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Learn more about how to start a business / company in Malaysia and how to operate it properly under the laws of Malaysia. If you're starting up new, the articles are very useful for new business owners too.
Budget Newsletter
Budget 2022: Financing Package
Posted at: 15-12-2021
Under the Program Semarak Niaga Keluarga Malaysia (SemarakNiaga) for 2022, financing packages worth a total of RM40bil will be provided in an effort to revitalize businesses, particularly micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and the formal sectors.
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Budget 2022: Grant
Posted at: 14-12-2021
Grants and start-up funding have been set down in Budget 2022 to help the country’s innovation and technology thrive. For research and development, RM423 million has been set aside under the Science, Technology, and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) and the Ministry of Higher Education.
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Budget 2022: Real Property Gains Tax
Posted at: 09-12-2021
Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT) is a tax imposed by Malaysia’s Inland Revenue Board (IRB) on chargeable gains resulting from the sale of real estate. For Budget 2022, from the sixth year forward the RPGT would not be applied to property sales and this would mean that the RPGT rate for property disposals in the sixth and subsequent years.
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Budget 2022: Stamp Duty
Posted at: 08-12-2021
Stamp duty exemption on loans and funding for Peer-to-Peer (P2P) Financing was included in the budget for 2022. Peer-to-peer loan or financing arrangements between SMEs and investors performed from 1 January 2022, to 31 December 2026, are exempt from all taxes.
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Budget 2022: Indirect Tax
Posted at: 07-12-2021
In terms of indirect taxes, the budget for 2022 proposes a two-phased special voluntary disclosure program for indirect taxes. From 1st January 2022, real estate gains tax will be exempt. Mergers and acquisitions are free from stamp taxes.
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Budget 2022: Tax Incentives
Posted at: 02-12-2021
Certain tax-related initiatives, such as the renewal of current tax benefits, were also included in the 2022 budget. A unique “reinvestment allowance” has been extended until 2024.
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Budget 2022: Business
Posted at: 01-12-2021
Cukai Makmur was imposed on the budget in 2022, as well as other Small and Medium Enterprises (SME). There will also be a reassessment of the handling of unabsorbed losses, as well as a double tax deduction for Anchor enterprises participating in the vendor development program.
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Budget 2022: Individual Tax
Posted at: 30-11-2021
Individual or personal income tax, in Budget 2022, the budget plan included the continuation of individual tax relief, as well as tax relief for contributions to social security organizations (SOCSO).
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Budget 2022: Economic Outlook
Posted at: 25-11-2021
Budget 2022 shows that economic growth in 2021 is expected to recover from the economic downturn experienced in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boss Boleh’s Budget Newsletter 2022 Edition
Posted at: 23-11-2021
Budget 2022 proposals to reconstruct the economy were created around the primary themes of recovery, resilience, and reform. Measures aimed at raising government tax revenues and sprurring investment are included in the tax plans.
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Business Strategy
Follow these 5 ways on How to Run Your Business as a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia
Posted at: 17-11-2021
To maintain a business in Malaysia, you do not generally have to enroll a Sdn Bhd, yet there are five scenarios where you ought to do such. There are eight main types of business enterprises, each with its own set of criteria and objectives. However, because of the advantages it provides, Sdn Bhd is one of the most often registered corporate formations. These are the top five reasons to form a Sdn Bhd as your company’s legal entity.
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SSM
Registering Sdn Bhd at an SSM Counter
Posted at: 12-10-2021
For a company to run, the minimum requirement in Malaysia requires at least 1 director and 1 shareholder (same entity eligible) to incorporate the company. A few criteria are required to be checked off.
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Incorporation
How To: Register a Sole Proprietorship or Partnership in Malaysia
Posted at: 01-10-2021
A quick guide on how to register your business with SSM and why it may not be suitable for you.
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Equity & Shareholding
How To: Vested Shares for Startups in Malaysia by Example
Posted at: 13-09-2021
The examples used here are simplified to help understand the concept. Such structures are complex and it is recommended to seek professional advise. Boss Boleh Cloud Company Secretary You probably tried searching about this within the Malaysia context and have found very little to almost no explanation on how this can be achieved. That’s because… Continue reading How To: Vested Shares for Startups in Malaysia by Example
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Audit
Audit Fee Schedule & Table
Posted at: 25-06-2021
Audit Fee Schedule & Table Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) has recommended Practice Guide on Audit Fee Charge (New Audit Fee) by Audit Firms for providing auditing services in Malaysia with effect from 1 March 2010.
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Uncategorized
Statements on High-Risk and Other Monitored Jurisdictionsby the Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
Posted at: 04-06-2021
List of higher-risk countries (Blacklisted) under Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Anti Money Laundering & Counter Financing of Terrorism
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Startup
Cloud Company Secretary Bossboleh Digitalises the Company Registration Process
Posted at: 27-05-2021
When you first start a business, an arduous application process is inevitable, a layperson would be at a loss when it comes to this particular process.
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Lockdown (MCO)
MCO 3.0 covered 6 Districts
Posted at: 04-05-2021
After examining the presentation of the Selangor Government and referring to MOH and HIDE date, Security Council Negara (MKN) agreed to implement PKP on 6 of the following 9 districts: – Hulu Langat – Petaling – Gombak – Klang – Kuala Langat – Sepang
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Startup
8 Things You Must Know To Start a Clubhouse
Posted at: 27-04-2021
What is Clubhouse? It is an invitation-only audio-based and a new type of social media app, allowing people to talk everywhere, tell stories, and meet interesting people worldwide.
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Closing Down
2 Ways to Close Down a Company
Posted at: 21-04-2021
Strike Off or Wind Up a Company. A quick guide to successfully close down a company smoothly. It’s a long process, keeping it simple is key.
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