Malaysia Company Incorporation

KICKSTART YOUR MALAYSIA COMPANY INCORPORATION PROCESS

Here are the basic requirements needed to set up a company in Malaysia:

Malaysia Company Registration Specialists

Company name & business activity

At least one director with local residential address

At least one shareholder

Minimum paid up capital of MYR 1

Company secretary

Physical Malaysia office address

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HOW TO INCORPORATE A COMPANY IN MALAYSIA?

Now that you know the requirements to set up a company in Malaysia, see the step-by-step guide on incorporating your new company and use our free tools – company name checker & business code search engine.

Step 1) Get your company name reserved

Finding a suitable and memorable company name sets a strong foundation for business success. Check and select your company name in Malaysia using our free tool!

Step 2) Check your Malaysia business activity code

Search your primary business activity to find your Code that is required by SSM to complete your company incorporation.

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Step 3) Submit all required incorporation documents digitally

Tap on our patented digital corporate services platform to fill up the information to generate filled-up company incorporation documents. All processes are done online – from form submission to signing of all documents.

Step 4) Open a corporate bank account

Ensure proper keepsake of your company’s finances by opening a corporate bank account. For foreigners setting up a company in Malaysia, you can opt for offshore bank account opening so no travel into Malaysia is required. Digital bank accounts are also available.

Step 5) Secure your Malaysia Employment Pass

If you are a foreigner setting up a company in Malaysia, you will need to apply for a work visa to run your business operations. Our recommendation is the Malaysia Employment Pass (EP) – reach out to us, our Malaysia EP success rate for approvals is 93%.

Step 6) Adhering to annual reporting & compliance

After you’ve incorporated your company, you are bounded by the governmental regulations. These include corporate secretary activities, corporate tax filing, and more. Leave all compliance work to us and never miss a deadline – penalties are involved if you miss!

COMPANY INCORPORATION FAQs

Starting a new company can be daunting – here are the top 5 questions regarding Malaysia company incorporation that will clear your doubts!

What are the types of entities I can incorporate in Malaysia?Intern42022-07-06T15:42:34+08:00

What are the types of entities I can incorporate in Malaysia?

In most cases, we recommend our clients to register a private limited company in Malaysia, also known as Sendirian Berhad (Sdn. Bhd.). The other types of entities that you can register include subsidiary company, public limited company (Bhd), foreign branch office, and foreign representative office.

Can I incorporate a company in Malaysia while being overseas?Intern42022-07-06T11:16:09+08:00

Can I incorporate a company in Malaysia while being overseas?

Yes, we can support your Malaysia company registration remotely.

Can a foreigner incorporate a company in Malaysia?Intern42022-07-06T11:15:49+08:00

Can a foreigner incorporate a company in Malaysia?

Definitely – in fact, the government are encouraging foreigners to invest and set up a company in Malaysia! However, foreigners must have an EP and local residential address.

How do you incorporate a company in Malaysia?Intern42022-07-06T11:15:02+08:00

How do you incorporate a company in Malaysia?

Incorporating a company in Malaysia is not a difficult task. Fulfill all the requirements and you’re all set to have your new company up and running. Find out the detailed process in our article here!

What are the documents required for incorporation of company in Malaysia?Intern42022-07-06T11:14:09+08:00

What are the documents required for incorporation of company in Malaysia?

For successful incorporation of your Malaysia private limited company (Sdn Bhd), you will need to submit the following:

– Company name registration (Form 13A CA)
– Form 48A – Statutory declaration by a director or promoter before the appointment
– Form 6 – Declaration of compliance
– Details of both shareholders & directors
– Details of appointed company secretary
– Identification documents of all stakeholders
– Registered address in Malaysia
– Company constitution