If you are planning on doing business in Malaysia
knowledge of the investment environment and
information on the legal, accounting and taxation
framework are essential to keep you on the right track.
Doing business in Country Name
Contents
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Foreword
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Country Profile
2
Regulatory environment
4
Finance
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Imports
7
Business entities
8
Labour
10
Financial reporting and audit
13
Contact details
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Doing business in Malaysia
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Foreword
SJ Grant Thornton is a member firm within Grant Thornton International. SJ Grant Thornton was
established in 1974 and ever since, has progressed expeditiously in every aspect. We provide
innovative, yet practical advice in a range of assurance, tax and specialist services to privately held
businesses and public interest entities. Today, we are ranked as one of the leading accounting and
consulting firms in Malaysia. We operate from our main office in Kuala Lumpur and other offices in
Penang, Johor Bahru and Kuantan.
Grant Thornton International is one of the world's leading organisations of independently owned
and managed accounting and consulting firms providing assurance, tax and specialist advice to
privately held businesses and public interest entities.
The strength of each local firm is reflected in the quality of the international organisation. All Grant
Thornton International member firms share a commitment to providing the same high quality
service to their clients wherever they choose to do business.
This guide has been prepared for the assistance of those interested in doing business in Malaysia. It
does not cover the subject exhaustively but is intended to answer some of the important, broad
questions that may arise. When specific problems occur in practice, it will often be necessary to refer
to the laws and regulations of Malaysia and to obtain appropriate accounting and legal advice. This
guide contains only brief notes and...