Company Secretary Desk

Company Secretarial Practice

Structured, compliant, and legally sound secretarial services for startups, SMEs, regulated companies, and dormant entities, delivered by a licensed company secretary.

Licensed Company Secretary

Why Company Secretarial Still Matters

Appointing a company secretary isn’t just good governance, it’s a legal requirement under Malaysian company law. But more than that, secretarial work ensures that a company’s internal actions remain valid, compliant, and enforceable.

From board resolutions and share allotments to director changes and name updates, these aren’t just administrative tasks. They carry legal weight, and errors can result in penalties, regulatory scrutiny, or invalid decisions.

Our secretarial practice bridges legal understanding with statutory precision, ensuring every filing, resolution, and register supports, not risks, your company’s standing.

What We Offer

Incorporation & Constitution Drafting

Formation of Sdn. Bhd., Labuan, LLP and drafting of tailored constitutions based on investor type or governance needs.

Annual Returns & Routine Filings

Lodgement of annual returns, changes to directors, share capital, company particulars, and beneficial ownership updates.

Resolutions & Shareholder Matters

Preparation and attestation of directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions. Advice on voting thresholds and statutory requirements.

Compliance for Regulated or Dormant Entities

Ongoing compliance support for Labuan companies, GLC-linked entities, and dormant companies facing potential risk flags.

Strike-Off & Name Change Processes

Assistance with company striking-off applications and name reservations or changes via SSM.

Company Incorporation: Process & Timeline

Information Capture

Key details such as company name, director/shareholder particulars, and intended activities are gathered for preparation.

Same day

Name Search & Reservation

We perform name availability checks and lodge a reservation via MyCoID, securing the proposed name for 30 days.

1–2 working days

Document Preparation

Drafting of constitution (if required), statutory declarations, consent forms and other incorporation documents.

1–2 working days

SSM Submission

All documents are filed with SSM for approval. Once registered, the company receives its official registration number.

1–2 working days

Post-Incorporation

We extract key corporate documents and prepare the initial board resolutions, registers, and other compliance materials.

Within 3 days

Company Secretarial Packages

Company Incorporation

All-inclusive formation of a Sdn. Bhd. company with end-to-end support.

  • ✔ SSM filing fee (inclusive)
  • ✔ 12-month secretarial retainer
  • ✔ Use of registered office address
  • ✔ First board resolution (banking)
  • ✔ Delivery of registration documents
RM2,800

Annual Retainer

Ongoing statutory compliance and corporate governance upkeep.

  • ✔ Named Company Secretary
  • ✔ Maintenance of statutory registers
  • ✔ Annual return reminders
  • ✔ Safe custody of common seal (if any)
  • ✔ General compliance guidance
RM960 per year

Non-Routine & Add-Ons

Tailored legal and corporate support beyond standard scope.

  • ✓ Share transfers, allotments, capital changes
  • ✓ Constitution drafting or amendment
  • ✓ Nominee directorship or address services
  • ✓ Commercial agreements & board attendance
  • ✓ Strike-off, WRT, visa and related filings
Based on scope & complexity

Who We Support

Startups navigating early stage structuring and founder governance
SMEs seeking predictable, reliable support for ongoing compliance
GLCs and subsidiaries requiring structured board conduct and oversight
Dormant companies exposed to SSM non-compliance risks
Labuan or cross-border entities needing a local corporate agent

Why Choose Us

We do more than file documents. Every secretarial action is reviewed through a legal lens to ensure accuracy, enforceability, and compliance with the Companies Act and SSM standards.

Our firm is uniquely positioned to serve clients who require more than routine filings. Whether you're incorporating a new entity, managing a regulated structure, or maintaining a dormant company, we offer legally sound and practically responsive support.

Dual Expertise

Legal and secretarial integration means your filings are guided by legal intent, not just procedural form.

GLC and Regulated Entity Familiarity

We understand the compliance environment that applies to state-linked entities and cross-border structures.

Structured Compliance Support

We help you stay ahead of statutory requirements with scheduled reminders and clear next steps.

Lifecycle Continuity

Our work follows you through the full corporate journey, from setup and growth to restructuring and closure.

Key Contact

Farhah Rustam

Farhah Rustam

Partner

farhah@shamilshakil.com
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