The Different Professionals Every Sdn Bhd Should Expect (and How They Work Together)

The Different Professionals Every Sdn Bhd Should Expect (and How They Work Together)

When someone first registers a Sdn Bhd, the first question usually sounds like this:

“Why need so many people ah? Company secretary, accountant, auditor, tax agent — can’t one person do all meh?”

I get it. It feels complicated at first.
But once you understand how each professional plays a different role, it actually makes perfect sense — and it keeps your company safe.

Let’s go through them one by one 👇

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🧾 1. The Company Secretary — Your Legal Compass

This is the first professional every Sdn Bhd must have by law.
A licensed company secretary ensures your company complies with the Companies Act 2016.

They:

• File your annual returns to SSM.
• Prepare and record board resolutions.
• Update director and shareholder information.
• Keep your statutory registers accurate.

A good secretary doesn’t just file — they advise.
At Trust Maven®, this is our foundation: making sure every legal and structural detail is right the first time.

Think of your secretary as the company’s legal GPS — guiding every turn safely.

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📊 2. The Accountant — Your Numbers Translator

Accountants handle the day-to-day recording of transactions, invoices, and payments.
They prepare your management accounts, track cashflow, and make sure your books are ready for audit or tax filing.

Without proper accounting, you can’t see your true performance or make good business decisions.

In the Compliance360 journey, our accountants work closely with your CoSec team — so every resolution, payment, and director action is reflected correctly in your books.

Clean books = clear vision = smarter decisions.

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🧮 3. The Auditor — Your Independent Checker

An auditor reviews your financial statements to confirm they’re true and fair.
They’re not there to catch you — they’re there to protect everyone involved.

Even with the new audit-exemption criteria starting FY 2025, audits remain crucial for bigger companies, or those seeking investors, grants, or bank loans.

Our system keeps you audit-ready — meaning no scramble for missing receipts when the auditor arrives.

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💰 4. The Tax Agent — Your Link to LHDN

A licensed tax agent handles your company’s tax submissions and planning.
They help you:

• Estimate and file CP204 payments correctly.
• Claim allowable expenses and incentives.
• Stay compliant with the Income Tax Act 1967.

Good tax agents don’t just file forms — they help you avoid surprises.
At Trust Maven®, our accounting and tax processes are designed to sync, so your numbers flow neatly into your tax report.

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👩‍💼 5. The Payroll & HR Specialist — Your People Partner

Once you start hiring, you’ll need proper HR support.
This includes:

• Registering for EPF, SOCSO, EIS.
• Preparing payslips and ensuring statutory deductions.
• Managing leave and employee records.

Small mistakes here can lead to big penalties.
A payroll specialist ensures your staff are paid accurately — and your company stays on the right side of the law.

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📈 6. The Business Adviser — Your Strategy Partner

When your company stabilises, you’ll naturally look at growth — new products, regions, or investors.
A business adviser helps you plan structure, expansion, and valuation.

They don’t replace your CoSec or accountant — they build on top of what’s already solid.
That’s the final layer in the Compliance360 model — turning good governance into confident growth.

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💬 Final Thoughts

A Sdn Bhd isn’t meant to be handled by one person.

Each professional covers a different angle:

• 🧾 Secretary — keeps you compliant.
• 📊 Accountant — keeps you accurate.
• 🧮 Auditor — keeps you credible.
• 💰 Tax Agent — keeps you lawful.
• 👩‍💼 HR — keeps you fair.
• 📈 Adviser — keeps you growing.

At Trust Maven®, we bring all these functions into one connected ecosystem through Compliance360 — so your company moves smoothly from compliance to growth, without gaps or confusion.

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“A successful Sdn Bhd isn’t just about one expert — it’s about having all the right ones working together.”

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💌 Unsure if your company has all the right professionals in place?
Message Trust Maven® for a free Compliance360™ screening — we’ll review what’s missing and show you how each role fits into your business.