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Setting Up A Business In Malaysia

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...

Malaysia Commercial

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Luther Luxembourg S.A.

Tests Of Doing Business And Penalties For Unregistered Entities Considered As Doing Business In Malaysia

In Malaysia, every business established must undergo registration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia, known as Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM).

Malaysia Government

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GRATA International

E-Invoicing Update And Stamping Of Documents

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.

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

Malaysia's Forest City Single Family Office Incentive Scheme

Malaysia has taken a significant step toward positioning Forest City, Johor, as a regional hub for wealth management with the introduction of the Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme...

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Alvarez & Marsal

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

Hsian & Co

Malaysia: Employment Law Update

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

马来西亚: 雇佣法更新

Malaysia Employment

Hsian & Co

柔佛-新加坡经济特区：要点

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

2023: Doing Business In Malaysia

Malaysia Government

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World Law Group

South & Southeast Asia M&A Report

Malaysia Commercial

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Conyers

The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone: Key Points

Malaysia Commercial

Hsian & Co

The Importance Of ESG In Industrial Land Development

Malaysia Real Estate

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Azmi & Associates

A Temporary Reprieve: Extension Of E-Invoicing Implementation For Micro, Small, And Medium Enterprises

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Azmi & Associates

New Developments In The EU's Mandatory Reporting And Due Diligence Regimes On Human Rights, The Environment And Good Governance

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Malaysia Updates Procedures For Employment Pass (EP) And Professional Visit Pass (PVP) Holders

Malaysia Immigration

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Clark Hill

Industrial Court Upholds Dismissals For Falsified Travel Claims

Malaysia Employment

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Arbitration Updates: Malaysia's 2026 Arbitration Reform

Malaysia Litigation

Aceris Law

Tests Of Doing Business And Penalties For Unregistered Entities Considered As Doing Business In Malaysia

Malaysia Government

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GRATA International

Insight Plus - Q1 2026

Malaysia International

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The National Sustainability Reporting Framework For Malaysia – A Leap Forward

On 15 February 2024, the Advisory Committee on Sustainability Reporting chaired by the Securities Commission Malaysia ("SC") issued a consultation paper on the proposed National Sustainability Reporting Framework ("NSRF").

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

How To Set Up A Company Or Business In Sarawak

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

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

New Qualifying Criteria For Audit Exemption Starting 1 January 2025

On 16 December 2024, the Companies Commission of Malaysia ("CCM") introduced new criteria for audit exemptions, offering significant relief to certain private companies. This new audit exemption

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Appealing Proof Of Debt Rejections: The Creditor's Guide To Contesting Liquidator's Decision

When a company goes into liquidation, the appointed liquidator takes on the crucial task to manage the assets of the wound-up company, investigate the affairs of the company...

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Key Amendments To The Limited Liability Partnerships Act 2012: Enhancing Transparency And Governance

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Determination Of Beneficial Ownership For Government-Link And Government-Related Companies Incorporated Under The Companies Act 2016

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Supply Chain Liability Case Against Dyson Can Proceed In England

Malaysia Litigation

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Enyo Law

Legal Aspects On Conducting Due Diligence Over A Listed Company

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Navigating Climate Governance: What Malaysia's National Climate Change Policy 2.0 And Climate Change Bill Mean For Boards And Businesses

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Latest Updates On ESG Rules And Regulations For Listed Companies In Malaysia

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Director's Liabilities For Insolvent Trading Under The Companies Act 2016

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Suing Shareholders For The Failure Of A Company To Redeem The Redeemable Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares (RCCPS)

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Companies (Amendment) Act 2024: Updated Framework For The Reporting Of Beneficial Ownership Information

Malaysia Commercial

AA

Azmi & Associates

Overseas Companies And The EU And UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms

European Union Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Director's Liabilities For Insolvent Trading Under The Companies Act 2016

The number of company insolvencies in Malaysia has turned substantial of late. When a company is on the brink of insolvency...

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Suing Shareholders For The Failure Of A Company To Redeem The Redeemable Convertible Cumulative Preference Shares (RCCPS)

Preference shares may only be redeemed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the Companies Act 2016.

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Companies (Amendment) Act 2024: Updated Framework For The Reporting Of Beneficial Ownership Information

Despite efforts to curb illicit activities, individuals are becoming increasingly sophisticated in structuring transactions. On the surface, these transactions appear legitimate...

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Overseas Companies And The EU And UK Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms

This article focuses on the potential impact of the European Union's and the United Kingdom's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) on overseas companies.

European Union Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Pitfalls In Redeemable Convertible Preference Shares (RCPS) Investments: Defensive Strategies For Investor Protection

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Expanding Opportunities: Malaysia's 2024 Investment Incentives For Foreign Investors

Malaysia provides a conducive environment for the growth of foreign investment by leveraging its strategic location as a gateway to Southeast Asian markets. Malaysia is well-equipped with vast land, rich natural resources.

Malaysia Government

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Azmi & Associates

Navigating Takeover Offers In Malaysia: Managing The Conflict Of Interest Of Directors

"Takeover(s)" is a transaction or a series of transactions whereby a person (individual, group of individuals, or company) acquires control over the assets of a company...

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Labuan IBFC Sectors & Offerings: FAQs

Labuan company can open foreign accounts with any banks in Labuan or outside Labuan. However, the account name must be the Labuan company name.

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Labuan IBFC Inc

The Future Of Finance: A Blockchain-based Capital Market In Labuan IBFC

According to a recent report by Boston Consulting Group and ADDX, it is projected that approximately USD16 trillion worth of assets will be tokenised by 2030 (Boston Consulting Group & ADDX, 2022).

Malaysia Finance

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Labuan IBFC Inc

Online Filing Expanded To Additional Immigration-Related Applications For Companies Under Expatriate Services Division

Malaysia Immigration

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Fragomen

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

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

The Role Of Directors Of The Takeover Target Company Under The Rules On Take-Overs, Mergers And Compulsory Acquisitions

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

A Brief Overview Of Labuan Business Essentials

Malaysia Finance

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Azmi & Associates

#1 The Not-So-Instagrammable Reality Of Millennial Entrepreneurship

Malaysia Commercial

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Kevin Wu & Associates

The Importance Of S&OP Transformation In Today's Business Environment

Worldwide Commercial

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Alvarez & Marsal

Corporate Liabilities Of Directors Under Section 64 Of The Malaysian Anti-Trafficking In Persons And Anti-Smuggling Of Migrants Act 2007

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

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

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Private Company: How Does One Raise Funds From The Public?

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

An Overview Of Equity Offerings Through Initial Public Offerings

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

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

Malaysia Commercial

Chooi & Company

Commentary On The Fiduciary Duty Aspects Based On The Decision Of The High Court For Bank Rakyat's RM15 Million Book Sponsorship Suit

Malaysia Commercial

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Azmi & Associates

Representative Action Against Professional Trustee Company Struck Out

Malaysia Commercial

Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair

Application To Set Aside Order Sanctioning Scheme Of Arrangement Dismissed

Malaysia Commercial

Juen, Jeat, Nic & Nair

Setting Up A Foreign Office And Branch Office In China

Malaysia Commercial

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Who Says Crime Doesn't Pay? Risks Of Indemnification Provisions In M&A Deals

Hong Kong Media & IT

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Haldanes

Who Can Sue On Behalf Of A Deceased Person? Key Lessons From A Recent Hong Kong Court Case

Hong Kong Commercial

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Haldanes

香港法院中止清盤呈請以支持仲裁

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Hong Kong Court Stayed Winding-up Petition In Favour Of HKIAC Arbitration

Hong Kong Litigation

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Stephenson Harwood

Digital Securities Business Is About To Bloom

Japan Commercial

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Anderson Mori & Tomotsune

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JSA

RBI's Revised Dividend Framework (2026): Implications For Bank Valuations And Investor Returns (Video)

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IndiaLaw LLP

Zoho One vs. Traditional ERPs: A Practical Guide For Mid-Sized Businesses

IMC Group

Dividends And Beneficial Ownership Of Income (Video)

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KP Disputes

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