FAQs: Secretarial Services
Frequently Asked Questions
A Company Secretary is a key officer responsible for ensuring that your company complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements, maintaining proper governance practices, and managing board processes.
Under Malaysian law, every company must appoint a Company Secretary within 30 days of incorporation. The Company Secretary plays a vital role in ensuring your business adheres to corporate regulations and manages crucial documentation.
A Company Secretary handles tasks such as filing annual returns, maintaining statutory registers, advising on corporate governance, preparing board resolutions, and ensuring compliance with the Companies Act 2016.
A company secretary in Malaysia must be a member of professional bodies like MAICSA, SSM, or possess licenses from recognized authorities, ensuring they are qualified to carry out their duties.
Failing to appoint a Company Secretary can result in penalties, fines, or even legal actions against your company. It’s a mandatory requirement under Malaysian law.
Look for a provider with a strong track record, industry experience, and a comprehensive range of professional services. It’s important they understand your business needs and can offer personalised support.
Fees vary depending on the scope of services and the complexity of the business. Our boutique firm offers competitive rates tailored to meet the needs of SMEs and startups.
After incorporation, ongoing secretarial duties include maintaining statutory records, filing annual returns, organizing board and shareholder meetings, and keeping SSM updated on any company changes.
A company can change its secretary by appointing a new one and notifying SSM within 14 days. The outgoing secretary must also submit a notice of resignation or removal to SSM.
Winding up involves liquidating the company’s assets and distributing them to creditors, while striking off is a simpler process for dormant companies. Our secretarial services can handle both processes, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
By choosing SSAM for secretarial services ensures that your business benefits from 40 years of industry experience and trusted expertise. Our team is certified by multiple professional bodies, demonstrating our commitment to compliance and quality. We handle all essential regulatory requirements, manage documentation, and ensure timely submissions, allowing you to focus fully on your business operations. With SSAM, you gain a dependable partner who understands the importance of streamlined, accurate administrative processes, making corporate governance hassle-free.