

The roles of directors and shareholders in a Sdn Bhd company

Directors and shareholders play different roles in ensuring good corporate governance. This article outlines their responsibilities towards the company.

How e-KYC systems improve the company incorporation process

With the e-KYC system, identity verification of directors and shareholders for the company incorporation process can be done without an in-person meeting.

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