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GUIDELINES ON COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

These Guidelines are issued pursuant to section 20C of the

Companies Commission of Malaysia Act 2001.

A. INTRODUCTION

1. A company limited by guarantee (CLBG) is a public company

incorporated with the principal liability of its members limited by the

constitution to such amount as the members undertake to

contribute to the assets of the company if the company is wound

up.

2. Activities of a CLBG must be in line with the objects as

specified in paragraph 5. A CLBG may only hold any land or property

if it is issued with a license by the Ministry of Domestic Trade,

Cooperatives and Consumerism (Minister).

3. There are two types of CLBG under the Companies Act 2016

(CA 2016):

(a) CLBG without the word "Berhad" or "Bhd"; and

(b) CLBG with the word "Berhad" or "Bhd".

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B. INCORPORATION UNDER SECTION 45 CA 2016

4. A CLBG may be incorporated by lodging an application to the

Registrar together with a constitution.

5. A CLBG can only be formed for the following objects:

(a) providing recreation or amusement;

(b) promoting commerce and industry;

(c) promoting art;

(d) promoting science;

(e) promoting religion;

(f) promoting charity;

(g) promoting pension or superannuation schemes; or

(h) promoting any other objects useful for the community or

country, such as:

(i) environment;

(ii) health;

(iii) education;

(iv) research;

(v) social; or

(vi) sports.

6. For avoidance of doubt, no other company can be formed for

purposes specified under paragraph 5.

7. If any Ministry, Government Agency or authorities intends to

incorporate a CLBG, an approval letter from the Ministry,

Government Agency or authorities is required to be submitted

together with the application to incorporate the CLBG.

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Requirement of founder or director

8. A founder or director of a CLBG must be a person who is fit

and proper and is not disqualified under the CA 2016.

9. For the purposes of determining whether a person is fit and

proper, the Registrar may:

(a) consider the experience, qualification and competency

of the founder or director which would assist him in

carrying out his duties as director of the CLBG;

(b) consider the reputation, character and integrity of the

founder or director;

(c) conduct a security vetting on the potential founder or

director,

and a safety filter (security vetting) for the potential founder or

director shall be conducted by the Royal Malaysian Police and/or

other agencies.

Appointment of director

10. The Registrar may, if he is satisfied that the applicant is fit and

proper and competent to perform the duties of a director under this

Act, approve the applicant as a director of a CLBG.

Requirement as to constitution

11. Unlike any other company, a company limited by guarantee is

required to have a constitution with the following requirements:

(a) the name of the company;

(b) the objects of the company;

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(c) the amount up to which the member undertakes to

contribute to the assets of the company in the event of

its being wound up;

(d) the full names, addresses and occupations of the

subscribers; and

(e) a statement that the subscribers are desirous of being

formed into a company in pursuance of the constitution.

12. A CLBG shall submit its constitution to the Registrar upon an

application for incorporation. The CLBG may adopt the model

constitution prepared by the Registrar.

Amendment of constitution

13. Prior approval from the Registrar must be obtained to amend

the constitution of a CLBG.

Segmental Reporting

14. The Registrar may require a CLBG to submit a segmental

reporting together with its financial statements.

General prohibitions

15. A CLBG must ensure that none of its members or directors

uses the company or its financial resources to conduct any form of

political or unlawful activities.

Other general requirements

16. Unless prior approval has been obtained from the Registrar, a

CLBG:

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(i) is prohibited to appoint new directors;

(ii) is prohibited from paying any fees, salaries, fixed

allowances or any benefits to its directors;

(iii) must use the profits and other income for the purposes

stated in the objects of the company;

(iv) is prohibited to solicit any contribution or donation or make

any money collection from the public; and

(v) is required to comply at all times with all the provisions set

forth in the constitution, other than the conditions

mentioned above.

C. LICENCE TO OMIT THE WORD “BERHAD” OR “BHD”

17. A CLBG may apply to the Minister for a licence to omit the

word “Berhad” or the abbreviation “Bhd” from its name. However,

any CLBG intending to use the words “Yayasan” or “Foundation”

must omit the word “Berhad” or “Bhd” from its name.

18. Subject to paragraph 21, the Minister may impose terms and

conditions as he thinks fit in approving the application.

19. If a CLBG fails to comply with any of such terms and

conditions, the license may be revoked.

D. OMITTING THE WORD ”BERHAD” OR ”BHD” AT THE END

OF THE EXISTING CLBG UNDER SECTION 45(3) CA 2016

20. A CLBG which had been incorporated for a period of three (3)

years may also apply to omit the word “Berhad” or “Bhd”.

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21. The basis to support the approval of omitting the word

”Berhad” or ”Bhd” is that the CLBG must have a fund amounting to

RM1 million cash. The CLBG is required to get all of the cash has

been pledged by potential contributors within six (6) month after it

is established.

22. A CLBG with the word “Berhad” or “Bhd” could omit the said

word subject to the approval of the Minister and the terms and

conditions of licence as provided in paragraph 21.

23. The CLBG must provide an information with comments on the

financial position at least for the last three (3) years and the latest

financial statements for the period of three (3) years, audited and

presented at the annual general meeting.

24. A licence under section 45(3) or (4) CA 2016 is issued once

the application obtains the approval of the Minister.

E. LICENCE TO HOLD, DISPOSE OR CHARGE LAND OR

PROPERTY UNDER SECTION 45(4) CA 2016

Application to hold, dispose or charge land or property

25. A CLBG shall not hold, acquire, charge, mortgage, sell, lease

or dispose, a land or property unless a licence has been obtained

from the Minister.

26. A CLBG shall hold, acquire, charge, mortgage, sell, lease or

dispose, the land or property subject to the approval of the Minister

and the terms and conditions of licence as provided in paragraph

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Terms and Conditions of licence to hold, dispose or charge

land or property

27. The Minister may impose special terms and conditions relating

to the holding, acquiring, charging, mortgaging, selling, leasing or

disposing the land or property as he thinks fit.

F. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS TO SSM

28. For ease of reference, a checklist of items to be submitted

when making any applications pursuant to this Guidelines is

attached in Checklist 1 to 7. An application may be rejected for

failure to meet the requirements in Checklist 1 to 7.

29. Where necessary, the Registrar and the Inland Revenue Board

may be in liaison when processing any application.

G. CLBG INCORPORATED PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT

OF THE COMPANIES ACT 2016

Object clause which falls outside the scope of Guidelines

30. For the avoidance doubt, in the event that any CLBG

incorporated pursuant to corresponding previous written law have

objects that fall outside the list provided for in paragraph 5, such

CLBG shall be deemed to have been properly incorporated under the

Companies Act 2016.

31. Any licences issued by the Minister pursuant to corresponding

provisions under the Companies Act 1965 are still valid until

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otherwise revoked. Similarly, CLBG which are issued with the

licences are bound by the terms and conditions attached with those

licences.

REGISTRAR OF COMPANIES

COMPANIES COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA

31 January 2017

Checklists 1 to 7

Examples 1 to 4

Sample of CLBG Constitution

CHECKLIST 1 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 1

SECTION 45(3) COMPANIES ACT 2016 (CA 2016)

LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR THE MINISTER’S APPROVAL

- LICENCE TO OMIT THE WORD “BERHAD” OR THE

ABBREVIATION “BHD” FROM A CLBG’s NAME

(i) For new incorporation of a CLBG; or

(ii) From an existing CLBG

A. APPLICATION FEES

1. A payment of RM700 as the required fee for:

Using a gazetted word

Omission of the word Berhad/Bhd

Perusal of the Constitution

OR

A payment of RM400 as the required fee for:

Omission of the word Berhad/Bhd


2. Payment can be made to Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) by

cash/ money order/ bank draft/ banker’s cheque.

B. DOCUMENTS TO BE ENCLOSED

3. Application letter

Contents of the application letter:

Justification and purpose for:

Using the word ‘Yayasan/Foundation/Institute’.

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Omission of the word Berhad/Bhd.

Reasons for incorporating the CLBG under CA 2016 and not

under the Societies Act 1966.

State two categories of the CLBG based on the objects under

section 45(1) CA 2016.

4. Explanation and justification by the promoter for the use of the

proposed name. Any supporting letter from any government agency

for the use of the proposed name (if applicable).

5. Detailed activities to be carried out.

6. Statutory Declaration by the promoter and proposed director

confirming whether such an application has been made under the

Societies Act 1966. If yes, to provide the supporting documents.

7. A copy of Application and Reservation for Availability of Name / Form

13A (Companies Act 1965).

8. A draft copy of Constitution.

9. A copy of I.C/ passport of the promoter and proposed director.

10. Biodata, qualification and experience in charitable activities for each

proposed director and promoter. Please refer to the format in

Example 3.

11. A letter of consent to act as a promoter from each promoter.

12. A letter of consent to act as a director from each director.

13. Information on the contributor/donor confirming the financial

contribution of RM1 million to be made within 6 months from the

date of incorporation. A contributor can be either an individual or a

company. Please follow the respective procedure below.

(a) Individual who acts as a contributor/donor

The supporting documents are:

A Statutory Declaration by the individual contributor and the

amount that the contributor has agreed to contribute; and

CHECKLIST 1 PAGE 3

The latest bank statement OR fixed deposit receipt.

(b) Company which acts as a contributor/donor

The supporting documents are:

A resolution by the company the contents of which should

among others include the amount that the company has agreed

to contribute;

Latest bank statement of the company; and

Latest Audited Financial Statement of the company.

14. For new CLBG incorporation, an estimated/forecasted income and

expenditure for a period of 2 years from the establishment of the

CLBG. Estimated income and expenditure statement should show the

contribution from the donor. Please refer to the format in Example

4.

15. For existing CLBG which intends to omit the word Berhad/Bhd, the

CLBG must provide its Audited Financial Statements for the last 3

years which have been laid at its annual general meeting.

C. LODGEMENT

16. The documents are required to be lodged with the payable fees at the

address below:

SURUHANJAYA SYARIKAT MALAYSIA

LEVEL 17, MENARA SSM@SENTRAL

NO. 7, JALAN STESEN SENTRAL 5

KUALA LUMPUR SENTRAL

50623 KUALA LUMPUR

CHECKLIST 2 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 2

SECTION 45 (1) COMPANIES ACT 2016 (CA 2016)

LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR THE REGISTRAR’S APPROVAL

- FORMATION OF A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE (CLBG)

WITH THE WORD BERHAD

A. APPLICATION FEE


Approval by Registrar







Reasons for incorporating the CLBG under the CA 2016 and

not under the Societies Act 1966.

State 2 categories of the CLBG based on the objects under

section 45(1) CA 2016.

4. Explanation and justification by the promoter for the use of the

proposed name. Any supporting letter from the relevant government

agency for the use of the proposed name (if applicable).

CHECKLIST 2 PAGE 2

5. Detailed activities to be carried out.

6. Statutory Declaration by the promoter and proposed director

confirming whether such an application has been made under the

Societies Act 1966. If yes, to provide the supporting documents.

7. A copy of Form 13A (Companies Act 1965) / a notification letter by

SSM under reservation of name.

8. A draft copy of Constitution.

9. A copy of I.C/ passport of the promoter and proposed director.

10. The biodata, qualification and experience in charitable activities for

each proposed director and promoter. Please refer to the format in

Example 3.

11. A letter of consent to act as a promoter from each promoter.

12. A letter of consent to act as a director from each director.

13. An estimated/forecast income and expenditure for a period of two

years within the establishment of the CLBG. Please refer to the format

in Example 4.

C. LODGEMENT


address below:





50623 KUALA LUMPUR

CHECKLIST 3 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 3

SECTION 45 COMPANIES ACT 2016 (CA 2016)

LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR THE MINISTER’S /

REGISTRAR’S APPROVAL

- APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR / TRUSTEE OF A COMPANY

LIMITED BY GUARANTEE (CLBG)

A. APPLICATION FEE

1. Payment of the required fee of either:

(a) RM300 - Approval by Minister – only applicable to CLBGs with

license conditions issued by the Minister pursuant to section 24(3)

of the Companies Act 1965 (CA 1965); or

(b) RM100 - Approval by Registrar – applicable to all other CLBGs

which do not fall under category 1(a) above.






Reasons for the appointment of the new director.

Main activities of the CLBG.

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4. A copy of the Notice of Registration / Certificate of Incorporation

(Form 8) under CA 1965

5. A copy of Constitution.

6. A copy of the licence under section 45(1) CA 2016 / a copy of licence

pursuant to section 24(1) CA 1965 (Form 15) and the licence

conditions issued under section 24(3) of CA 1965.

7. A copy of I.C/ passport of the proposed director.

8. The biodata, qualification and experience in charity activities for each

of the proposed director. Please refer to the format in Example 3.

9. A copy of the Director’s Resolution pertaining to the approval for the

appointment of the new director to be signed by a Director and a

Company Secretary.

10. A statutory declaration from a person before appointment as a

director pursuant to section 201 CA 2016 / Form 48A (CA 1965).

11. A copy of approval letter from the Director General of the Inland

Revenue Board of Malaysia for tax exemption under subsection 44(6)

of the Income Tax Act 1967.

C. LODGEMENT


address below:





50623 KUALA LUMPUR

CHECKLIST 4 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 4




- AMENDMENT OF CONSTITUTION FOR COMPANY LIMITED BY

GUARANTEE (CLBG)

A. APPLICATION FEE



license conditions issued by the Minister pursuant to section

24(3) of the Companies Act 1965 (CA 1965); or








The purpose and reasons for amendment of the Constitution.

The main activities of the CLBG.

To notify whether any amendment has been made before.

4. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (Form 8) / Notice of

Registration.

5. A copy of the Constitution.

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6. A copy of the licence under section 45(1) CA 2016 / a copy of the

licence pursuant to section 24(1) CA 1965 (Form 15) and the licence

conditions issued under section 24(3) of CA 1965 (if applicable).

7. A copy of the Resolution/Minutes signed by each member pertaining

to the approval for the amendment of the Constitution to be

acknowledged by a Director and a Company Secretary.

8. A copy of Appendix A. Please refer to the format in Example 1.

9. A copy of Appendix B. Each amendment is required to be clarified

by taking into account the following:

Purpose / Reason

Justification

The impact before and after the amendment

Contradiction with CA 2016.

Please refer to the format in Example 2.

10. One compact disc (CD) containing Appendices A & B in Microsoft

Words format.

11. A copy of letter from the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia pertaining

to an application by the CLBG on amendment of M&A/constitution

under Tax Exemption under subsection 44(6) Income Tax Act 1967.

12. A copy of approval letter from the Director General of the Inland

Revenue Malaysia for Tax Exemption under subsection 44(6) Income

Tax Act 1967.

C. LODGEMENT


address below:





50623 KUALA LUMPUR

CHECKLIST 5 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 5

SECTION 45 (4) COMPANIES ACT 2016 (CA 2016)

LODGEMENT OF APPLICATION FOR THE MINISTER’S APPROVAL

- TO HOLD, ACQUIRE, CHARGE, MORTGAGE, SELL, LEASE OR

DISPOSE LAND OR PROPERTY BY A COMPANY LIMITED BY

GUARANTEE (CLBG)

A. APPLICATION FEE


approval by the Minister; and

each land / property.






Reasons or purpose to hold, acquire, charge, mortgage, sell,

lease or dispose the land / property.

If the transaction is for the holding of land / property, to explain

the source of funds, the manner of land / property settlement

and payment arrangement.

Price/value of the land / property.



(Form 8) under the Companies Act 1965 (CA 1965).


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7. List of lands / properties that the CLBG currently owns pursuant to

section 45(4) CA 2016 / 19(2) CA 1965. An explanation on the current

status of each land / property, the current usage and the development

that has been made over the land / property.

8. Description of the land / property in both Malay and English

languages. This description must be similar with the information

contained in the agreement / deed of gift / master title / strata title

/ other supporting documents.

9. A copy of the agreement / deed of gift / master title / strata title /

other supporting documents relevant to the land / property

transaction.

10. Audited Financial Statements for the last two years.

11. Financial impact to the CLBG if it holds, acquires, charges,

mortgages, sells, leases or disposes the land / property.

12. A copy of the Director’s Resolution pertaining to the approval to hold,

acquire, charge, mortgage, sell, lease or dispose the land / property.

13. A statement on Arm’s Length Transaction by all directors/trustees

confirming that they do not have any interest in the land / property

transaction.

C. LODGEMENT

14. The documents together with the payable fees are required to be

lodged to the address below:





50623 KUALA LUMPUR

CHECKLIST 6 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 6




- SOLICITATION OF DONATION FROM THE PUBLIC BY A

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE (CLBG)

A. APPLICATION FEE












The purpose and reasons for solicitation of donation from the

public.



(Form 8) under the CA 1965.


CHECKLIST 6 PAGE 2




7. A copy of the proposal for the solicitation of donation:

Contents of proposal: Objectives and procedures of the donation solicitation.

Activities planned for the solicitation of donation. Targeted audience for the solicitation of donation.

Targeted maximum and minimum collections.

8. A copy of the donation process which among others should contain

the donation procedure, process flow-chart, funds management and

handling, funds recording manner and cash flow, funds processing

and the persons in charge of managing the whole donation process.

9. Statutory Declaration by the director/trustee confirming adherence to

the relevant requirements as per Example 5.

10. A copy of the Directors’ Resolution pertaining to the approval for

solicitation of donation to be signed by a Director and a Company

Secretary.

11. The latest Audited Financial Statements of the CLBG.

12. A copy of approval from the Director General of the Inland Revenue

Board of Malaysia for Tax Exemption under subsection 44(6) of the

Income Tax Act 1967.

C. LODGEMENT

13. The documents together with the required fees are to be lodged at

the address below:





50623 KUALA LUMPUR

CHECKLIST 7 PAGE 1

CHECKLIST 7




- PAYMENT OF SALARIES, FEES, FIXED ALLOWANCES & OTHER

BENEFITS TO THE DIRECTOR OF A COMPANY LIMITED BY

GUARANTEE (CLBG)

A. APPLICATION FEE





(b) RM100 - Approval by Registrar – applicable to all other

CLBGs which do not fall under category 1(a) above.






The purpose and reasons for the relevant payment to the

director.


4. A copy of the Certificate of Incorporation (Form 8) / Notice of

Registration.

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6. A copy of the licence under section 45(1) CA 2016 / a copy of

licence pursuant to section 24(1) CA 1965 (Form 15) and the

licence conditions issued under section 24(3) of CA 1965 (if

applicable).

7. List of the directors/independent directors.

8. List of the full time staff, position and the job scope of the staff.

9. Current benefits of each director.

10. The job scope, duties and expertise of each director.

11. An agreement between the director and the CLBG for the payment of

such salaries, fees, fixed allowances and other benefits to the director

which contains:.

Amount of the salary, fee, fixed allowances and other benefits;

A confirmation by the CLBG the proposed amount of the

salaries, fees, fixed allowances and other benefits are

reasonable.

12. An acceptance letter from each director agreeing to receive the

salaries, fees, fixed allowances and other benefits in the CLBG.

13. Members’ Resolution from each member pertaining to the approval

for such payment of salaries, fees, fixed allowances and other

benefits to the director and confirming that such payment to the

director is for the purpose of achieving the object of the CLBG.

14. Audited Financial Statements for the last three (3) years.

15. 3 years of yearly estimated/forecasted income and expenditure after

such salaries, fees, fixed allowances and other benefits have been

paid.

16. A copy of an approval letter from the Director General of the Inland

Revenue Board of Malaysia for tax exemption under subsection 44(6)

of the Income Tax Act 1967.

CHECKLIST 7 PAGE 3

C. LODGEMENT

17. The documents are required to be lodged together with the payable

fees at the address below:





50623 KUALA LUMPUR

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