Does a dormant company still cost money?
Yes. A dormant company still needs annual returns, financial statements, a secretary and a registered office. Audit exemption depends on SSM's qualifying conditions; stopping trade alone is insufficient. Upkeep depends on the filings and accounting work required. For an eligible unused company, strike-off (RM 3,500 inclusive of SST) may be worth comparing with continued upkeep.
Sources: Companies Act 2016 s.68SSM Practice Directive 10/2024
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We check outstanding obligations and audit-exemption eligibility before quoting. Dormancy does not automatically remove tax returns or other compliance work.
Key facts
- Statutory obligations continue when dormant
- Audit exemption is conditional
- Strike-off eligibility must be checked separately
Call +60 10-383 5988 (a licensed secretary replies within one working hour (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm MYT; outside hours, first thing next working day)) or walk in at J-3A-15, Solaris Mont Kiara.