Why Run a Company Search?
- KYC / AML – Verify directors, shareholders and ultimate beneficial owners before onboarding.
- Credit & Supplier Risk – Check charges, litigation and payment history before granting terms.
- M&A & Investment – Confirm corporate structure, financial filings and encumbrances.
- Regulatory Filings – Many licensing bodies (e.g., BNM, SC) require certified SSM documents in applications.
1. Main Data Sources at a Glance
| Portal / Bureau | Key Documents & Data | Fee Range | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSM e-Info | Company / Business Profile, charges search, directors, shareholders, CTC certificates, multi-year financial comparatives | RM 15 – 105 per doc | Instant PDF |
| MyData-SSM | Same SSM data plus bundling & bulk download; API available (useful for fintech onboarding) | RM 15 – 45 | Instant |
| CTOS Credit Manager | SSM profile + CCRIS, litigation, trade references, CTOS SME score (100-400) | RM 35 – 120 | Instant |
| Credit Bureau Malaysia (CBM) | MyBizSCoRE – company credit score, CCRIS, legal actions, trade references | ≈ RM 110 | Same day |
| Experian Commercial Report | Intelliscore (1-100), SSM data, payment behaviour, legal suits | RM 85 – 150 | Instant |
| Bursa Malaysia (PLCs only) | Latest annual & quarterly reports, announcements, CG reports | Free | Download |
| Official Receiver / e-Insolv | Insolvency status of companies in liquidation | RM 10 | Instant |
| e-Kehakiman | Civil suit docket for litigation checks | RM 10 / file | Same day |
2. SSM e-Info: How to Pull a Company Profile
- Register for a free account at https://www.ssm-einfo.my.
- Search by name or registration number.
- Select Company Profile (ROC) – RM 15.40 for non-certified copy.
- Pay online (FPX / card) and download instantly.
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For deeper due-diligence, add:
- Company Charges (RM 25.40) – shows debentures & bank facilities.
- Particulars of Shareholders or Directors (RM 25.40 each).
- Financial Historical Comparison – 2-, 3- or 5-year extracts.
- Store PDFs securely; keep certified true copies (CTC) for submissions that require them.
Tip: Use the Company Listing function (RM 23.24 processing + RM 4.08 per entity) to export bulk director/shareholder lists for KYC screening.
3. MyData-SSM: Faster Downloads & API Access
- Login via MyKad/SSO once, no prepaid top-ups needed.
- Bundled “All-in-One” packages combine profile, charges, financials, saving ~15 %.
- Developers can connect to the REST API to autofill onboarding forms.
- MyData also stores purchase history for 7 years – handy for audit trails.
(Pricing broadly mirrors e-Info; popular Company Profile = RM 17.)
4. Going Beyond SSM – Credit & Litigation Insights
CTOS Business Report
Includes the full SSM profile plus:
- CCRIS facility summary & aging
- Section D litigation records
- Electronic trade references (supplier defaults)
Credit Bureau Malaysia – MyBizSCoRE
- Assigns a 0-100 credit score; highlights probability of default; draws from NRD, CCRIS, court and trade data.
Experian Intelliscore
- 1-100 risk grade; good for regional comparisons or cross-border applicants.
Court Search (e-Kehakiman)
- By company name; view writs, judgments, bankruptcy petitions; PDF copies available.
5. Typical Due-Diligence Workflows
| Scenario | Minimum Docs | Enhanced Docs (High-Risk) |
|---|---|---|
| New supplier (< RM 100k limit) | SSM Profile, Charges search | CTOS Report, litigation, CCRIS |
| Large credit line / investor | SSM Profile + 3-yr financials, Charges | CTOS + CBM report, audited FS via SSM, director individual checks |
| Regulated-industry onboarding | SSM Profile, CTC Certificate of Incorp., director NRIC | Add Insolvency search, global sanctions screening |
6. Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them
| Mistake | Remedy |
|---|---|
| Relying on out-of-date profiles (over 6 months old) | Always pull fresh SSM documents – updates are real-time once filed. |
| Skipping Charges search – missing debentures | Add “Company Charges” to see if assets are pledged (banks register immediately). |
| Searching only English name | Use Malay & trade names plus registration number to catch variants. |
| Missing group links | Run a director / shareholder search to map related entities. |
7. Our One-Stop Company Search Service
Let us do the legwork while you focus on decisions:
- SSM Pack: Profile + Charges + 3-year financial extract
- Credit Pack: CTOS Business Report + CBM MyBizSCoRE
- Litigation & Insolvency: Court docket summary + insolvency certificate
- Director Mapping: Graph of cross-holdings & related entities
Turn-around: 2–4 business hours. Fee: from RM 280 (volume discounts available).
👉 Get a sample report or request bulk KYC via /services/company-information-search.
Last Updated: 28-Apr-2025