STAGE 1 - ESTABLISH

Corporate
Secretarial

We manage your company’s ongoing compliance under the Companies Act 2016, ensuring required filings, records, and updates are handled properly so nothing is missed or delayed.

Scope of Services

What's included

Provision of licensed company secretary

Acting as your appointed company secretary to handle required filings and records.

Annual SSM filings

Handling your company’s Annual Return filing and financial statements lodgement with SSM to ensure compliance with all required deadlines.

Maintenance of statutory registers

Maintaining your company’s official records, including directors and shareholders.

Resolutions & minutes

Preparing written resolutions and meeting records for company decisions.

Corporate changes & updates

Handling updates to company details such as directors, shareholders, and address.

Governance advisory

Practical advice on directors’ duties, compliance obligations, and governance matters as they arise

STAGE 1 - ESTABLISH

Corporate Secretarial

We manage your company’s ongoing compliance under the Companies Act 2016, ensuring required filings, records, and updates are handled properly so nothing is missed or delayed.

Scope of Services

What's included

Provision of licensed company secretary

Acting as your appointed company secretary to handle required filings and records.

Annual SSM filings

Handling your company’s Annual Return filing and financial statements lodgement with SSM to ensure compliance with all required deadlines.

Maintenance of statutory registers

Maintaining your company’s official records, including directors and shareholders.

Resolutions & minutes

Preparing written resolutions and meeting records for company decisions.

Corporate changes & updates

Handling updates to company details such as directors, shareholders, and address.

Governance advisory

Practical advice on directors’ duties, compliance obligations, and governance matters as they arise

Key Obligations

What we help you think through

01

Accuracy of statutory records

Maintaining accurate statutory registers and records to ensure your company information is complete, up to date, and compliant at all times.

02

Timely regulatory filings

Ensuring all statutory filings are prepared and submitted within the required deadlines to avoid penalties or compliance issues.

03

Proper documentation of corporate decisions

Preparing and maintaining proper records of directors’ and shareholders’ decisions to ensure clarity, traceability, and enforceability.

04

Compliance with governance requirements

Ensuring your company adheres to statutory obligations and governance requirements as required under applicable regulations.

01

Accuracy of statutory records

Maintaining accurate statutory registers and records to ensure your company information is complete, up to date, and compliant at all times.

02

Timely regulatory filings

Ensuring all statutory filings are prepared and submitted within the required deadlines to avoid penalties or compliance issues.

03

Proper documentation of corporate decisions

Preparing and maintaining proper records of directors’ and shareholders’ decisions to ensure clarity, traceability, and enforceability.

04

Compliance with governance requirements

Ensuring your company adheres to statutory obligations and governance requirements as required under applicable regulations.

01

Accuracy of statutory records

Maintaining accurate statutory registers and records to ensure your company information is complete, up to date, and compliant at all times.

02

Timely regulatory filings

Ensuring all statutory filings are prepared and submitted within the required deadlines to avoid penalties or compliance issues.

03

Proper documentation of corporate decisions

Preparing and maintaining proper records of directors’ and shareholders’ decisions to ensure clarity, traceability, and enforceability.

04

Compliance with governance requirements

Ensuring your company adheres to statutory obligations and governance requirements as required under applicable regulations.

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At a glance

Key facts to know

A company secretary must be appointed at all times.

Annual returns must be filed every year.

CoSec must be licensed by SSM or a member of a prescribed body

Statutory registers must be maintained and kept up to date.

Late filings may result in penalties.

Companies may be struck off for ongoing non-compliance.

Our Process

How it works, step by step

1

Onboarding & review
We take over from your existing company secretary (if any), review all statutory records, and identify any gaps, missed filings, or compliance risks that need to be rectified.

2

Setup or update of records
We update and regularise your statutory registers, minute books, and company records to ensure they are complete, accurate, and aligned with SSM requirements.

3

Monitoring compliance deadlines
We track all statutory deadlines, including annual returns, AGM requirements, and event-based filings, and notify you in advance to avoid penalties or late submissions.

4

Preparation & filing
All filings and updates are handled promptly, with progress tracked until completion.

5

Ongoing advisory
We advise on director changes, share movements, and structural updates as your business evolves, ensuring every change is properly documented and compliant.

Who this is for

This service is suited for

SMEs without in-house CoSec

Most SMEs don’t need a full-time company secretary. We provide the same quality on a retainer basis.

Companies undergoing changes

Businesses with new directors, share transfers, or restructuring who need proper documentation and SSM filing.

Companies with compliance backlogs

Businesses that have fallen behind on filings and need to get back into good standing with SSM.

FAQS

Does every Sdn Bhd need a company secretary?

Yes. Every private limited company in Malaysia is required to have a licensed company secretary appointed at all times under the Companies Act 2016.

Failure to appoint a company secretary is an offence under the Companies Act 2016 and may result in penalties for both the company and its directors.

A company secretary handles statutory filings, maintains company records, prepares resolutions and minutes, monitors compliance deadlines, and advises on governance matters.

The annual return must be lodged with SSM within 30 days from the anniversary of the company’s incorporation date each year.

Yes. We handle the transition from your existing company secretary, including reviewing current records and updating any outstanding matters.

We will review your existing records, identify any gaps or missed filings, and assist with bringing your company back into good standing with SSM.

Get in touch with our team.

Firm Care Group works with businesses across different stages of growth, providing practical support and professional guidance tailored to operational and compliance requirements.

Get in touch with our team to discuss your requirements and explore suitable next steps for your business.