# Can I be my own company secretary? — Robo Company Secretary
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## Can I be my own company secretary?

Last updated: 17 October 2026 Answer from Robo Company Secretary How we write answers

Only if you personally hold the qualification — an SSM practising certificate or membership of a prescribed body like MAICSA. Two more constraints: a sole director cannot double as the secretary, and the secretary must ordinarily reside in Malaysia. For nearly all founders the realistic answer is no, which is why the retainer is a fact of Sdn Bhd life.

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Sources: Companies Act 2016 s.235–241

Also asked as: act as own secretary; director as secretary; self appointed cosec; avoid secretary fee.

### Key facts

- Must hold licence/prescribed membership personally
- Sole director cannot be the secretary

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