by Donovan & Ho | Feb 23, 2017 | Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Tax
Our partners were featured in the February – March 2017 edition of Asian Property Review: Donovan Cheah provided his views on the proposed amendments to the Bankruptcy Act 1967, by answering some questions posed by readers: The proposed amendments to the...
by Donovan & Ho | Dec 16, 2016 | Tax
In this article, we will explore the implications of the changes in withholding tax pursuant to the Budget 2017 (see our first article here) that may impact your business, especially if your business receives or outsources skilled services from overseas. The Expanded...
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...
