Year-1 compliance calendar
If you incorporate today, here is every compliance obligation in your first year โ so there are no surprises.
Day 0Sdn Bhd incorporated
SSMCertificate of Incorporation issued. ROC number assigned. Your company legally exists.
Within 1 monthOpen corporate bank account
Malaysian bankRequired to receive payments and deposit paid-up capital. We introduce you to Maybank, CIMB, and RHB.
Within 3 monthsRegister for income tax (e-Filing)
LHDNCorporate income tax registration with the Inland Revenue Board. Required to file annual returns.
VariesSST registration (if applicable)
Royal Malaysian CustomsSales and Service Tax registration required if revenue exceeds RM500,000 per year.
Annual (by due date)Annual return (Section 68)
SSMAnnual return must be filed within 30 days of the anniversary of incorporation. Company secretary handles this for you.
7 months after FY-endCorporate income tax return (Form C)
LHDNAnnual corporate tax return due 7 months after financial year-end. Leap tracks and reminds you of this deadline.
Critical deadline โ penalties or deactivation if missed
Situational โ applies depending on revenue or structure