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Companies Commission of Malaysia

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The Companies Commission of Malaysia (Malay: Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia), abbreviated SSM, 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.

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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.

The Registration of Businesses Act 1956 covers sole proprietorship and partnership (of not more than 20 partners) in Peninsular Malaysia and the Federal Territory.

Registering a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership

  1. Fill out Form A, the Business Registration Form, with the following information:
    1. Business Name
    2. Commencement Date
    3. Principal Place of Business
    4. Address of the Branches (if applicable)
    5. Owner and Partner(s) Information
    6. Type of Business
    7. Copy of the Partnership Agreement (if applicable)
  2. Submit the Form along with the following documents to the nearest SSM counter:-
    1. Photocopy of Owner and Partner(s) NRIC
    2. Permit, License or Supporting Letter for your Business (if applicable) - e.g. nurseries, which need a permit from the Department of Social Welfare
    3. Approval or Supporting Letter from Relevant Agency (if required by the Registrar of Business)
  3. Registration fees are available at SSM Website

Understand more on the differences of Sole Proprietorship and Partnership in Malaysia

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

Acts

  • Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001 (Act 614);
  • Companies Act 1965 (Act 125);
  • Registration of Businesses Act 1956 (Act 197);
  • Trust Companies Act 1949 (Act 100);
  • Kootu Funds (Prohibition) Act 1971 (Act 28);
  • Act A1299 COMPANIES (AMENDMENT) ACT 2007

    • Regulations

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

    References

    Companies Commission of Malaysia Wikipedia
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