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Guides, tools & resources for Malaysian businesses

Free calculators, practical compliance guides, key rates and answers to common questions — plus a team ready to help.

Guides

In-depth guides

Full bilingual guides that walk you through the essentials, step by step.

📖 Guide

Company Secretary: Roles & Duties

Full bilingual guide — Companies Act 2016 requirements, qualifications, the 30-day rule, appointment & removal.

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Guide to Company Incorporation

How to register a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia: the requirements, documents, the SSM process, timeline, and what to do after incorporation.

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Accounting Guide

Accounting basics for a Malaysian Sdn Bhd: key principles, the main financial statements, records to keep, MFRS vs MPERS, and your yearly compliance cycle.

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Audit Guide

Statutory audit for a Malaysian Sdn Bhd: what it is, the updated audit exemption criteria, the process, documents, timeline, and how to choose an audit firm.

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Business Licences in Malaysia

Premise and signboard licences, the WRT licence for foreign-owned companies, sector licences, how to apply, fees, renewal and penalties — with a Johor Bahru focus.

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Types of Business Entities in Malaysia

Sole proprietorship, partnership, LLP, Sdn Bhd, Bhd and options for foreign investors: liability, ownership, tax and who each one suits.

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Malaysia Business Tax Guide

Full bilingual guide — corporate tax, CP204/CP207, personal tax, SST, withholding tax, RPGT, incentives & penalties, with key deadlines.

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Foreign Shareholding & SME Tax Rate

Does 19% foreign shareholding qualify for Malaysia's preferential MSMC tax rate? Understand the conditions before finalising your company structure.

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Malaysia Payroll & Employer Guide

Full bilingual guide — EPF/SOCSO/EIS/PCB, HRDF, minimum wage, overtime, leave, payslips/EA/Form E, e-SPC (CP22/CP22A/CP21), deadlines & termination.

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Malaysia EPF & SOCSO Guide

Full bilingual guide — EPF, SOCSO and EIS rates, wage ceilings, registration, the 15th deadline, employee benefits, death/survivor benefits and penalties.

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Malaysia e-Invoicing (MyInvois) Guide

Full bilingual guide — the phased timeline by turnover, how validation works, MyInvois Portal vs API, e-Invoice types, required fields, the 72-hour rule, penalties and how to get ready.

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Free Tools

Calculators

Free online calculators to estimate your tax and allowances in minutes.

Calculators

Income Tax & Capital Allowance Calculators

Estimate your income tax (YA 2024–2025) and capital allowances online — with reliefs, joint assessment, PDF download, and one-click send to our team.

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Calculators

Payroll & Salary Calculator

Work out net take-home pay and statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB) plus total employer cost — with annual leave, overtime and hourly-rate tools.

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Calculators

Corporate Tax Calculator

Build the Form C computation — chargeable income, tax payable and CP204 balance, with SME tiered rates (15% / 17% / 24%).

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Free Downloads

Checklists

Ready-to-use bilingual checklists you can view, tick and print.

Quick Answers

Popular topics

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Key Rates & Thresholds

Malaysia at a glance

General reference for planning. Confirm your specifics with our team.

Corporate Tax (SME)

17% / 24%

17% on first RM600,000 chargeable income, 24% on the balance.

Personal Income Tax

0% – 30%

Progressive resident rates depending on chargeable income.

Sales & Service Tax

SST

Service Tax up to 8%; Sales Tax 5%–10%, depending on goods/services.

EPF (KWSP)

11% + 12–13%

Employee 11%, employer 12%–13% of monthly wages.

Company Secretary

30 days

Must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation.

Corporate Tax Filing

7 months

Form C generally due within 7 months after financial year-end.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Does my Sdn Bhd need to be audited?
Most private companies in Malaysia must have their financial statements audited, unless they qualify for audit exemption (e.g. dormant, zero-revenue or threshold-qualified companies). We can confirm whether you qualify.
When is my company income tax due?
Form C is generally due within 7 months after your financial year-end, and a CP204 tax estimate is usually required before the basis period begins. We track your deadlines.
What is the SST registration threshold?
For most taxable services and goods, registration is required once annual taxable turnover exceeds RM500,000 (some categories differ). We'll advise based on your activity.
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Malaysian company?
Yes — many business activities allow 100% foreign ownership. Some regulated sectors require local equity or licensing. We'll guide you on structure and requirements.
Do sole proprietors need audited accounts?
No — sole proprietorships and partnerships don't require audited accounts, but must keep proper records and file Form B/P with LHDN. We handle the bookkeeping and filing for you.
When must my business comply with e-Invoicing?
Malaysia's e-Invoicing is rolled out in phases based on annual turnover. We'll confirm your applicable date and get your systems ready via MyInvois.

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