777 - *AKTA SYARIKAT 2016 — Malaysia law | Esheria

777 - *AKTA SYARIKAT 2016

This part introduces the Companies Act 2016 and defines key terms used in the Act.

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Jurisdiction
Malaysia
Instrument
Act or statute
Version
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Language
en
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This part introduces the Companies Act 2016 and defines key terms used in the Act. This provision defines many company-law terms and sets basic rules for incorporation, company names, constitutions, and holding-company restrictions. This provision covers company status changes and record-keeping rules. This segment sets rules for how companies execute documents, file annual returns, manage share capital, allot shares, issue certificates, and transfer shares. This provision requires companies to register share and debenture transfers within set time limits, allows directors limited refusal or delay in some cases, and sets rules and offences for solvency statements, financial assistance, share buy-backs, and related filings.