Individual Information Search in Malaysia
Verify a person before you appoint or engage them.
An individual search shows the business interests, directorships and bankruptcy status of a person you plan to work with.
You are appointing a director, partner or key staff member.
You want to verify a person's business background.
Decisions are being made on trust alone.
Individual Search • Verification • RiskIndividual Information Search in Malaysia
Behind every company is a person — sometimes several. And before you sign a deal, take on a partner, hire a senior executive, or extend significant credit, it's worth knowing exactly who that person is in the corporate world.
Are they directors of multiple companies? Do they have a history of struck-off entities? Are they involved in businesses competing with yours, or with reputational concerns?
An Individual Information Search through the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) answers these questions with official, verified data.
At KKHO & Partners, we handle individual information searches as part of our due diligence and corporate compliance services — quickly, confidentially, and through proper SSM channels.
What Is an Individual Information Search?
An Individual Information Search is an official SSM record that reveals an individual's involvement in registered Malaysian companies and businesses. The report typically includes:
- Full name and identification reference
- List of companies where the individual is a director, shareholder, or officer
- Position(s) held in each company (director, secretary, shareholder, etc.)
- Date of appointment and resignation (where applicable)
- Status of each company — active, dormant, struck off, wound up, or in liquidation
- Shareholding details where the individual holds equity
- Historical involvement, not just current positions
In short — it's a complete corporate footprint of the individual, drawn directly from SSM's official register.
When You'd Want One
Individual information searches are commonly used in Malaysia for:
- Pre-employment checks for senior executives, directors, and key hires
- Due diligence on potential business partners, joint venture parties, or co-investors
- KYC (Know Your Customer) for financial institutions, lenders, and insurers
- Investigative background checks during disputes or litigation
- Pre-contract verification before signing major agreements
- Corporate governance reviews to verify declared interests of directors
- Acquisition due diligence to vet target company directors and shareholders
- Fraud and risk investigations by internal audit and compliance teams
If a person's integrity or corporate history matters to your decision — this search gives you the facts.
What's Included in Our Service
A complete, compliant set of statements prepared to the same standards as our audit work.
Full set of financial statements
Statement of financial position, income statement, changes in equity and notes.
Prepared under MPERS
In accordance with the applicable approved accounting standards.
Directors' report
Directors' report and statement by directors where required.
Aligned with Form C
Your statements agree with your tax computation for LHDN filing.
Submission-ready documents
Prepared for SSM, LHDN, banks and investors.
Audit exemption guidance
Ongoing guidance on your eligibility to remain audit-exempt.
Most searches are completed within 1–3 working days, depending on SSM processing times.
Why Choose KKHO
- Official SSM source, no shortcuts. We pull data directly from SSM's official register — not from scraped or unverified third-party sites. The information is accurate, current, and defensible.
- Confidentiality as standard. We treat every search with discretion. Your enquiry stays between you and us.
- Professional interpretation. A list of directorships isn't always self-explanatory. Our licensed company secretaries and chartered accountants can help interpret what the findings actually mean for your decision.
- One-stop due diligence. Need an individual search alongside a company search, business credit report, or full due diligence package? We handle the whole picture — not just one slice.
- Quick turnaround, transparent fees. No vague pricing, no extended waiting. You know what you're getting and when.
Make the Right Call With the Right Information
Whether you're vetting a potential hire, evaluating a deal, or simply doing your homework before committing to a partnership — an Individual Information Search is one of the simplest, most affordable ways to protect your business from unpleasant surprises.
📞 Get in touch today — share who you'd like checked, and we'll handle the rest, confidentially and quickly.
Individual Information Search
For businesses verifying a person's background before engagement.
Everything you need to move forward with confidence.
Clear scope, clear process and proper guidance — you will immediately understand what is included and what happens next.
General Information & Review Status
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal, tax, audit or professional advice. Statutory requirements may change and should be confirmed for your company's specific circumstances with a licensed professional or the relevant authority.
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