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.
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.
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.
What happens if a company secretary is not appointed?
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.
What does a company secretary actually do?
A company secretary handles statutory filings, maintains company records, prepares resolutions and minutes, monitors compliance deadlines, and advises on governance matters.
When is the annual return due?
The annual return must be lodged with SSM within 30 days from the anniversary of the company’s incorporation date each year.
Can you take over from our current company secretary?
Yes. We handle the transition from your existing company secretary, including reviewing current records and updating any outstanding matters.
What if our company records are not up to date?
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.