For Malaysian businesses seeking to raise capital for a specific venture, options like bank loans or issuing new shares are well-known. However, there is another regulated pathway that allows companies to pool funds from the public for a common enterprise: the Interest Scheme (Skim Kepentingan). Governed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) under the […]
SSM to Mandate Digital Beneficial Ownership Reporting: A Guide for Malaysian Companies
In a major move to enhance corporate transparency and align with global anti-money laundering standards, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) has announced the upcoming launch of a mandatory digital Beneficial Ownership (BO) reporting system. The new electronic platform, expected to be rolled out in phases starting Q4 2025, will require all registered companies to […]