by Donovan & Ho | Oct 23, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Real Estate, Tax
Reading through the full 55 pages of the Budget 2017 speech over my Sunday morning coffee, I’ve decided to narrow down this blog post and pick out some key highlights which are of my personal / professional interest – ie, Startups, Property, Company tax...
by Donovan & Ho | Mar 31, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Employment Law, Tax
In Part 1, we explored some FAQs about the basic mechanics and workings of an Employee Stock Option Scheme (“ESOS”). In Part 2, we address the basic tax implications on both the company and employee of an ESOS. As attractive and effective using ESOS may be,...
by Donovan & Ho | Feb 2, 2016 | Corporate and Commercial, Tax
In considering which business vehicle to use in Malaysia, the feature of a limited liability in a private limited company (Sendirian Berhad or ‘Sdn. Bhd.’) appeals to many. It allows the founder/shareholder to sleep better at night knowing that his personal wealth is...
by Donovan & Ho | Oct 26, 2015 | Tax
Here’s my attempt to string together a few selected Malaysian Budget 2016 announcements for SMEs and start-ups (mainly manufacturing, agriculture & technology) to chew on. More labour costs: Increased Minimum Wage Firstly, for the bad news. Businesses can expect...
by Donovan & Ho | Sep 29, 2015 | Corporate and Commercial, Tax
At the early stages of a start-up founder’s journey, before any significant expenses are incurred, any material contracts are signed, and more importantly, before anyone can take your business seriously, the question of ‘Which business vehicle?’ should come to mind....
by Donovan & Ho | Jan 21, 2015 | Tax
NB: The content in this article is only updated as of 22 January 2015. Are Joint Management Bodies and Management Corporations a ‘business’? Some have tried to argue that residential Joint Management Bodies (JMB) and Management Corporations (MC) are non-profit...
