(Sec update) What Directors Should Do After Incorporation
(Sec update) What Directors Should Do After Incorporation
Embarking on the corporate journey in Malaysia involves more than just the initial setup. Directors play a crucial role in steering the company through ongoing responsibilities.
This article outlines key post-incorporation tasks, including filing Annual Returns, submitting Financial Statements, and managing Tax Returns to LHDN. Adhering to these deadlines is essential to avoid penalties and ensure regulatory compliance.
Join us as we explore the vital steps directors must take after incorporation for sustained success in the Malaysian business landscape.
Annual Return
According to the Companies Act 2016 in Malaysia, the Annual Return is a statutory document that companies need to file with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). This document allows companies to update and confirm their registered information with the SSM, including details about shareholders, directors, registered office address, share capital, and financial position.
Typically, the Company Secretary will prepare the Annual Return for the Director's review, approved via the Directors' Written Resolution. Once approved, the Company Secretary will submit the Annual Return (Section 68) via MBRS.
Companies are required to file the Annual Return within 30 days from the anniversary of their incorporation date.
Financial Statement
The board of directors must ensure that the company's financial statement is submitted within the specified deadline to SSM. The board oversees the financial reporting process, ensuring that management fulfills its responsibilities in preparing accurate and reliable financial statements. After the management account is ready, an approved auditor audits the report to provide assurance in accordance with relevant auditing standards.
The auditor expresses an opinion on whether the financial statements present a true and fair view of the company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows. This opinion is crucial for stakeholders such as bankers, shareholders, employees, and creditors.
Once the audited report is ready, the director circulates it within 6 months from the financial year-end to shareholders by conducting a meeting. After circulation, the auditor passes the audited report to the secretary to arrange for submission to SSM within 30 days from the circulation date.
Tax Return to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN):
Form E
Employers must submit Form E annually to report employees' income details, including their name, identification number, employment income, and tax deductions. Employers are responsible for deducting the appropriate amount of income tax from employees' salaries and remitting it to the tax authorities.
The deadline for submitting Form E is typically in March of the following year, done electronically through the e-filing system provided by the Inland Revenue Board.
CP204
Used by companies to declare estimated chargeable income and determine installment payments for the upcoming year, CP204 is part of the corporate tax filing process in Malaysia. Companies must submit CP204 within 7 months from the end of their accounting period.
Based on the estimated chargeable income declared, companies must make installment payments through the e-filing system.
Form C
Form C is used by companies to report actual chargeable income, tax adjustments, and other relevant details to the Inland Revenue Board. The deadline for submitting Form C is usually within seven months from the end of the company's financial year. Companies need to provide details of financial transactions, income, expenses, and other relevant financial information. Form C, along with audited financial statements, is typically submitted electronically through the e-filing system.
Conclusion
Late submission of these crucial documents may result in penalties or compounds imposed by SSM or LHDN. Directors must adhere to these deadlines to maintain compliance and avoid legal repercussions.
Engaging these professionals from company secretaries, auditors, accountants, and tax agents not only ensures compliance with regulatory requirements but also provides valuable insights, allowing directors to navigate the intricacies of corporate governance with confidence and precision.
This collaboration ensures precision in meeting regulatory requirements, offering directors the necessary support to steer their businesses toward sustained success.
PS : Authored by Syazwan, our secretary associate in THK, in her personal LinkedIn post
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