What is a Sdn Bhd?
A Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad) is a Malaysian private company limited by shares under the Companies Act 2016, registered with SSM. It is a separate legal entity from its owners, so liability is limited to unpaid share capital. It needs at least one director and one shareholder, who can be the same person.
Statutory figures: Companies Act 2016 SSM
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"Sendirian Berhad" means "private limited". The company owns its assets, signs its own contracts, and survives changes of shareholders — this separation is why banks, corporate clients and investors treat a Sdn Bhd as the default serious structure in Malaysia.
It is the Malaysian equivalent of a Singapore Pte Ltd or a UK Ltd. A Sdn Bhd can have up to 50 shareholders and cannot offer shares to the public — that is what distinguishes it from a public Berhad.
Key facts
- Companies Act 2016; registrar: SSM
- Separate legal entity, limited liability
- Min 1 director + 1 shareholder (same person allowed), max 50 shareholders
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