WINDING UP OF LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP (LLP) IN MALAYSIA

PROCEDURE FOR VOLUNTARY WINDING UP OF LLP

1.Obtain closure confirmation from EPF/ Perkeso /LHDN
2.Submit final tax return to LHDN
3.Obtain tax clearance from LHDN
4.Send notice of winding up to all partners
5.Publish winding up notice in newspaper
6.Submit Application for Declaration of Dissolution of LLP*
7.Submit Application to close tax file with LHDN
*distribution of surplus assets (if any) after receiving SSM notification
and to notify SSM within 14 days upon completion.

CRITERIA TO CONSIDER BEFORE WINDING-UP

1.Must be dormant / has ceased business
2.No bank account / bank account has been closed
3.No assets or liabilities
4.All penalties and compounds with SSM must be settled
5.Has no outstanding tax
6.No Employees
7.EPF, Socso , EIS, SST, HRDF & IRB files must be closed

ESTIMATED COST TO CLOSE LLP

Tax Clearance : RM1,000
Liquidation fees : RM1,500
Advertisements, SSM fees & disbursements : RM2,000
Total : RM4,500-RM5,000
*Note: All fees quoted are excluding SST