The role of Company Secretary is to act as the official liaison party for your company to communicate, preparation and submission of Statutory Returns with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) in compliance with Statutory Requirements under Malaysia's Companies Act,2016.

I. Incorporation and set up of:-
a. Private Limited (Sdn Bhd) companies
b. Public (Berhad) companies
c. Limited Liability Companies (LLP)
d. Trust bodies and Non-profit organisations
e. Registration of Societies and Sports Clubs

II. De-registration of company (Closing down of Sdn Bhd and Limited liability partnership (LLP)). There are two ways: -
(1) Strike off
(2) Voluntary winding up

III. Company and Business information searches

IV. Bankruptcy searches for individuals and company

V. Corporate advisory services

I. MOF (Ministry of Finance) License

• To be eligible to supply products and services to the Malaysian Government, you need to first register your company with Ministry of Finance (MOF). Obtaining the MOF License is a prerequisite for companies to participate in government sector and semi-government tenders and contracts. This include supplying goods and services including consultancy to government ministries, departments and agencies.

II. CIDB (Construction Industrial Development Board)License

• With effect from 20 July 1995, it is mandatory for any person or company whether local or foreign to register with Construction Industrial Development Board (CIDB) before engaging in any construction work in Malaysia.
• Local contractors can register in a various category such as Civil Engineering Construction, Building Construction and Mechanical and Electrical, for a minimum period of 1 year but not exceeding 3 years to carry out construction works in Malaysia. Contractor can’t execute any construction works outside his registered category. There are also 7 specified registration grades for each category.
• As for Foreign contractors, registration is on project-basis. The certificate of registration of a foreign contractor allows the company to execute only the project specified in the certificate. It does not allow the holder to participate in a tender or to carry out any other construction works not specified in the certificated. If you would like to know more about CIDB services, feel free to call us.

III. Trademark registration (Protect your Brand)

• Trademark is any name, logo, word, brand, symbols, sign, tagline or any combination thereof that uniquely distinguishes a company and its goods or services in the market. Trademark need to register with Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) to protect your company’s ownership rights.
• Once you register your company’s trademark in Malaysia, you can both sell your products and services to consumers in the country and even export while enjoying legal protection. Your company’s registered trademark provides you protection from infringement and copyright issues. It establishes the ownership of your exports, and also protects your business identity from being misused.

IV. Premises and Signboard License

• Premises and signboard license are one of the most common premise permit apply to run a business activities.
• Signboard license is must apply when you are planning to install a signboard in front of your premise.
• These licenses will be issued by local council.

V. Travel License

• Travel licenses is mandatory for companies which set up as a travel agency or as a tour operator.
• The Institution which regulates the activity of any business set up with the purpose of providing tourism services is the Ministry of Tourism and Culture.
• The institution is in charge with implementing the provisions of the rules of law addressed to the tourism sector, which are represented by the Tourism Industry Act.

VI. Retail license of Scheduled Controlled Goods (CSA) License (Sugar, Oil, Flour, Gas) issued by Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNKK)

VII. Retail license for Rice issued by Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industries (MOA)

• Managing full set of accounts for clients on a yearly basis.

• Managing monthly full set of accounts for clients.

• Managing monthly/quarterly/half-yearly full set of accounts at client’s premises.

The Law: All companies and individuals (operating as sole-proprietors or on a partnership) basis must prepare a full set of account on a yearly basis and keep proper supporting documents. All financial and accounting records must be kept for a minimum 7 years to enable all relevant regulatory bodies' inspection.

Payroll Registration Services:

I. Employer Registration
Register company with relevant authorities, including IRB, EPF and SOCSO.

II. Payroll
Prepare monthly payroll and issue payslips

III. Statutory
EPF, SOCSO, Tax calculation & Submission

IV. New Hires/ Terminations
Prepare & apply for new EPF & SOCSO membership & notify employment details of existing accounts.

V. Apply for individual income tax file number

VI. Audit Assurance

VII. SST Registration

VIII. SST Implementation consultancy

IX. Tax Services
• Representing clients as their tax agents in all tax related discussions with the Inland Revenue Board.

• Compliance work which mainly includes submission of various income tax forms such as B, BE, C and others.

• Assisting clients in Tax Investigation cases and field audit cases.

• Tax planning solutions

• Assisting clients in customs Investigation cases and field audit cases.

• Consultancy pertaining to IRB matters and case follow up.

The Law in a Nutshell: The Malaysian taxation system is under the Self-Assessment System (SAT). Basically, what this means is that all tax returns submitted to the Inland Revenue Board by individuals and companies are deemed assessed by the Director G. Tal of Inland Revenue (DGIR). Consistent with this approach, the IRB will ensure taxpayers' compliance with the law by conducting frequent field audits where all financial and accounting records are checked.