Company Secretarial Services in Malaysia

A corporate secretary plays a critical role in ensuring corporate compliance and governance in Malaysia. All companies registered in Malaysia are required by law to appoint at least one company secretary who is a resident of Malaysia and licensed or registered with the relevant professional bodies.

At KKHO Accounting, our corporate secretarial services in Malaysia are designed to help businesses maintain compliance, enhance governance, and streamline corporate administration.

1. Company Secretary Services

Sometimes, the company secretary is mistakenly written off as simply maintaining and filing documents. Yet, the company secretary is essential for transparent disclosure of information to shareholders, investors, and regulatory bodies, as well as for effective compliance with corporate laws. Duties include ensuring efficient administration of the company, maintaining the integrity of the corporate governance framework, compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, and implementing decisions made by the Board of Directors.

2. Strike Off Company Services

Closing a company in Malaysia can be a cost-effective and straightforward process through a company strike-off — ideal when you no longer wish to continue operations and want to avoid ongoing fees. There are two ways of closing down a Sdn Bhd company in Malaysia: strike off via SSM (an application to the Companies Commission of Malaysia to remove the company from the official register) or voluntary winding up (shareholders resolve to wind up the company formally). Company strike off is the cheapest way to close a private limited company, letting you stop paying secretarial fees, audit fees and tax services fees every year. Directors remain eligible to apply to the Court for recommencement of their business within 15 years after their company has been struck off.

3. Business Credit Report Searches

A healthy business credit score is important to the financial status of a business. Similar to personal credit scores, a business credit score — also called commercial or trade credit — rates the chance that a business will repay its debts. Your business credit score can affect the amount of business credit you receive and the interest rates you will pay, and a good business credit score could increase the value of your business when you sell it, because the credit of your business transfers with the business to the new owner.

4. Liquidation in Malaysia

If a company is unable to operate due to increased competition or is incapable of coping with the current market situation, it is unlikely to be able to repay its outstanding creditors — and the situation leads to the closure of the company. Liquidation or "winding up" is a process by which a company's existence is brought to an end.

In KKHO Accounting, our company secretarial services comply with the Malaysian Companies Act, and we render responsive services under the most stringent standards of professional and business ethics to our clients.

Note: Statutory requirements under the Companies Act 2016 and SSM may change over time, and some references may relate to legislation that has been repealed or superseded. Requirements should be confirmed for each company's specific circumstances. This page provides general information and does not constitute legal or professional advice.