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Labuan Company Formation In Malaysia: Tax Benefits, Requirements, And Setup Guide (2025)

Labuan, a Federal Territory of Malaysia located just off the coast of Borneo, has long been recognised as a strategic hub for international business.

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Setting Up A Representative Or Regional Office In Malaysia: Rules, Process, And Restrictions (2025)

Unlike subsidiaries and branches, Representative and Regional Offices are not incorporated under the Companies Act 2016. Instead, they are administrative structures authorised by MIDA...

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Tariffs & Existing Contracts – How Malaysian Exporters Can Renegotiate And Share The Risk

New U.S. tariffs are reshaping the playing field for Malaysian SME exporters, forcing tough conversations on pricing, delivery, and profitability.

Malaysia Government

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Expansion Of Sales And Service Tax ("SST") Scope

Following the recent revision of Sales Tax and expansion of the scope of Service Tax which came into effect on 1 July 2025 (the "Effective Date"), the Government has announced a grace period extending until 31 December 2025, to ease the transition for the changes.

Hsian & Co

Contract Amendments In Malaysia: 10 Best Practices

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

From Legislative Reform To Practical Guidance: Key Amendments To Malaysia's PDPA And The Launch Of Cross-Border Transfer Guidelines

Malaysia Privacy

MB

Mayer Brown

Lessons From McKinsey 2025 For Better Tariff Management Among Malaysian SMEs

Malaysia International

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

EUDR 2025–2026: What Malaysian Palm‑Oil, Rubber And Wood Exporters Must Know And Do Next

Malaysia Compliance

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Malaysia's SST Expansion From 1 July 2025: A Practical Guide For Businesses

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

5 Reasons You Need To Add An AI Addendum To Your Contract

Malaysia Technology

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Understanding Director Responsibilities And Liabilities Under Common Law And The Companies Act 2016

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

How To Set Up A Company Or Business In Sarawak

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

New Qualifying Criteria For Audit Exemption Starting 1 January 2025

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Case Law Discourse On The Non-Compliance Or Breach Of Express Conditions Of Alienated Land

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Malaysia: Employment Law Update

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

EPF Compliance For Foreign Employees In Malaysia

Malaysia Employment

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Tariffs & Existing Contracts – How Malaysian Exporters Can Renegotiate And Share The Risk

Malaysia Government

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Expansion Of Sales And Service Tax ("SST") Scope

Hsian & Co

Resident Director Requirement In Malaysia: How Foreign Investors Can Comply Safely

Malaysia Commercial

Aqran Vijandran Advocates & Solicitors

Racing The Clock: Liquidated Ascertained Damages Claims Revisited In The Wake Of The Obata-Ambak Holdings Case

On 29.7.2024, the Federal Court heard and decided on the case of Obata-Ambak Holdings Sdn Bhd v Prema Bonanza Sdn Bhd & Other Appeals [2024] CLJU 1657. While this case might be understood as a mere...

Malaysia Real Estate

AA

Azmi & Associates

Legal Perspective: Essential Factors For Foreign Investors To Consider Prior To Purchasing Or Leasing Land In Malaysia In 2024

This article provides information on the foreign purchase or leasing of commercial properties, industrial properties or agricultural land in Malaysia.

Malaysia Government

AA

Azmi & Associates

Recoverability Of Liquidated Ascertained Damages

Liquidated ascertained damages or "LAD" are pre-agreed damages between parties in the event of a breach of contract. It is meant to compensate the innocent party for losses against...

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Remedies For Breach Of Contract Under Malaysian Law

In Malaysia, the law of contract is primarily governed by the Contracts Act 1950, which provides a comprehensive framework for the formation, performance, and enforcement of contracts.

Malaysia Commercial

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

What Constitutes Frustrating An Offer Under The Malaysian Code Of Takeover And Mergers?

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Corporate Liability For Corruption Under S.17A Of The Malaysia Anti-Corruption Act 2009

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Conditions Precedent In Construction Contracts

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Navigating The Digital Marketplace: Key Considerations For Consumers And Online Business Owners

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Setting Aside Adjudication Decisions Under CIPAA: Growing Judicial Trends

Worldwide Real Estate

Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair

Is Initialling Each Page Essential? Unveiling The Legal And Practical Truths About Contract Validity

Malaysia Commercial

Lee & Poh

Why You Should Never Skip Legal Due Diligence In An M&A Transaction

Malaysia Commercial

DH

Donovan & Ho

25 Startups – Confidentiality Matters: Legal Considerations And Practical Tips For Malaysian Startups

Malaysia Privacy

Veon Szu & Kok Thye

How To Amend A Signed Contract In Malaysia?

Malaysia Commercial

Lee & Poh

The Use Of Emojis In Business Communications: Exploring Emojis & Acceptance In Contracts

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Why You Should Never Skip Legal Due Diligence In An M&A Transaction

What flashes through your mind when you hear the phrase "due diligence"? And what does "due diligence" really mean in the context of a merger & acquisition ("M&A")?

Malaysia Commercial

DH

Donovan & Ho

25 Startups – Confidentiality Matters: Legal Considerations And Practical Tips For Malaysian Startups

As a startup founder, you have to deal with confidential information from various sources, such as investors, partners, customers, or employees. Confidential information can include business plans...

Malaysia Privacy

Veon Szu & Kok Thye

How To Amend A Signed Contract In Malaysia?

Contracts serve as the cornerstone of business transactions and establish the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.

Malaysia Commercial

Lee & Poh

The Use Of Emojis In Business Communications: Exploring Emojis & Acceptance In Contracts

In modern-day communication, the evolution of communication platforms like WhatsApp, WeChat and Telegram has heralded a new era.

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

MyCC Issues Another Proposed Decision For Bid Rigging Against Seven Enterprises

Malaysia Commercial

WC

Wen & Co

LHAG Insights Alert 20230516: Mastering IT Agreements: Managing Change Requests

As projects progress, stakeholders often identify necessary changes to the original plan. These changes can range from minor adjustments to major alterations to the project's scope, timeline...

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Legal Profession As Strategic Industry For Economic Growth And Prosperity

The legal industry has been synonymous with social advocates of political and human rights, but another fundamental aspect of this industry has also been...

Malaysia Strategy

AA

Azmi & Associates

Case Update: Limitation Act Does Not Apply To A Proof Of Debt That Is Accepted And Not Formally Rejected By A Liquidator

Facts By a Shareholders'Agreement, UEM Group Berhad formerly known as United Engineers (Malaysia) Berhad (UEM) and Genisys Integrated Engineers Pte Ltd (‘the Appellant') agreed...

Malaysia Commercial

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

District-Cooling System: What, Why And How It Works?

DCS is a single-source cooling system used in multiple buildings which provides flexibility and convenience by allowing each building to consume as much or as little cooling as needed regardless of chiller's size or capacity.

Malaysia Energy

AA

Azmi & Associates

Where Is The Line Drawn For Conditional Payment Under CIPAA 2012?

Malaysia Real Estate

GP

Gan Partnership

What To Do If A Bank Decides To Terminate Its Relationship With Customers And Remedies Available For

Malaysia Finance

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Crisis To Action: Responding To Data Breaches

Malaysia Commercial

LH

Lee Hishammuddin Allen & Gledhill

Legal Remedies For Scams

Malaysia Criminal

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

The Iconic Case To The Heirs Of The Sultan Of Sulu vs. Malaysia

Malaysia Litigation

Q

Queritius

Claim For Liquidated Ascertained Damages And Late Delivery Of Vacant Possession

Malaysia Real Estate

CC

Chooi & Company + Cheang & Ariff

Oral Promises, Are They Enforceable?

Malaysia Commercial

KW

Kevin Wu & Associates

Change In Materials Specified In The SPA Without Consent - What Rights Does A Purchaser Have?

Malaysia Real Estate

BP

Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva

Interest In Interest? Application Of Interest Not Regulated Under The Moneylenders Act 1951: Summerhay Development Sdn Bhd v Ivory Ascent Sdn Bhd [08(f)-415-09/2022]

Malaysia Consumer

SD

Shearn Delamore & Co.

Case Update: Not The Role Of The Courts To Improve The Terms Of A Document As Contracts Are To Be Interpreted Objectively

Malaysia Commercial

ZR

Zul Rafique & Partners

Contracting For Oil And Gas Sector In Malaysia –Understanding SWEC Code In Malaysia

Malaysia Energy

AA

Azmi & Associates

Sanctions And Material Adverse Change Provisions

Malaysia Real Estate

HS

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Can A Standard Form Of Contract Be Implied By The Conduct Of The Parties?

Malaysia Real Estate

BP

Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva

Does A Management Corporation Have A Right To Bring An Action Against A Developer?

Malaysia Real Estate

BP

Bodipalar Ponnudurai De Silva

How Does The COVID-19 Act Affect Tenancy Agreements In Malaysia?

Malaysia Real Estate

MA

MahWengKwai & Associates

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