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Are there tax deductions offered?

Malaysia has numerous tax reliefs for companies as well as personal income. These tax relief cover categories such as but not limited to, disabilities, alimony, child care and even for breastfeeding [...]

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Who can attend EGM?

The members/shareholders of a company can call for an extraordinary general meeting. However, only certain members with a significant stake in the company are allowed to call for an EGM. [...]

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Passing the CS Professional Program is most difficult for any student. It is also highly recommended for CS aspirants to study for the Executive Program and Professional Program through any ICSI-recognized university, [...]

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The requirements for registering a company in Malaysia are simple. They are:

At least one local resident director

Malaysian residents and foreigners can serve as directors of a Malaysian company, provided there is at least one director who is a Malaysian resident.

At least one shareholder

To register a company in Malaysia, you need at least one shareholder who can be a person or another company.

Local company secretary

Every Malaysian company must have a company secretary who lives in Malaysia and is responsible for ensuring the company meets its regulatory requirements and submits necessary filings.

Minimum of RM1 Paid up Capital

You can establish your Malaysian company with just RM1 in paid-up capital and share capital. If needed, you can add more funds later and inform the company registrar.

Registered Address in Malaysia

Your company needs a registered address in Malaysia where all the official documents will be sent; a PO box isn’t acceptable.

The Malaysian Employment Pass (EP), allows foreign professionals to work in Malaysia.

Who Qualifies:

  • Individuals with relevant degrees and work experience for the offered position (typically 3+ years).
  • Roles in management, executive, or technical fields requiring specialized skills.
  • Meeting minimum salary requirements (varies based on category)

Process:

  • Eligibility Check: Ensure you meet the requirements for your desired EP category.
  • Job Offer: Secure a job offer from a Malaysian company that will sponsor your EP application.
  • Prepare Documents: Gather necessary documents like passport, educational certificates, resume, and employment contract.
  • Employer Application: Your employer will apply supporting documents to the Immigration Department.

For a detailed breakdown of eligibility criteria and the application process, you can contact to us.

All companies in Malaysia need to appoint at least one Malaysian resident director. It is fairly common for foreigners to establish a company with a nominee director in Malaysia serving as the local director, to ensure that the company is in good standing. The nominee director is legally bound by the Malaysian Companies Act 2016 and needs to fulfil fiduciary duties towards the company and the shareholders of the Malaysia Company.

Responsibilities of a Nominee Director

  1. Act in the best interest of the company
  2. Reliance on information from others
  3. Responsibility for the action of the delegate
  4. Responsibility for implementing a system of internal control

Benefits of Hiring a Nominee Director

  1. Cost Efficient
  2.  Expertise

After a successful company incorporation in Malaysia, opening a corporate bank account would be the next step before commencing any business operations. Opening a corporate bank account in Malaysia is not as tough of a process compared to Singapore.

However, different banks could be more stringent than others. In addition, banks will usually have different rules and regulations or open accounts from each other, adding to the complexity.

Our focus is to prove that your company has a tax substance and select an account that best fits your business needs. Most importantly, you DO NOT need to be physically here! We work closely with our trusted bankers to give you a higher success rate in opening a corporate bank account.

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