Application for Name Reservation by Reusing the Name of a Dissolved Company

The reuse of the company name which has been dissolved through the act of striking off or court order/voluntary winding up is allowed, subject to the availability of the name and the following conditions:

1. After seven (7) years from the date of dissolution through striking off the company under subsection 555(1) of the Companies Act 2016; or
2. After two (2) years from the date of dissolution by court order/voluntary winding up under subsection 535(1) of the Companies Act 2016.

Applications for name reservation shall be submitted through CRS by logging in to SSM4U.

Fee: RM50.00

More information:

1. CRS Name Search User Manual
2. Guideline on Company Names
3. Section 535 Companies Act 2016
4. Section 555 Companies Act 2016