Treating Companies in Malaysia

In Malaysia, companies are regulated by the Companies Act 1965. This act provides for the registration, incorporation, organization, and management of companies in Malaysia. The Companies Act 1965 is administered by the Registrar of Companies, which is a department under the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs.

The Companies Act 1965 requires that all companies must be registered with the Registrar of Companies. A company must be registered before it can carry on business in Malaysia. The registration of a company is a public record and is available for inspection by the public.

The Companies Act 1965 requires that a company must have a registered address in Malaysia. A company may not carry on business from an unregistered address.

The Companies Act 1965 requires that a company must have at least two directors. A director must be a natural person of at least 18 years of age. A company may have more than two directors.

The Companies Act 1965 requires that a company must keep proper books of account. A company must prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

The Companies Act 1965 requires that a company must hold an annual general meeting. An annual general meeting must be held within 18 months of the incorporation of the company and thereafter within 15 months of the end of the financial