Adam Leong, ACCA, C.A.(M), is a Licensed Tax Agent (s153 ITA) and Licensed Company Secretary (SSM) with 15 years’ experience advising Malaysian SMEs. At LBCO, he translates complex rules—e-invoicing, SST, payroll, incorporation—into clear, usable playbooks so founders can make confident decisions fast.
Part-Time Employee Payroll in Malaysia : Introduction A restaurant owner in Ipoh recently called our office in a panic. “LHDN is asking for records on my weekend staff. I thought part-timers were simple — just pay cash and we’re done, right?” Not quite. Here’s the reality: part-time employees in Malaysia trigger the same compliance requirements […]
Introduction Launching a company shouldn’t require spelunking through scattered rules and acronyms. This owner’s watchlist turns the Sdn Bhd process into clear, do-now steps with built-in “watch outs” so you dodge avoidable mistakes—from MyCOID filing to bank mandates, RBO, and first-year deadlines. It also plugs in the practical tools you’ll actually use: Bukku to get […]
The critical question every Malaysian SME faces: When does incorporating a Sdn Bhd become more tax-efficient than operating as a sole proprietorship? Our analysis shows: The break-even point typically falls between RM180,000–RM220,000 in annual profits when factoring in realistic compliance costs and director salary. For pure tax comparison, it’s closer to RM150,000–RM200,000. Why this matters in 2025: SME company tax rates […]
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