Missing a compliance deadline could cost your Sdn Bhd company more than fines—it could damage your reputation and invite legal risks. We get it—who likes dealing with tedious paperwork and endless reminders?
Are you prepared to meet all the Sdn Bhd compliance deadlines for 2025?
You could explore our expert corporate secretaries to handle it all for you (or make the switch if you already have one but aren’t satisfied with their services). That said, it’s always good to stay informed. Here’s what you need to know about the most important deadlines to keep your business compliant in 2025.
Annual Returns
Stay compliant by filing your annual returns on time, one of the most critical Sdn Bhd compliance deadlines for 2025.
- File By: Within 30 days of your incorporation anniversary
- Requirement: Ensure your company’s information is up-to-date with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
- Tip: Mark your incorporation anniversary in your calendar and set reminders to submit early.
Financial Statements
- Circulation Deadline: Circulate within six months of your financial year-end.
- Lodgement Deadline: Lodge with SSM within 30 days after circulation.
- Tip: Work closely with your auditors to ensure financial statements are prepared and approved on time.
Corporate Tax Deadlines
Form C
- Definition: The annual corporate tax return for Sdn Bhd companies.
- Deadline: Submit within seven months of your financial year-end.
- Tip: Engage a tax consultant to ensure accurate reporting and avoid late penalties.
CP204 Form
- Definition: An estimate of taxable income for the assessment year.
- Deadlines:
- New Companies: File within three months of incorporation.
- Existing Companies: File 30 days before the new basis period begins.
- Tip: Review your financial projections carefully to avoid underestimating your tax liability, which can result in fines.
Form CP58
- Definition: A report detailing incentives provided to agents, distributors, or dealers.
- Deadline: Submit by 31 March 2025.
- Tip: Maintain accurate records of incentives throughout the year to simplify reporting.
Employee-Related Tax Deadlines
Form E
Employers must report the previous year’s employee wages, allowances, and deductions in this form. Submit it by 31 March 2025, and double-check employee records to ensure accuracy before filing.
Form EA
Provide this form to summarize each employee’s earnings and tax deductions for the prior year. Distribute it to employees by 28 February 2025 so they have enough time to file their tax returns.
Form PCB2
Use this form to claim tax deductions for eligible employees and submit it with Form E. File it with LHDN by 31 March 2025, ensuring all deductions are calculated and documented correctly to avoid errors.
Quick Summary Table: Key Deadlines for 2025
| Form/Submission | Deadline | Tip |
| Annual Returns | Within 30 days of incorporation | Set reminders for early submission |
| Financial Statements | Circulation: 6 months after FY-endLodgement: 30 days after circulation | Collaborate closely with auditors |
| Form C (Corporate Tax) | 7 months after FY-end | Work with a tax consultant |
| CP204 Form | New: 3 months after incorporationExisting: 30 days before the basis period begins | Review financial projections to avoid underestimations |
| Form CP58 | 31 March 2025 | Keep accurate incentive records throughout the year |
| Form E | 31 March 2025 | Verify employee records |
| Form EA | 28 February 2025 | Distribute early to allow employees to file personal tax returns |
| Form PCB2 | 31 March 2025 | Ensure accurate calculation and documentation of deductions |
Consequences of Missing Deadlines
Failing to meet Malaysia’s statutory deadlines can result in:
- Fines: Non-compliance may lead to significant monetary penalties.
- Legal Risks: Delayed submissions can attract scrutiny from regulatory authorities.
- Reputational Damage: Non-compliance can tarnish your business’s reputation, affecting future opportunities.
Deadlines Don’t Wait, and Neither Should You!
Compliance with Malaysia’s tax and statutory requirements is critical for Sdn Bhd companies. Proper planning, diligent record-keeping, and the right reminders can help avoid penalties and maintain a company’s good standing.
Need help managing your deadlines? Contact Altomate for a free consultation or connect with our team of specialists to make 2025 your most organised and compliant year yet!
