All Malaysia companies registered within SSM must lodge Annual Return (AR). This includes Exempt Private Companies.Companies must submit to the SSM an Annual Return (AR) for each calendar year.Annual submissions to the Registrar via the MBRS platform may only be filed by a licensed Company Secretary or appointed Company Agent. The Company Secretary will digitally sign and lodge Annual Return (AR) to the SSM via the Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS) portal.
By submitting the document, the stakeholders will be informed that the company is still exist at the anniversary or registered date for the year submitted. The information provided will usually assist the company’s stakeholders to form a general understanding about the company.
Under the Companies Act 2016, all registered companies must submit these annual documents:
Annual Return (AR) :contains updated company particulars including:business activities and location,registered office address,director(s), company secretary(ies), and member details,shareholding structure.The purpose of annual return is to confirms company’s active status and Provides stakeholders with current operational insights
Financial Statements & Reports (FS): provides critical financial data for stakeholders to assess:financial health and earnings potential. Its responsibility is to maintain internal controls and proper accounting records for directors
| Company Type | Annual Return (AR) | Financial Statements (FS) |
| Private Company | Within 30 days of anniversary | Within 30 days of AGM |
| Public Company | Within 30 days of anniversary | Within 30 days of circulation to members |
Non – compliance with the relevant regulations regarding annual return filing is a serious matter. A company and each of its officers who violate this section are considered to have committed an offence.
Upon conviction, they will face a fine of up to RM 50,000. In the case of a continuing offence, an additional fine of up to RM 1,000 per day will be imposed for each day the offence persists after the conviction.
Moreover, if a company fails to lodge an Annual Return (AR) for three or more consecutive years, the Registrar reserves the right to strike the company off the register. This can have far – reaching consequences for the company’s operations and reputation. Therefore, it is crucial for companies and their officers to ensure timely and accurate submission of the annual return to avoid these penalties.
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