Three practice areas. One considered approach.
We focus on the aspects of corporate law where the quality of advice shapes outcomes most directly — formation, governance, and the architecture of business groups.
← Back to HomeHow we approach every engagement
Every engagement begins with a genuine effort to understand the situation as it actually exists — not the situation that would fit most neatly into a standard scope of work. We ask questions before drafting, we consider interactions with existing arrangements, and we maintain regular communication throughout.
Where a matter touches on tax treatment, accounting implications, or regulatory approvals, we coordinate with the relevant advisers as a matter of course. Corporate structure does not exist in isolation.
Company Incorporation & SSM Registration
End-to-end incorporation support for Sdn Bhd companies, LLPs, and sole proprietorships registered with SSM. We discuss the implications of each structure in plain language — liability exposure, tax treatment, reporting obligations, foreign shareholder considerations under the Companies Act 2016 — so you can choose with a clear picture of what each involves.
"The engagement covers name search, drafting of the constitution, preparation of statutory forms, beneficial ownership declarations, and first-year compliance calendar setup. Includes a one-hour post-incorporation briefing with your directors and a bound hard copy of statutory records."
What is included
- Company name availability search with SSM
- Constitution drafting (bespoke to your requirements)
- Super Form and Section 58 notice preparation
- Beneficial ownership declaration (BOD) filing
- First-year compliance calendar setup
- One-hour post-incorporation briefing for directors
- Bound hard copy of statutory records
Process Steps
- 01Initial consultation to determine structure
- 02Name search and reservation with SSM
- 03Constitution and statutory form drafting
- 04Director and shareholder consents obtained
- 05Filing and registration via SSM online system
- 06Post-incorporation briefing and handover of records
What Founders Commonly Ask
Shareholders' Agreement & Constitution Drafting
Bespoke drafting and negotiation of shareholders' agreements and company constitutions for founding teams, investor rounds, and joint ventures. Our approach is collaborative and explanatory; each clause is set alongside a short rationale so every signatory understands what they are agreeing to. Includes up to three rounds of revision and a closing session to walk through the final document with the signing parties.
Areas covered
- Decision-making thresholds and reserved matters
- Transfer restrictions and pre-emption rights
- Tag-along and drag-along mechanics
- Deadlock resolution provisions
- Founder vesting arrangements
- Up to three rounds of revision
- Closing walkthrough session with signing parties
- Clause-by-clause rationale document
Corporate Restructuring & Cross-Border Advisory
Structured support for groups considering reorganisation, share reconstructions, internal transfers, subsidiary creation, or cross-border holding arrangements. Engagements typically include current-state mapping, target structure design with reference to Bank Negara exchange control notices and applicable double-taxation treaties, drafting of sale and purchase agreements, directors' resolutions, statutory filings, and coordination with accountants and tax advisers. We work at the pace of your board and provide written briefings at each decision point.
Engagement scope
- Current-state group structure mapping
- Target structure design and options analysis
- Bank Negara exchange control assessment
- Double-taxation treaty analysis
- Sale and purchase agreement drafting
- Directors' resolutions and statutory filings
- Coordination with accountants and tax advisers
- Written briefings at each decision point
Typical Restructuring Scenarios
- Operating company creating a holding company structure
- Group rationalisation of dormant or redundant subsidiaries
- Malaysian company establishing a Singapore or HK holding vehicle
- Share reconstruction ahead of external investment
- Internal asset or business transfer between group entities
Which service fits your situation?
Use this guide to identify which service area is most relevant to where you are now.
| Your Situation | Incorporation RM 780 |
Shareholders' Agreement RM 2,400 |
Restructuring From RM 3,850 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting a new business | ● | ○ | ○ |
| Multiple founders or co-investors | ● | ● | ○ |
| Raising external investment | ○ | ● | ○ |
| Existing group reorganisation | ○ | ○ | ● |
| Foreign shareholder involvement | ● | ● | ● |
| Cross-border holding structure | ○ | ○ | ● |
● Primary service area ○ Not the primary fit (though may be part of a wider engagement)
Professional Standards
Legal Professional Privilege
Communications with Bijaksana Partners practitioners are protected by legal professional privilege under Malaysian law.
Written Engagement Letters
Every engagement is preceded by a written scope and fee letter. No work begins without an agreed and documented understanding.
Revision Cycles Included
Shareholders' agreement engagements include up to three revision cycles. Other work includes revisions within the agreed scope as standard.
AMLA Due Diligence
Client due diligence conducted in accordance with AMLA 2001, including beneficial ownership verification and risk assessment.
PDPA 2010 Compliance
Client data handled in accordance with Malaysia's Personal Data Protection Act 2010. No sharing outside engagement scope.
One Business Day Response
We respond to all substantive client queries within one Malaysian business day. Direct practitioner contact maintained throughout.
Not sure which service applies?
An initial conversation usually clarifies this within fifteen minutes. We are glad to spend that time with you before any engagement is agreed.
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