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GLOBAL REGISTRATION

Malaysia

Advantages of Registering a Company in Malaysia

1. Strategically located geographically, acting as a bridge connecting Asia and Oceania

2. Multicultural environment with English, Malay and Chinese in common use, which facilitates business communication

3. Abundant preferential tax policies; eligible enterprises can enjoy a tax holiday ranging from 5 to 10 years

4. Free trade agreements signed with multiple countries, boasting huge market potential

5. Abundant labor resources with relatively high workforce quality

REQUIREMENTS

COMPANY TYPE

MATERIALS

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Company Name

Private limited companies are the commonly registered type, whose names generally consist of a trade name, business sector and the suffix Sdn. Bhd.

Shareholders and Directors

There shall be at least one shareholder, which may be an individual or a corporate entity. From the compliance perspective, investment via a corporate entity is recommended together with completion of overseas investment filing procedures. Two or more directors are required, among whom at least one shall be a local resident of Malaysia or a foreign national holding a Malaysian visa valid for no less than six months.

Registered Capital

The registered capital is normally 1,000 Malaysian Ringgit. No paid‑in capital is required upon incorporation, yet it is advisable to inject the capital promptly after opening a corporate bank account. For businesses engaged in import and export or special industries such as finance, a higher amount of paid‑in capital may be mandatory.

Registered Address

A physical address in Malaysia is mandatory as the registered office location, for which a tenancy agreement or property ownership certificate shall be furnished.

company secretary

A licensed local company secretary certified by SSM must be appointed to take charge of compliance matters.

Business Scope

There are no special requirements for declaration under ordinary circumstances, and enterprises may file declarations independently according to their operational needs; additional confirmation is required for special industries.

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Private Limited Company

This is the most prevalent type of company in Malaysia. It allows a maximum of 50 shareholders and possesses independent legal person status. Shareholders shall be liable for the company’s obligations up to the amount of their subscribed capital contributions. Company names conventionally end with “SDN. BHD.” or “Sendirian Berhad”.

Sole Proprietorship

If only one person acts as both director and shareholder, such individual shall bear unlimited liability, and statutory audit is not required.

Limited Liability Partnership

It integrates the features of companies and partnerships; partners are liable for the enterprise’s debts within the scope of their capital contributions. A Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) enjoys independent legal personality in law while retaining the operational flexibility of a partnership.

Paternership

It refers to an enterprise jointly operated by two or more persons, where partners share profits and losses.

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Individual Shareholder

Personal documents of all shareholders and directors (copies of identity cards or passports), residential addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses and share allocation details shall be provided.

Corporate Shareholder

It is necessary to submit the certificate of incorporation, memorandum and articles of association, directors' resolutions, personal particulars of all directors (copies of identity cards or passports), residential addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, as well as the nature of the company’s business.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

1

Company name search and approval

First, you shall finalize the company name and inquire about its availability with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). The proposed name must not be identical or similar to any registered corporate name, nor may it contain certain restricted words. An approved name remains valid for three months, within which the company incorporation procedures shall be completed.
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Preparation of registration documents

Fill out company registration forms such as Form 13A, and provide personal information of shareholders and directors including full names, identity card numbers (for Malaysian citizens) or passport numbers (for foreign nationals), residential addresses and other details. Meanwhile, the Memorandum and Articles of Association shall be prepared, covering key clauses such as business scopes as well as the rights and obligations of shareholders.
3

Submit the registration application

Submit the prepared registration documents and relevant materials to SSM either online or offline. Provided that the application documents are complete and compliant with requirements, SSM generally finishes the incorporation approval within 3 to 5 working days.
4

Obtain the Certificate of Incorporation

Upon approval of the registration application, the Certificate of Incorporation will be issued.
5

Tax registration and corporate bank account opening

After incorporation, the company shall complete tax registration with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN) and open a corporate account at a local bank.