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Do You Need a Shareholders' Agreement With Just One Business Partner?
With exactly two shareholders every disagreement is a deadlock, and the default rules will not break the tie for you.
Read the guide →Practical legal guides for Malaysian SME owners, written by CF Lee, Partner at KP Lu & Tan. Real risk scenarios, plain English, no jargon.
With exactly two shareholders every disagreement is a deadlock, and the default rules will not break the tie for you.
Read the guide →Probation is not a free pass for Malaysian employers. You still need just cause, notice, and the right contract wording before terminating.
Read the guide →No agreed exit mechanism means a shareholder dispute with no rules, no deadline, and no default valuation. The fix is a clause that should have existed from day one.
Read the guide →A Labour Office complaint is not a court claim, but treating it casually is expensive. Most disputes are resolved at mediation if you respond on time.
Read the guide →Malaysian law does not stop someone from working for a competitor simply because they used to work for you. What protects you is what was written into their contract before they left.
Read the guide →When you hire an employee in Malaysia, EPF is due within 7 days, SOCSO and EIS within 30 days, and missing EPF can expose directors to personal liability.
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