Just incorporated a Sdn. Bhd. (Sendirian Berhad)? Does receiving your SSM registration notice mean everything is done?
Not quite.
Company incorporation is only the beginning. Apart from the annual SSM compliance requirements, a newly incorporated Sdn. Bhd. should also take note of the following:
1. Display Your Company Registration Number
For documents and materials issued or used by the company, the company should comply with the Companies Act 2016 requirements on displaying its registered name and Company Registration Number where applicable.
Examples include:
- Invoices
- Receipts
- Letterheads
- Business stationery
- Official documents
- Signboards
In simple terms, whenever you use your company name for business purposes, make sure the registered company name and registration number are correctly stated where required.
2. Make Your Company Identity Clear on Your Website and Social Media
Many businesses today operate through websites and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Xiaohongshu.
For your company’s online business presence, it is good practice to clearly identify the legal entity behind the business.
This may include:
- Website
- Social media profiles
- Online business profiles
- Advertisements
- Promotional materials
Clearly stating your registered company name and registration number helps customers understand which Sdn. Bhd. is operating the business.
3. Annual SSM Compliance Is Required
A Sdn. Bhd. is not something you register once and then forget about.
Every year, the company needs to comply with the applicable SSM Annual Compliance requirements, including:
- Annual Return
- Financial Statements and Reports
Whether the financial statements need to be audited depends on the company’s circumstances and whether it qualifies for the applicable audit exemption.
To understand more on Annual SSM Compliance, please click below link:
https://clpc.my/does-a-sdn-bhd-need-to-renew-every-year-ssm-annual-return-and-compliance-guide/
What should a new business owner remember?
Incorporating a Sdn. Bhd. ≠ completing all SSM compliance requirements.
Incorporation is only the beginning. You need to continuously maintain:
Company information → Statutory records → Annual Return → Financial Statements → Other statutory compliance
If you are unsure about your company’s filing deadlines, check with your Company Secretary early.
Important:
Company registration with SSM, Trademark registration and tax registration are separate matters. Registering a company name does not automatically give your brand trademark protection.
This article is prepared and professionally reviewed by Pang Cheng Leong , a Malaysian Chartered Accountant, Chartered Tax Practitioner, Licensed Tax Agent and Licensed Company Secretary, with professional experience in accounting, taxation, Audit and corporate compliance.
Professional affiliations: CA (Malaysia), CPA (Australia), CPA (Malaysia), ASEAN CPA), ACTIM
He is the Founder and Managing Director of CLPC Advisors, a Malaysian Accounting, Tax and Corporate Advisory firm providing accounting, tax, advisory and corporate secretarial services to businesses in Malaysia.
The article is intended to provide practical guidance on Malaysian company compliance requirements and is reviewed with reference to the Companies Act 2016, SSM requirements and relevant regulatory guidance.
Last reviewed: August 2026
This article is provided for general information and educational purposes only. It should not be treated as legal or professional advice for a specific company or situation. Regulatory requirements may change, and readers should obtain professional advice where appropriate.