License / Permit / Service Description
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Professional Annual Return preparation, review, and statutory lodgement services for companies in Malaysia. We assist with the review and updating of company particulars, including registered office address, directors, shareholders, company secretary, share capital, business activities, and other required statutory information. Our service is suitable for Sdn. Bhd., Berhad, Company Limited by Guarantee, foreign companies, and other applicable company structures.
Related Departments / Regulatory Bodies
- Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) / Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia
- Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS)
- Licensed Company Secretary / Company Agent
- Auditor or Accounting Firm, where applicable
- Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN), where applicable
License Name ( Bahasa Malayu )
- Submission of Company Annual Return (Penyerahan Penyata Tahunan Syarikat)
Application Scenarios & Business Necessity
- Newly incorporated company requires its first Annual Return submission
- Existing company requires annual statutory compliance with SSM
- Company needs to update its latest corporate information
- Company is preparing documents for bank facilities, tenders, licensing, or business transactions
- Company requires a record of good statutory compliance
- Company has changed directors, shareholders, secretary, registered address, or share capital
- Company needs assistance because annual submission is due soon or overdue
- Company wants to avoid compliance issues caused by late or non-submission
- Company is changing or appointing a Company Secretary
- Company requires support to coordinate Annual Return and financial statement submission
Important Rules & Compliance Standards
- Annual Return must be lodged according to the requirements and timeline set by SSM.
- Company information must be accurate, updated, and supported by relevant records.
- Changes to directors, shareholders, registered office, company secretary, and share capital should be properly updated.
- The company is responsible for providing complete and correct information to the appointed Company Secretary or Company Agent.
- Annual Return lodgement is separate from tax filing, SST filing, and other licensing renewals.
- Financial statements and reports may also require separate annual submission, depending on the company’s obligations.
- Only an appointed licensed Company Secretary or Company Agent can lodge annual documents through the MBRS platform.
- Additional documents or clarification may be requested before submission can be completed.
Compound & Legal Penalties
- Late lodgement fees or compound, where applicable
- Compliance notice from SSM
- Offence under the Companies Act 2016 for failure to lodge required annual documents
- Legal action against the company and/or responsible officers, where applicable
- Difficulty in obtaining bank facilities, tenders, licenses, or corporate documents
- Company status may be affected due to prolonged non-compliance
- Potential strike-off action by SSM in serious or prolonged non-compliance cases
Frequently Asked Question
An Annual Return is a statutory annual submission that updates and confirms a company’s corporate information with SSM.
Yes. Companies are generally required to lodge their Annual Return in accordance with the Companies Act 2016 and SSM requirements.
No. The Annual Return and financial statements are separate statutory documents, although both may be required for annual company compliance.
Annual documents must be lodged by the company’s appointed licensed Company Secretary or Company Agent through the prescribed SSM system.
Information may include company details, registered office address, directors, shareholders, company secretary, share capital, business activities, and other statutory particulars.
The company may face late fees, compounds, compliance action, and other consequences under the Companies Act 2016.
Yes. Even if a company is dormant or has limited activity, it may still have annual statutory compliance obligations.
Yes. Conzlab can assist in reviewing the company’s status, coordinating the required documents, and working with the licensed Company Secretary or Company Agent for the appropriate submission process.
Yes. We can assist to coordinate the necessary corporate secretarial documentation and submission process for relevant changes, subject to the applicable requirements.
No. Annual Return is submitted to SSM, while tax returns are submitted separately to LHDN.
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.
