14 articles found in Malaysia

Universal Employment Act Coverage: Recent amendments mean the Malaysian Employment Act 1955 now covers almost all employees regardless of salary, fundamentally changing overtime, leave, and working hour policies for tech...

Wasiat vs. Standard Wills in Malaysia: Probate Costs and Estate Planning Mistakes for Expats Malaysia uses a dual legal system for inheritance, applying Syariah law (Wasiat) for Muslims and civil...

Malaysia Expats' Guide to Residential Tenancy Disputes and Rights Key Takeaways Renting property as an expatriate in Malaysia involves navigating distinct legal frameworks and market practices that safeguard your residency....

Malaysian law imposes identical fiduciary duties and personal liabilities on both local and foreign directors under the Companies Act 2016. Every Malaysian private company must maintain at least one resident...

Malaysia Foreign Manufacturing: Principal Hub vs Standard Subsidiary Standard manufacturing subsidiaries are ideal for straightforward localized production, while Principal Hubs suit multinationals managing regional operations and supply chains. A Principal...

Labuan Offshore Company Setup: 2026 Compliance in Malaysia Key Takeaways The Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) offers foreign investors a tax-efficient, well-regulated mid-shore jurisdiction in Malaysia. Structuring a...

Malaysia offers a preferential corporate tax rate of 5% or 10% for companies qualifying under the Global Services Hub (GSH) incentive scheme. Eligibility requires a minimum annual operating expenditure of...

Malaysia is a signatory to the Madrid Protocol, allowing international brands to streamline trademark registration through a single application. Intellectual property enforcement is managed by the Intellectual Property Corporation of...

The Companies Act 2016 provides three primary corporate rescue mechanisms: Corporate Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), Judicial Management (JM), and Schemes of Arrangement. A moratorium is a legal "shield" that prevents creditors...

Labuan companies engaged in trading activities enjoy a low corporate tax rate of 3% on net audited profits, provided they meet economic substance requirements. To maintain tax benefits, entities must...

Commercial contract termination in Malaysia is governed by the Contracts Act 1950 and established common law principles. Only a breach of a "condition" or a fundamental "innominate term" typically grants...

Legal Foundation: All commercial contracts in Malaysia are primarily governed by the Contracts Act 1950, which requires offer, acceptance, consideration, and the intention to create legal relations. Stamp Duty is...

Commercial arbitration in Malaysia is governed by the Arbitration Act 2005, which is based on the UNCITRAL Model Law, ensuring a framework that aligns with international standards. The Asian International...

Most real estate in Peninsular Malaysia is governed by the National Land Code 1965, with separate land laws in Sabah and Sarawak. Always verify which regime applies to your property....