License / Permit / Service Description
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Professional Berhad (Bhd.) company incorporation and corporate secretarial services in Malaysia. We assist with company name search and reservation, preparation of incorporation information, review of director and shareholder details, share capital structure, business activities, statutory documentation, and submission coordination with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). Our service is suitable for businesses planning a public company structure, larger-scale expansion, corporate restructuring, investment readiness, strategic partnerships, or future capital-raising plans.
Related Departments / Regulatory Bodies
- Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) / Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia
- Licensed Company Secretary
- Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN)
- Employees Provident Fund (KWSP), where applicable
- Social Security Organisation (PERKESO), where applicable
- Relevant licensing authorities, depending on the business activity
- Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), Bursa Malaysia, or other regulatory bodies, where applicable
License Name ( Bahasa Malayu )
- Pendaftaran Syarikat Berhad
Application Scenarios & Business Necessity
- Business owners planning to establish a public company structure
- Companies with multiple shareholders or investors
- Businesses planning for large-scale expansion
- Companies with future fundraising or investment objectives
- Businesses considering a future listing or public offering, subject to requirements
- Corporate groups establishing a new holding company or operating company
- Businesses requiring a more formal corporate governance structure
- Companies entering into major contracts, tenders, investment, or strategic partnerships
- Businesses intending to separate ownership, management, and operational roles
- Companies requiring long-term corporate secretarial and statutory compliance support
Important Rules & Compliance Standards
- The proposed company name must be approved by SSM before incorporation.
- The company must have the required number of directors and shareholders according to applicable law.
- Directors must meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
- A registered office address in Malaysia is required.
- A licensed Company Secretary must be appointed within the required statutory timeline after incorporation.
- The company must maintain proper statutory records, registers, resolutions, and accounting records.
- Annual Return and financial statements must be lodged according to SSM requirements.
- Changes to directors, shareholders, share capital, registered address, or company secretary must be properly documented and lodged.
- Certain business activities may require additional licenses, permits, approvals, or registrations before operations begin.
- Incorporation approval does not automatically grant approval to conduct regulated business activities.
Compound & Legal Penalties
- Rejection of company name or incorporation application
- Late lodgement fees or compounds for statutory non-compliance
- Compliance notices or enforcement action by SSM
- Penalties against the company and/or responsible officers for failure to comply with statutory obligations
- Difficulty in opening bank accounts, obtaining licenses, tenders, financing, or investor confidence
- Restriction, strike-off action, or other enforcement action in serious or prolonged non-compliance cases
- Legal proceedings where applicable
Frequently Asked Question
A Berhad company is a public company incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act 2016. It has a more formal corporate structure compared to a private limited company.
No. Sdn. Bhd. refers to a private company, while Bhd. refers to a public company. Their structure, governance, fundraising options, and compliance requirements may differ.
A public company may have the ability to offer shares to the public, subject to the relevant legal, securities, and regulatory requirements.
A director must meet the eligibility requirements under applicable law. The proposed director’s details will be reviewed as part of the incorporation process.
Yes. A licensed Company Secretary must be appointed within the prescribed statutory timeline after incorporation.
Generally, the proposed company name, business activities, registered address, director and shareholder details, share capital structure, and other statutory information are required.
The timeline depends on company name approval, completeness of documents, SSM processing, and whether additional clarification is required.
This depends on the proposed business activities, industry restrictions, licensing requirements, and applicable laws. A review should be conducted before incorporation.
No. Company incorporation and business licenses are separate. Additional licenses or permits may be required depending on the company’s business activities and operating location.
Yes. Conzlab can assist with post-incorporation compliance planning, statutory document coordination, business licensing, permit applications, corporate administration, and government submission support.
Jeffrey Eh Hao Yih , Director
Jeffrey has been providing expert guidance for businesses dealing with ongoing challenges. With his expertise, he aids clients in strategic business planning, streamlining operations, and enhancing productivity. Additionally, Jeffrey offers diverse business technology services to help digitize traditional businesses effectively.