Corporate Law of Malaysia : Incorporating a business in Malaysia

May Yee Ng; Chee Fei Chang

doi:10.2139/ssrn.3797479

Corporate Law of Malaysia : Incorporating a business in Malaysia

May Yee Ng, Chee Fei Chang

School of Social Sciences

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Abstract

This article describes the formation and lifecycle of an incorporated companies; the role, duties and risk of a promoter; the legal standing of pre-incorporation contracts and the legal effect of incorporation. This article also discusses the effect of abolishment of common seal under the Malaysia Companies Act 2016. Both Malaysia and UK caselaw were referred to where appropriate. The writing of this article employs the hermeneutics analysis of relevant legislation(s). It provides a quick and simplified reference for students and non-practitioner.

Original language	English
Publisher	SSRN
Number of pages	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.3797479
Publication status	Published - 28 Mar 2021

Keywords

Malaysia
corporate
company
law

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Business,Management and Accounting

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