What Is It?
Any change to who directs or owns your company — appointing a new director, resigning an existing one, or transferring/allotting shares — must be formally resolved and lodged with SSM under the Companies Act 2016. This is for companies already registered with SSM; if you haven't incorporated yet, see Sdn Bhd Registration instead.
Keep your records current
Why You Need It
- SSM's records must reflect who actually directs and owns your company — this is a legal obligation, not optional paperwork.
- Banks, investors, and clients may rely on SSM's records — an outdated register can cause friction with things like bank account changes or due diligence.
- An outgoing director remains legally responsible until the change is properly filed — don't leave it informal.
What You'll Need
- Details of the incoming and/or outgoing director/shareholder (name, MyKad, contact details).
- MyKad (IC) front and back for anyone being newly appointed.
- We prepare the board/members' resolutions for you — you won't need to draft anything yourself.
Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Once we have complete details and documents, we typically prepare and lodge the change with SSM within 1–3 working days. Processing time on SSM's end can vary.
Yes — our form covers both. Let us know both the incoming and outgoing details and we'll prepare the correct resolutions for each.
Yes, this service covers shareholder changes and share transfers as well as director changes. If your situation is more complex (e.g. a new share class, or a significant restructuring), contact us first so we can scope it properly.
A director's legal responsibilities continue until the resignation is properly lodged with SSM — this is exactly why timely filing matters. We recommend not delaying once someone has agreed to step down.
Keep Your Company Records Current
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