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Learn how to start and properly operate a business in Malaysia. These articles are also useful for new business owners.
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Important Steps for New Company Formation in Malaysia
Posted at: 08-03-2022
Starting a business can be an exciting and rewarding experience. It is more than just coming up with an idea and getting started. However, it is also a significant undertaking that requires careful planning to ensure success. Company formation in Malaysia entails careful consideration about what type of entity you want to form, where you… Continue reading Important Steps for New Company Formation in Malaysia
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The Greatest Advantages of Company Incorporation in Malaysia That You Should Know
Posted at: 08-03-2022
The journey of entrepreneurship begins with establishing a business company. Once you have decided to start a business, you also need to make up your mind about the business type you want to pursue, whether you wish to register your company as a sole proprietor, limited liability partnership or SDN BHD incorporation, among other options.… Continue reading The Greatest Advantages of Company Incorporation in Malaysia That You Should Know
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Public Holidays in Malaysia
Posted at: 23-02-2022
Holidays are always a day for us to be with our loved ones and family members, but have you wondered how many public holidays there were in Malaysia?
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Registration Guide
How To AG体育平台登录 LHDN Employer Tax File Number (No. Majikan)
Posted at: 07-02-2022
This guide will show you how to register for an income tax reference number (E- number).
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Equity & Shareholding
How To Calculate Stamp Duty of Shares
Posted at: 26-01-2022
Have you ever calculated stamp duty of shares? Come test out our own calculator inside this article!
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NFT: The New Investment Trend?
Posted at: 24-01-2022
NFT(s) are usually used to represent the ownership of different unique items like art, collectibles, even real estate. NFTs are not like cryptocurrencies that can be exchanged or traded at equivalency
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Industry Guide
Industry Guide on How to Set Up a Recruitment Agency
Posted at: 12-01-2022
The reason to set up a recruitment agency is to help bridge both employers to their suitable employees and to get the job seekers to find jobs within their expertise.
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Industry Guide
Industry Guide to Clinic Business in Malaysia
Posted at: 12-01-2022
Ever since the pandemic, there has been a rapid growth in demand for clinics in Malaysia. Having to own a clinic of your own gives you the empowerment that you are in total control.
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Company Secretary
Shareholders Agreement
Posted at: 12-01-2022
A Shareholders Agreement is the contract between the shareholders of the company to govern their manner and conduct, to define their rights, duties, and obligations inter in running the company.
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Company Secretary
Why are Written Contracts Important? Is It Safe to have Contract Drafted by Yourself?
Posted at: 12-01-2022
We enter into contracts every day. Almost everything that we do from buying KFC and McDonald’s to buying clothes in clothing retail stores, to buying a property, is regulated by the law of contracts. A contract, in simple terms, is an agreement between two parties that is enforceable by law.
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Closing Down
Guideline on Closing Down of a Company
Posted at: 11-01-2022
These guidelines are provided for the responses of Incorp E-training, Questionnaire, and Request for Advice furnished during the E-training on 17th April 2020.
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Incorporation
Contribution on EPF, SOCSO & EIS in Malaysia as an Employer
Posted at: 28-12-2021
Apart from monthly salaries, Malaysian employers must contribute to their employees’ EPF, SOCSO, and EIS accounts. During your time as an employee before beginning a business, you may have observed a deduction from your monthly gross compensation as shown on your payslip.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Others
Posted at: 17-12-2021
The tourist exemption will be extended for one year until December 31, 2022, according to the most recent budget proposal for budget 2022.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Excise Duty
Posted at: 16-12-2021
In terms of excise duty, the budget for 2022 proposes levying a tax on nicotine-based gel or liquid products used in vapes and electronic cigarettes. The government intends to widen the scope of excise tax to include premixed sugary drinks produced from chocolate, malt, coffee, and tea in order to promote a healthy lifestyle.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Financing Package
Posted at: 15-12-2021
Under the Program Semarak Niaga Keluarga Malaysia (SemarakNiaga) for 2022, financing packages worth a total of RM40bil will be provided in an effort to revitalize businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and the formal sectors.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Grant
Posted at: 14-12-2021
Grants and start-up funding have been set down in Budget 2022 to help the country’s innovation and technology thrive. For research and development, RM423 million has been set aside under the Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) and the Ministry of Higher Education.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Real Property Gains Tax
Posted at: 09-12-2021
Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) is a tax imposed by Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRB) on chargeable gains resulting from the sale of real estate. For Budget 2022, from the sixth year forward the RPGT would not be applied to property sales and this would mean that the RPGT rate for property disposals in the sixth and subsequent years.
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Budget 2022: Stamp Duty
Posted at: 08-12-2021
Stamp duty exemption on loans and funding for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Financing was included in the budget for 2022. Peer-to-peer loan or financing arrangements between SMEs and investors performed from 1 January 2022, to 31 December 2026, are exempt from all taxes.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Indirect Tax
Posted at: 07-12-2021
In terms of indirect taxes, the budget for 2022 proposes a two-phased special voluntary disclosure program for indirect taxes. From 1st January 2022, real estate gains tax will be exempt. Mergers and acquisitions are free from stamp taxes.
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Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Tax Incentives
Posted at: 02-12-2021
Certain tax-related initiatives, such as the renewal of current tax benefits, were also included in the 2022 budget. A unique “reinvestment allowance” has been extended until 2024.
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