Companies Commission of Malaysia


The Companies Commission of Malaysia, is a statutory body formed under an Act of Parliament that regulates corporate and business affairs in Malaysia. The SSM was formed in 2002 under the Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001, assuming the functions of the Registrar of Companies and Registry of Business.
The main purpose of SSM is to serve as an agency to incorporate companies and register businesses as well as to provide company and business information to the public. The commission launched SSM e-Info Services to allow information on companies and businesses obtainable via its website.
As the leading authority for the improvement of corporate governance in Malaysia, the commission also handles monitoring and enforcement activities to ensure compliance with business registration and corporate legislation.
In 2003, the SSM began a review of the Companies Act 1965, with the aim of simplifying the process of incorporation in Malaysia and reducing businesses' costs of compliance with Malaysian corporate law. This law was eventually replaced by , which carries some major changes such as only one director is needed to register the company as a Company Limited by Shares instead of two, heavier penalties on directors who do not comply with the Act, and Annual General Meeting is no longer mandatory to be held by private companies.
Business owners can choose to incorporate their business as , incorporate their company as , or incorporate .

Registering a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership

  1. Fill out , the Business Registration Form, with the following information:
  2. # Business Name
  3. # Commencement Date
  4. # Principal Place of Business
  5. # Address of the Branches
  6. # Owner and Partner Information
  7. # Type of Business
  8. # Copy of the Partnership Agreement
  9. Submit the Form along with the following documents to the nearest :-
  10. # Photocopy of Owner and Partner NRIC
  11. # Permit, License or Supporting Letter for your Business - e.g. nurseries, which need a permit from the Department of Social Welfare
  12. # Approval or Supporting Letter from Relevant Agency
  13. Registration fees are available at
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Legal Framework

Acts and regulations that SSM operates under are listed as below:

Acts

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Any subsidiary legislation made under the Acts specified above such as: Companies Regulations 1966; and Registration of Businesses Rules 1957.