Will I be able to communicate with the locals?
Although Malaysia is a majority Malay community and Malay is the native and national language, Tamil and Mandarin are also the first languages of the population. However, English is also widely [...]
Which state has a big expat (foreign workers) community?
Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Johor Bahru employ many expats resulting in a significant expat community. Just north of Singapore, many expats choose to live in Johor Bahru and commute to Singapore [...]
Who should appoint an Auditor in the company?
Every company is required to appoint an auditor at any time before the first annual general meeting. It is the directors' responsibility to appoint auditors and this can be made by either [...]
What is the validity of Professional Visit Pass in Malaysia?
The Professional Visit Pass is valid for 12 months and can be renewed for another 12 months. If you’ll be undergoing a training at a factory or hotel, the pass will only [...]
What happens to the Entry Permit if a person leaves the country?
Entry Permit holders must apply for entry permit confirmation notice at the State Immigration Office.
How long does it take for your Employment Pass to be approved?
Typically, an Employment Pass (EP) take about 5 working days to be processed upon receiving all relevant document for the permit. The EP will be issued to your prospective employer once the [...]
What are the documents required to extend my pass?
1. Copy of salary slips (the last 3 months) 2. Copy of receipts from the income tax department for expatriates 3. Completed DP4 Form with EPF payment slip attached Note: All copies [...]
What is SST? What does it contains?
Sales and Service Tax (SST) is made up of two separate taxes. There is no VAT and GST has been abolished. Sales tax is imposed by a registered seller on all goods [...]
Are capital gains taxed in Malaysia?
Capital Gains are not taxed in Malaysia other than gains which will be taxed under the real property gains tax.
What are the core duties of a Corporate Secretary?
They should be well-versed with the following, Duty in relation to registered office and registers to be present at the registered office of the company, maintain registered and provide statutory documents. Duty [...]