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Companies Act 2016


Separate Legal Entity and Company Capacity Under the Companies Act 2016
In the landscape of Malaysian corporate law, the Companies Act 2016 introduced transformative changes that modernised how businesses operate. Two of the most fundamental pillars of this Act are Section 20 and Section 21, which define the very essence of what a company is and what it can do. Whether you are an entrepreneur, a legal professional, or a corporate director, understanding these provisions is crucial for navigating liability and operational power. The "Corporate Vei
Aaron Tey
4 days ago4 min read


Corporation and Subsidiary Relationship Under the Companies Act 2016
The Companies Act 2016 (CA 2016) serves as the bedrock of Malaysia’s corporate landscape, modernizing the framework for how businesses are registered, managed, and governed. For directors, legal practitioners, and auditors, mastering the fundamental definitions in Section 3 and Section 4 is essential. These sections dictate the Act’s scope and establish the criteria for the "subsidiary-holding" relationship—concepts that carry significant weight in legal disputes, financial r
Aaron Tey
4 days ago4 min read


SSM Launches Four Key Initiatives for 2026 to Strengthen Corporate Compliance and Drive SME Growth
The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has officially launched four key initiatives for 2026 to strengthen corporate compliance and drive SME growth — a significant milestone announced as the agency marks its journey since its establishment on 16 April 2002. As an agency under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN), SSM continues to reinforce Malaysia's corporate legal framework — most recently through the implementation of two landmark legislative amend
Aaron Tey
4 days ago5 min read


马来西亚公司委员会(SSM)推出2026年四大关键举措,强化企业合规并推动中小企业成长
马来西亚公司委员会(SSM)正式推出2026年四大关键举措,强化企业合规并推动中小企业成长——这一重要里程碑的宣布,恰逢该机构自2002年4月16日成立以来持续深耕发展之际。作为国内贸易及生活费用部(KPDN)旗下的机构,SSM持续巩固马来西亚的企业法律框架——最近通过实施两项重要立法修正案:《2024年公司(修正)法令》及《2024年有限责任合伙(修正)法令》。这些努力始终植根于SSM的愿景——成为*"赋能可信、高效及可持续商业生态系统的领导者"*。 为实现这一愿景,国内贸易及生活费用部通过SSM推出2026年四大关键举措,每项举措均着眼于提升企业合规水平,同时切实减轻商业社群的监管负担——尤其是微型、中小型企业(SME)。以下是每项举措对您的意义,以及您应如何充分把握这些机遇。 举措一:合规诊所与法定文件复原运动 (2026年4月16日至2026年9月30日) 第一项举措是推出合规诊所与法定文件呈交复原运动,旨在协助在履行《2016年公司法》义务方面面临困难的公司。企业将能直接获得SSM官员的咨询服务,并有机会补救未呈交的法定文件,包括周年申
Aaron Tey
4 days ago4 min read


Your Company Name Is More Than a Brand — It’s a Legal Obligation
What Section 30 of the Companies Act 2016 means for every Malaysian company Your company name is more than a brand — it’s a legal obligation. When business owners think about their company name, they usually think about branding — the logo on the website, the name on the business card, the header on the invoice. But under Malaysian law, how and where your company name appears is not just a branding decision. It is a statutory requirement with real legal consequences. Sectio
Aaron Tey
4 days ago6 min read


公司名称不只是品牌标识 — 更是法律义务
解读2016年《公司法》第30条对马来西亚每一家公司的法定要求 公司名称不只是品牌标识——更是法律义务。 当企业主想到公司名称时,通常想到的是品牌形象——网站上的标志、名片上的名字、发票上的抬头。然而,在马来西亚法律框架下,公司名称以何种方式、在何处呈现,绝非单纯的品牌决策,而是具有实质法律后果的法定义务。 2016年《公司法》(第777号法令)第30条明确规定了马来西亚每一家注册公司在展示及披露其注册名称与公司注册号码方面须遵守的具体事项。这条法律规定乍看简单明了,实则常被忽视,有时甚至因此付出沉重代价。 第30条究竟规定了什么? 本条款有两项核心义务:展示(Display)与披露(Disclosure)。 展示——公司名称须实体呈现之场所 根据第30条第(1)款,公司须在以下地点展示其注册名称及公司注册号码: 注册办事处 所有营业场所 所有存放账簿之处 这意味着,无论公司的经营场所是店面、仓库还是共享办公室,均须在显眼位置展示注册名称及注册号码。仅在注册办事处地址展示,并不符合法律要求。 披露——公司名称须出现于文件之场合...
Aaron Tey
4 days ago5 min read
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