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What is Secretary Retainer Fee

September 8, 2023

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What is Secretary Retainer Fee

Secretary Retainer Fee

In Malaysia, secretary retainer fee is the fee that company secretary firm will charge for the basic company secretarial service provided, it could be on monthly, quarterly, semiannually or annually. Generally, this fee does not cover any services provided by your ‘s company secretary, except for maintaining compliance with the Companies Act 2016.

In the secretarial field, we offer valuable incorporation packages and services. All essential services, including compliance advising will be provided.
BP-AST is more to an advisory service:

  • Advice the company and the board to compliance with statutory requirement.
  • Provide advice on secretarial support service according to company situation.
  • As an official liaison party for the company between government bodies, banker, lawyer, auditor, tax agent and other professional body.

 

Frequent Ask Question (FAQ)

  1. What is the difference between company secretary and In house secretary?
    Company secretary (CS) is an essential member of the company’s management, and it is a legal requirement that a secretary be appointed after the company’s incorporation. CS didn’t limit service for a company. A public CS could serve multiples company. But In house secretary purely provide service to a particular company as a secretarial department.
  2. Why choose a CS compare to In house secretary?
    Cost-effectiveness. Engaging a CS is often more cost-effective compared to hiring an In house secretary. This is because the company only needs to pay for the services rendered by the CS as and when required, whereas an In house secretary would require a monthly salary, benefits, and other employment related costs.
  3. What is important to have a CS?
    A CS is responsible for the efficient administration of a company. He or she needs to ensure compliance with the statutory and regulatory requirements and at the same time carries out duties or instructions made by the board of directors. A CS also acts as a mediator between shareholders and directors.
  4. Why appoint BP-AST as your CS?
    BP-AST is an all-in-one accounting firm offering professional accounting, taxation, company secretarial, seminar and business advisory services, making it the perfect partner for entrepreneurs. Through its exceptional market insight, BP-AST has helped many companies optimize their positioning and processes to become more competitive in the marketplace. Mr. Raymen Lee, the Principal Consultant and Director, is a Chartered Accountant Worldwide (CAW) and Master In Business Administration (MBA) holder who has provided many companies with the right solutions to take their business performance to the next level.

 

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CONSTITUTION

October 4, 2024

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CONSTITUTION What is a Company Constitution? In organizations, constitution determine crucial details related to the company, its shareholders, directors, and company secretary. It is a formal document outlining the regulations governing a company. It also outlines the interactions between the corporation, its owners, directors, and other significant individuals. The company’s constitution is a legally binding contract between board of company, within compliance with the Companies Act and any other applicable laws. By registering a new business, the company’s constitution must be carefully taken into account. When a new constitution is adopted or a change to the constitution has been made, a resolution made by the shareholders of the company must be passed in order for such changes to officially take effect. Importance of a Company Constitution Contract between the firm and board of the Company. The personal status of a company’s shareholders is thus unaffected by its laws. Any clauses in a constitution that could grant personal rights may not be enforced by a shareholder.   What is Included in a Malaysian Company’s Constitution? Appointments of board of Company Inspections of the company’s books Annual general and extraordinary general meetings Issues related to the company’s shares and dividends Type of company Shares & share certificates Transfer of shares Dividends Meetings of the members of the board of directors Voting rights during meetings Director Remuneration Official company documents Conflict of interests Powers and responsibilities of directors Powers and responsibilities of a company secretary Indemnities Shareholders’ loan facility   Rights of Shareholders According to a Malaysian Company’s Constitution. A guideline for how a Malaysian corporation is to be governed are laid out in its constitution. Companies without a constitution must rely on the Companies Act to determine the rights, responsibilities, and obligations of each shareholder. Shareholders are not responsible for the management of the business on a daily basis, nor are they involved. The Companies Act does specify that a company’s shareholders have some authority.

THE PROPER WAY FOR DIRECTOR TO WITHDRAW FUNDS FROM COMPANY

September 13, 2024

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6 Proper Ways For Director to Take Money From Company 1.Director Advance A director’s early advance of funds to the company Change to paid-up capital to strengthen the loan profile   2.Dividend Distribution according to the share ratio Dividend income is not taxable   3.Director Claim The expenses which are related to the business: Telephone expenses Upkeep of Motor Vehicle Fees of social events   4.Director Salary Need to pay EPF,SOCSO,EIS and PCB Prepare Director Resolution   5.Rental Assets in the name of an individual   (exp: properties/motor vehicle) Pay rental to the director on time   6.Director Borrowing      Company interest is payable A loan contract is signed between the company and the director

LANJUTAN MASA (EOT)

September 6, 2024

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Apakah itu Lanjutan Masa Lanjutan Masa Untuk Edaran dan Serahsimpan Penyata Kewangan Inisiatif Lanjutan Masa ialah langkah yang dilaksanakan oleh pihak berkuasa kawal selia di Malaysia untuk menyokong syarikat yang menghadapi kesukaran dalam memenuhi kewajipan berkanun disebabkan oleh keadaan yang tidak dijangka. Ia bertujuan untuk menyediakan masa tambahan untuk syarikat melengkapkan penyata kewangan mereka, mengadakan Mesyuarat Agung Tahunan (AGM), melengkapkan dokumen berkanun, dan membenarkan firma audit menyelesaikan tugasan yang tertangguh. Mengapa terdapat Lanjutan Masa Bagi syarikat swasta di Malaysia, penyata kewangan yang telah diaudit mesti diedarkan dalam tempoh enam bulan dari Akhir Tahun Kewangan (FYE) dan diserahkan kepada SSM dalam tempoh 30 hari dari tarikh edaran. Walau bagaimanapun, syarikat mungkin menghadapi cabaran dalam memenuhi tarikh akhir ini disebabkan oleh pelbagai sebab, seperti gangguan perniagaan, krisis kesihatan atau perubahan dalam peraturan. Dalam kes sedemikian, syarikat boleh memohon Lanjutan Masa. Apa yang akan ditawarkan oleh Pelanjutan Masa Di bawah inisiatif ini, syarikat layak untuk memohon tempoh lanjutan 90 hari untuk menyediakan penyata kewangan, laporan pengarah dan laporan audit mereka. Sebagai contoh, jika tarikh edaran penyata kewangan ialah 31 Mei 2021, tempoh lanjutan adalah sehingga 30 Ogos 2021. Begitu juga, jika tarikh penyerahan kepada SSM ialah 30 Jun 2021, tempoh lanjutan adalah sehingga 30 September 2021. Cara memohon Lanjutan Masa Untuk memohon Lanjutan Masa , Setiausaha Syarikat dikehendaki mengemukakan borang permohonan [Seksyen 259(2)] kepada SSM. Permohonan hendaklah disertakan dengan dokumen sokongan yang diperlukan. SSM akan menyemak permohonan dan menentukan sama ada syarikat layak untuk dilanjutkan berdasarkan alasan yang diberikan oleh syarikat dan keadaan sekitar kelewatan itu. Adalah penting untuk ambil perhatian bahawa Pelanjutan Masa tidak mengecualikan syarikat daripada kewajipannya untuk memfailkan penyata kewangan atau dokumen berkanun tetapi memberikan masa tambahan untuk berbuat demikian. Kegagalan untuk memenuhi tarikh akhir yang dilanjutkan boleh mengakibatkan penalti atau akibat lain seperti yang ditetapkan oleh undang-undang dan peraturan yang berkaitan. Oleh itu, adalah penting bagi syarikat untuk membuat permohonan yang tepat pada masanya dan tepat untuk Lanjutan Masa dan memastikan pematuhan kepada semua keperluan berkanun.