Malaysia: Corporate/Commercial Law

In an effort to ease the burden on small and medium enterprises, the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had announced on 6 December 2025 that the e-invoice exemption threshold will be raised to RM1 million annual turnover or revenue beginning 1 January 2026.

We set down updates on recent changes to Employment Law in Malaysia.

我们汇整了马来西亚雇佣法近期的修订更新。

Malaysia's Online Safety Act 2025 introduces a comprehensive platform accountability framework with strict response deadlines as short as one hour, detailed content-classification requirements, and significant penalties for non-compliance. How will technology companies operating in the Asia-Pacific region adapt their trust-and-safety operations to meet these new legal duties while managing the cumulative complexity of divergent regulatory regimes across Australia, Singapore, Indonesia, and China?

Previously, stamp duty compliance was a reactive exercise. It involved presenting a document for assessment and paying the duty determined by the authorities. Under the self-assessment regime, businesses must now be proactive, identify dutiable instruments, ascertain the applicable duty, and make payment without being prompted.

When establishing a business presence in a new jurisdiction, it is crucial to choose the right entity form. The entity forms most commonly used by foreign investors are...

Previously, stamp duty compliance was a reactive exercise. It involved presenting a document for assessment and paying the duty determined by the authorities. Under the self-assessment regime, businesses must now be proactive, identify dutiable instruments, ascertain the applicable duty, and make payment without being prompted.

Luther Law Firm's Malaysia office provides a comprehensive monthly bulletin covering the latest investor updates, company law developments, and market entry regulations for May 2026. The publication offers critical insights for businesses and legal professionals navigating Malaysia's evolving regulatory landscape.

Less than three months after its launch, the Southern District of New York (SDNY) has produced its first publicly confirmed outcome under its new Corporate Enforcement and Voluntary...

Previously, stamp duty compliance was a reactive exercise. It involved presenting a document for assessment and paying the duty determined by the authorities. Under the self-assessment regime, businesses must now be proactive, identify dutiable instruments, ascertain the applicable duty, and make payment without being prompted.

The largest state in Malaysia, Sarawak, offers investors and businesses a unique combination of prospects. Often known for its abundant natural resources and expanding infrastructure

In the world of mergers and acquisitions ("M&A"), where sensitive information can make or break a deal, confidentiality is key. Clean Team Agreements...