About the Firm
A Firm Built on
Careful Legal Work
Normalis was established to provide considered, well-grounded legal advisory services to Malaysian businesses and individuals who need more than a standardised answer.
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Who We Are
Normalis was founded in Kuala Lumpur with one aim: to bring a higher standard of attention to the legal and compliance matters that Malaysian businesses encounter every year. The firm takes its name from the Latin normalis — meaning regular, orderly, and measured — a disposition that runs through everything we do.
Our advisors draw on deep working knowledge of Malaysian corporate and regulatory law. Rather than applying generic regional frameworks, we work closely with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia, SSM requirements under the Companies Act 2016, and the MACC Act 2009 — including the Section 17A corporate liability provisions that came into full effect in 2020.
Clients come to Normalis because they want to understand their position, not merely receive an instruction. Our advisors take time to explain the reasoning behind recommendations so that business decisions can be made on sound footing.
The firm operates from our office at Jalan Sultan Ismail in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, within easy reach of the financial and commercial district.
Our Mission
To make well-reasoned legal advisory services accessible to Malaysian businesses of all sizes — delivered with clarity, consistency, and appropriate care for each client's particular situation.
Our Values
- Precision over speed — thorough review before any recommendation
- Plain language — advice you can act on, not legal jargon
- Discretion — client information handled with complete confidentiality
- Continuity — building lasting advisory relationships, not one-off transactions
The People
Our Advisory Team
Each member brings focused expertise in Malaysian corporate and regulatory law.
Rajan Harishankar
Principal Advisor — Tax
Over fourteen years advising Malaysian corporates and high-net-worth individuals on IRBM compliance and tax incentive applications. Former reviewer with the Royal Malaysian Customs Department.
Lim Chee Wei
Senior Associate — Corporate Secretarial
Specialises in statutory compliance for private and foreign-owned companies under the Companies Act 2016. Eight years of experience managing SSM filings and corporate governance records.
Nadia Azreen
Compliance Advisor — MACC
Works with organisations assessing their Section 17A exposure and developing adequate procedures frameworks. Background in corporate risk assessment and anti-bribery policy documentation.
How We Work
Our Standards
Every engagement at Normalis is conducted within the same disciplined framework, regardless of scope.
Malaysian Law Foundation
All advisory is grounded in current Malaysian legislation — the Companies Act 2016, Income Tax Act 1967, and the MACC Act 2009. We do not rely on generalised regional guidance.
Written Deliverables
Every engagement concludes with written outputs — whether board resolutions, policy documents, or submission summaries. Verbal advice is always followed by documentation.
Client Confidentiality
Information shared with Normalis is handled under strict professional obligations. We apply appropriate data handling measures throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Current Regulatory Awareness
Our advisors track legislative changes from the IRBM, SSM, and MACC on an ongoing basis. Clients are informed when developments affect their existing arrangements.
Clear Communication
We present findings and recommendations in accessible language. Clients are not expected to parse legal text — our role is to translate complexity into clear, workable guidance.
Scope-Defined Engagements
We define the scope and expected outcomes of each engagement before work begins. There are no open-ended commitments — clients know what they have commissioned and what they will receive.
Expertise
Legal Advisory Grounded in Malaysian Practice
Malaysian corporate compliance sits at the intersection of several regulatory regimes. Tax obligations under the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia apply to both individuals and entities; company secretarial duties under the Companies Act 2016 govern how businesses maintain their legal standing; and the MACC Act 2009 places increasing responsibility on organisations to demonstrate anti-corruption governance.
Normalis has structured its practice to address these three areas in a coherent way. Many clients find that issues in one domain have implications in another — a corporate restructuring may trigger tax reporting requirements and secretarial obligations simultaneously. Our advisory team is positioned to see across these areas without requiring clients to coordinate between separate firms.
Operating from Kuala Lumpur, the firm serves businesses across sectors including financial services, trading, manufacturing, and professional services. Our work spans Sdn Bhd entities, Bhd companies, and foreign-owned subsidiaries incorporated in Malaysia.
Work with Normalis
Speak with Our Advisors
We are available to discuss your situation and assess which of our services would be most relevant. Initial consultations are available at our Jalan Sultan Ismail office.
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