Update Business or Registered Address Online
You need to keep the business and registered addresses updated with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM). CCM imposes a penalty when current addresses do not match with the records of CCM. If you want to update your business or registered address, please click the following button and place an order online.
Frequently Asked Question
What is a business address?
Business address refers to the physical address of your company where official documents and correspondences are received.
What is the registered address?
Registered address refers to the postal address of your company where all statutory notices are sent. This is also the address that will appear in the company’s registration documents.
How do I update my business or registered address with CCM?
You need to update the information of your business or registered address with the company secretary who can communicate with CCM to update the addresses.
What is the penalty for not updating my business or registered address with CCM?
The Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) will impose a fine of RM200 for failure to update the current addresses within 30 days of changing the addresses. It is an offense under the Act for a person who is in charge of a company to fail to make any necessary changes to the registered details of business after being requested to do so. If convicted, he will be fined not more than RM10,000 or imprisoned for a term not exceeding one year, or both.
Is it mandatory to update the business address?
Yes, it is mandatory to update the business address if it has changed since the last filing with Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM). When current addresses do not correspond to the CCM records, penalties may be incurred.
What is the procedure to update a business or registered office address?
The procedure to update a business or registered office address is to submit an online form with the updated information. You may attach scanned copies of the supporting documents usually, the company’s business registration certificate and utility bills with the updated address.
What are the consequences of not updating my registered office address?
If you fail to update your registered office or business address, the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) will provide notice of contravention under section 175(3) of the Companies Act 2016 and impose a penalty.
What is the difference between a business address and registered address?
The main difference between a business address and registered office address is that the registered office is the designated postal address for the company to which all statutory notices are sent, whereas the business address is where official documents and correspondences are received. The registered address will appear on the company’s registration documents, such as the Certificate of Incorporation.
Can I get help to update my business or registered office address?
Yes, you can get help from our company secretary to update your business or registered office address. Please place an order online to OneCompany.
Can I change my business or office address after registering a company?
You are allowed to change your business or registered office address after the company has been registered. The procedure to do so is to submit an online form with the updated information. You may attach scanned copies of the supporting documents, such as the company’s business registration certificate and utility bills with the updated address.
Do you provide registered address service?
Yes, we provide registered address service in Malaysia. The registered address must be a physical office address, and it cannot be a P.O. Box address. The fee for this service is RM60 per month.