When a business decides to protect its brand, one of the first steps is often to register its trademark. But trademark registration can involve more than simply preparing and filing an application.
Most Malaysian businesses follow the same route: pick a company name, check its availability with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (“SSM”), and once approved, proceed with incorporation.
Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) are commonly used at the early stage of a business relationship to outline the framework of a potential collaboration — before a joint venture, partnership, or any definitive agreement is finalized.
Effective 1 January 2026, Malaysia has implemented a self-assessment regime for stamp duty, administered by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN)
A last will and testament (Will) is an essential legal document that outlines how a person's property and assets will be distributed after their death...
The Employment (Amendment) Act 2022 which introduces major amendments to employment law in Malaysia were initially scheduled to come into…
All you need to know about Shareholders’ Agreement. WHAT IS A SHAREHOLDERS’ AGREEMENT? A Shareholders’ Agreement (‘SHA‘) is an agreement…
Below, we explain (in simple terms) 4 of the most common property-related taxes in Malaysia. 1. QUIT RENT An annual…
NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (‘NDA’) An NDA is used to protect the secrecy of a business’s confidential information that it shares with…