--- title: "Articles - The knowledge base for starting, running & growing your business in Malaysia" description: "Read our latest articles on incorporation, compliance, taxation, and business advice for startups in Malaysia." market: my canonical: https://foundingbird.com/my/blog/ source: https://foundingbird.com/my/blog/ --- # The knowledge base for starting, running & growing your business Insights, guides, and updates on company incorporation, compliance, and running a business in Malaysia. [All Articles](/my/blog/) [Business Setup](/my/blog/category/business-setup/) [Entrepreneur’s stories](/my/blog/category/entrepreneur-s-stories/) [Finance & Accounting](/my/blog/category/finance-and-accounting/) [Growing your business](/my/blog/category/growing-your-business/) [Hiring & Employees](/my/blog/category/hiring-and-employees/) [Starting your business](/my/blog/category/starting-your-business/) [![Form 9? S17? - Know the statutory forms of your Sdn Bhd](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Wesley-TIngey.png)](/my/blog/statutory-forms-of-sdn-bhd/) Recently updated Growing your business ## [Form 9? S17? - Know the statutory forms of your Sdn Bhd](/my/blog/statutory-forms-of-sdn-bhd/) Complete guide to Sdn Bhd statutory forms: S14, S15, S17, S51, S58, S78, S105. Learn what replaced Form 9, Form 24, Form 49 under Companies Act 2016. January 8, 2026 [Read more →](/my/blog/statutory-forms-of-sdn-bhd/) [![Enterprise vs Sdn Bhd in Malaysia: Which Should You Choose? (2026 Update)](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Brendan-Church.png)](/my/blog/differences-between-enterprise-and-sdn-bhd/) Recently updated Growing your business ## [Enterprise vs Sdn Bhd in Malaysia: Which Should You Choose? (2026 Update)](/my/blog/differences-between-enterprise-and-sdn-bhd/) Compare Enterprise (Sole Proprietorship) vs Sdn Bhd in Malaysia. See 2026 tax rates, setup costs, e-invoicing requirements, and which business structure is right for you. January 8, 2026 [Read more →](/my/blog/differences-between-enterprise-and-sdn-bhd/) [![The 8 Types of Business Entities in Malaysia: Which one should you choose?](/assets/images/blog/start-up-day.png)](/my/blog/company-registration-type-in-malaysia/) Recently updated Starting your business ## [The 8 Types of Business Entities in Malaysia: Which one should you choose?](/my/blog/company-registration-type-in-malaysia/) Complete guide to choosing the right business entity in Malaysia. Compare Sdn Bhd, sole proprietorship, partnership, LLP & more. Includes registration costs, tax implications & requirements for 2026. January 5, 2026 [Read more →](/my/blog/company-registration-type-in-malaysia/) [![EPF, SOCSO, and EIS Employer Contributions in Malaysia (2026 Update)](/assets/images/blog/office.png)](/my/blog/what-employers-should-know-about-epf-socso-and-eis/) Hiring & Employees ## [EPF, SOCSO, and EIS Employer Contributions in Malaysia (2026 Update)](/my/blog/what-employers-should-know-about-epf-socso-and-eis/) Complete 2026 guide to EPF, SOCSO, and EIS employer contributions in Malaysia. Includes updated rates, foreign worker requirements, calculation examples, penalties, and FAQs. January 5, 2026 [Read more →](/my/blog/what-employers-should-know-about-epf-socso-and-eis/) [![How eKYC systems improve the company registration process](/assets/images/blog/phone-hat.png)](/my/blog/how-e-kyc-systems-improve-the-company-registration-process/) Business Setup ## [How eKYC systems improve the company registration process](/my/blog/how-e-kyc-systems-improve-the-company-registration-process/) Learn how electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC) systems streamline the company registration process in Malaysia, making compliance easier and improving security for business owners and company secretaries. February 15, 2025 [Read more →](/my/blog/how-e-kyc-systems-improve-the-company-registration-process/) [![10 questions about SST in Malaysia answered for SMEs](/assets/images/blog/shopping.png)](/my/blog/faq-about-sst-for-businesses/) Finance & Accounting ## [10 questions about SST in Malaysia answered for SMEs](/my/blog/faq-about-sst-for-businesses/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/faq-about-sst-for-businesses/) [![The guide to P2P lending for SMEs in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/coins.png)](/my/blog/guide-to-p2p-lending-in-malaysia-for-smes/) Finance & Accounting ## [The guide to P2P lending for SMEs in Malaysia](/my/blog/guide-to-p2p-lending-in-malaysia-for-smes/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/guide-to-p2p-lending-in-malaysia-for-smes/) [![4 ways Budget 2021 might benefit SMEs in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/Belanjawan-2021.png)](/my/blog/impact-of-budget-2021-on-smes/) Finance & Accounting ## [4 ways Budget 2021 might benefit SMEs in Malaysia](/my/blog/impact-of-budget-2021-on-smes/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/impact-of-budget-2021-on-smes/) [![6 important company taxes in Malaysia (with tax rates of 2021)](/assets/images/blog/sticky.png)](/my/blog/taxes-for-sdn-bhd-company/) Finance & Accounting ## [6 important company taxes in Malaysia (with tax rates of 2021)](/my/blog/taxes-for-sdn-bhd-company/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/taxes-for-sdn-bhd-company/) [![4 ways F&B businesses can adapt to the new norm](/assets/images/blog/fandb.png)](/my/blog/4-ways-f-b-businesses-can-adapt-to-the-new-norm/) Growing your business ## [4 ways F&B businesses can adapt to the new norm](/my/blog/4-ways-f-b-businesses-can-adapt-to-the-new-norm/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/4-ways-f-b-businesses-can-adapt-to-the-new-norm/) [![5 ways digitalisation in procurement benefits your company](/assets/images/blog/card-w-computer.png)](/my/blog/5-ways-digitalisation-in-procurement-benefits-your-company/) Growing your business ## [5 ways digitalisation in procurement benefits your company](/my/blog/5-ways-digitalisation-in-procurement-benefits-your-company/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/5-ways-digitalisation-in-procurement-benefits-your-company/) [![CSR in Malaysia: 6 ways for businesses to make a difference](/assets/images/blog/hands.png)](/my/blog/corporate-social-responsibility-malaysia-for-businesses/) Growing your business ## [CSR in Malaysia: 6 ways for businesses to make a difference](/my/blog/corporate-social-responsibility-malaysia-for-businesses/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/corporate-social-responsibility-malaysia-for-businesses/) [![3 reasons to adopt electronic signatures in your business](/assets/images/blog/esign.png)](/my/blog/reasons-to-adopt-electronic-signatures-in-business/) Growing your business ## [3 reasons to adopt electronic signatures in your business](/my/blog/reasons-to-adopt-electronic-signatures-in-business/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/reasons-to-adopt-electronic-signatures-in-business/) [![5 job portals for the hiring needs of employers in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/Hiring.png)](/my/blog/job-portals-for-hiring-needs-of-employers-in-malaysia/) Hiring & Employees ## [5 job portals for the hiring needs of employers in Malaysia](/my/blog/job-portals-for-hiring-needs-of-employers-in-malaysia/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/job-portals-for-hiring-needs-of-employers-in-malaysia/) [![8 key updates of the Companies Act 2016 for SMEs in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/companies-act-.png)](/my/blog/differences-between-companies-act-1965-and-2016-important-for-sdn-bhd/) Starting your business ## [8 key updates of the Companies Act 2016 for SMEs in Malaysia](/my/blog/differences-between-companies-act-1965-and-2016-important-for-sdn-bhd/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/differences-between-companies-act-1965-and-2016-important-for-sdn-bhd/) [![How much do you pay a company secretary in Malaysia?](/assets/images/blog/books.png)](/my/blog/how-much-do-you-pay-a-company-secretary-in-malaysia/) Starting your business ## [How much do you pay a company secretary in Malaysia?](/my/blog/how-much-do-you-pay-a-company-secretary-in-malaysia/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/how-much-do-you-pay-a-company-secretary-in-malaysia/) [![8 main roles of a company secretary in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/papers.png)](/my/blog/main-responsibilities-of-a-company-secretary-sdn-bhd/) Starting your business ## [8 main roles of a company secretary in Malaysia](/my/blog/main-responsibilities-of-a-company-secretary-sdn-bhd/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/main-responsibilities-of-a-company-secretary-sdn-bhd/) [![Non-mandatory statutory compliance for startups in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/relax-mac.png)](/my/blog/non-mandatory-statutory-compliance-for-startups-in-malaysia/) Starting your business ## [Non-mandatory statutory compliance for startups in Malaysia](/my/blog/non-mandatory-statutory-compliance-for-startups-in-malaysia/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/non-mandatory-statutory-compliance-for-startups-in-malaysia/) [![The foreigner's guide to private limited company incorporation](/assets/images/blog/old-shawn-mendes.png)](/my/blog/private-limited-company-registration-guide/) Starting your business ## [The foreigner's guide to private limited company incorporation](/my/blog/private-limited-company-registration-guide/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/private-limited-company-registration-guide/) [![The Malaysian's guide to company incorporation of Sdn Bhd](/assets/images/blog/people-mac.png)](/my/blog/sdn-bhd-company-registration-guide/) Starting your business ## [The Malaysian's guide to company incorporation of Sdn Bhd](/my/blog/sdn-bhd-company-registration-guide/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/sdn-bhd-company-registration-guide/) [![The roles of directors and shareholders in a Sdn Bhd company](/assets/images/blog/business-paper.png)](/my/blog/the-roles-of-directors-and-shareholders-in-a-sdn-bhd-company/) Starting your business ## [The roles of directors and shareholders in a Sdn Bhd company](/my/blog/the-roles-of-directors-and-shareholders-in-a-sdn-bhd-company/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/the-roles-of-directors-and-shareholders-in-a-sdn-bhd-company/) [![5 important things to figure out before incorporating your company](/assets/images/blog/bulb-note.png)](/my/blog/things-to-figure-out-for-sdn-bhd-incorporation/) Starting your business ## [5 important things to figure out before incorporating your company](/my/blog/things-to-figure-out-for-sdn-bhd-incorporation/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/things-to-figure-out-for-sdn-bhd-incorporation/) [![7 ways to save the cost of starting a business in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/plant-with-money-768x480-1.png)](/my/blog/ways-to-save-the-cost-of-starting-a-business-in-malaysia/) Starting your business ## [7 ways to save the cost of starting a business in Malaysia](/my/blog/ways-to-save-the-cost-of-starting-a-business-in-malaysia/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/ways-to-save-the-cost-of-starting-a-business-in-malaysia/) [![How to obtain a work visa in Malaysia for foreign entrepreneurs](/assets/images/blog/passport.png)](/my/blog/work-visa-options-for-foreign-entrepreneurs-in-malaysia/) Starting your business ## [How to obtain a work visa in Malaysia for foreign entrepreneurs](/my/blog/work-visa-options-for-foreign-entrepreneurs-in-malaysia/) March 20, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/work-visa-options-for-foreign-entrepreneurs-in-malaysia/) [![5 real stories of starting a business in the midst of the pandemic](/assets/images/blog/5-entrepreneurs.png)](/my/blog/5-real-stories-of-starting-a-business-in-the-midst-of-the-pandemic/) Entrepreneur’s stories ## [5 real stories of starting a business in the midst of the pandemic](/my/blog/5-real-stories-of-starting-a-business-in-the-midst-of-the-pandemic/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/5-real-stories-of-starting-a-business-in-the-midst-of-the-pandemic/) [![Bringing kopitiam coffee to everyone's home](/assets/images/blog/Yee-Hoi.png)](/my/blog/bringing-kopitiam-coffee-to-everyones-home/) Entrepreneur’s stories ## [Bringing kopitiam coffee to everyone's home](/my/blog/bringing-kopitiam-coffee-to-everyones-home/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/bringing-kopitiam-coffee-to-everyones-home/) [![Feeding the craving for quality chillies in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/Chillies.png)](/my/blog/feeding-the-craving-for-quality-chillies-in-malaysia/) Entrepreneur’s stories ## [Feeding the craving for quality chillies in Malaysia](/my/blog/feeding-the-craving-for-quality-chillies-in-malaysia/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/feeding-the-craving-for-quality-chillies-in-malaysia/) [![From the telecommunications industry to gas delivery business](/assets/images/blog/Gas-delivery.png)](/my/blog/from-the-telecommunications-industry-to-gas-delivery-business/) Entrepreneur’s stories ## [From the telecommunications industry to gas delivery business](/my/blog/from-the-telecommunications-industry-to-gas-delivery-business/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/from-the-telecommunications-industry-to-gas-delivery-business/) [![The making of tempeh chips Malaysians would love](/assets/images/blog/tempeh-chips.png)](/my/blog/the-making-of-tempeh-chips-malaysians-would-love/) Entrepreneur’s stories ## [The making of tempeh chips Malaysians would love](/my/blog/the-making-of-tempeh-chips-malaysians-would-love/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/the-making-of-tempeh-chips-malaysians-would-love/) [![When the sky is out of bounds for the time being](/assets/images/blog/sambal.png)](/my/blog/when-the-sky-is-out-of-bounds-for-the-time-being/) Entrepreneur’s stories ## [When the sky is out of bounds for the time being](/my/blog/when-the-sky-is-out-of-bounds-for-the-time-being/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/when-the-sky-is-out-of-bounds-for-the-time-being/) [![14 Economic Stimulus Packages for Malaysian SMEs (updated)](/assets/images/blog/prihatin.png)](/my/blog/economic-stimulus-packages-for-smes-covid-19-pandemic/) Finance & Accounting ## [14 Economic Stimulus Packages for Malaysian SMEs (updated)](/my/blog/economic-stimulus-packages-for-smes-covid-19-pandemic/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/economic-stimulus-packages-for-smes-covid-19-pandemic/) [![How these businesses in MY & SG built their brands using PR](/assets/images/blog/PR.png)](/my/blog/5-reasons-to-do-pr-for-businesses-in-malaysia/) Growing your business ## [How these businesses in MY & SG built their brands using PR](/my/blog/5-reasons-to-do-pr-for-businesses-in-malaysia/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/5-reasons-to-do-pr-for-businesses-in-malaysia/) [![6 steps to appointing a new company secretary for your Sdn Bhd](/assets/images/blog/work-bag.png)](/my/blog/appoint-new-company-secretary-in-malaysia/) Growing your business ## [6 steps to appointing a new company secretary for your Sdn Bhd](/my/blog/appoint-new-company-secretary-in-malaysia/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/appoint-new-company-secretary-in-malaysia/) [![Top 3 coworking spaces recommended by the StartupMamak community](/assets/images/blog/cowork.png)](/my/blog/coworking-spaces-recommended-by-startupmamak-community/) Growing your business ## [Top 3 coworking spaces recommended by the StartupMamak community](/my/blog/coworking-spaces-recommended-by-startupmamak-community/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/coworking-spaces-recommended-by-startupmamak-community/) [![Considering to join an accelerator programme? Please don't.](/assets/images/blog/Accelerators-programmes.png)](/my/blog/dont-join-an-accelerator-program/) Growing your business ## [Considering to join an accelerator programme? Please don't.](/my/blog/dont-join-an-accelerator-program/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/dont-join-an-accelerator-program/) [![5 reasons to run your business under a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Muhammad-Faiz-Zulkeflee.png)](/my/blog/5-reasons-to-run-your-business-under-a-sdn-bhd-in-malaysia/) Starting your business ## [5 reasons to run your business under a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia](/my/blog/5-reasons-to-run-your-business-under-a-sdn-bhd-in-malaysia/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/5-reasons-to-run-your-business-under-a-sdn-bhd-in-malaysia/) [![When to hire a corporate lawyer for your business in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Melinda-Gimpel-768x480-1.png)](/my/blog/when-to-hire-a-corporate-lawyer/) Starting your business ## [When to hire a corporate lawyer for your business in Malaysia](/my/blog/when-to-hire-a-corporate-lawyer/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/when-to-hire-a-corporate-lawyer/) [![5 situations in which your company should adopt a constitution](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Powel-Chu-768x480-1.png)](/my/blog/when-your-company-should-adopt-a-constitution/) Starting your business ## [5 situations in which your company should adopt a constitution](/my/blog/when-your-company-should-adopt-a-constitution/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/when-your-company-should-adopt-a-constitution/) [![4 reasons to engage a digital company secretarial firm](/assets/images/blog/do-more.png)](/my/blog/why-appoint-a-digital-company-secretary/) Starting your business ## [4 reasons to engage a digital company secretarial firm](/my/blog/why-appoint-a-digital-company-secretary/) March 17, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/why-appoint-a-digital-company-secretary/) [![The checklist of annual and monthly compliance for Sdn Bhd](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Behnam-Norouzi-768x480-1.png)](/my/blog/checklist-of-annual-and-monthly-compliance/) Starting your business ## [The checklist of annual and monthly compliance for Sdn Bhd](/my/blog/checklist-of-annual-and-monthly-compliance/) March 16, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/checklist-of-annual-and-monthly-compliance/) [![11 rules for naming your company (Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia](/assets/images/blog/Image-by-Drew-Beamer.png)](/my/blog/rules-of-naming-your-sdn-bhd-company-in-malaysia/) Starting your business ## [11 rules for naming your company (Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia](/my/blog/rules-of-naming-your-sdn-bhd-company-in-malaysia/) March 16, 2023 [Read more →](/my/blog/rules-of-naming-your-sdn-bhd-company-in-malaysia/)