Malaysia Company Registration

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What are the advantages of registering a Malaysian company?

What are the requirements for company registration in Malaysia

What are the types of companies registered in Malaysia


private limited company


public limited company


Unlimited Liability Company


partnership


branch offices


representation office

private limited company

This is the most common type of company and is suitable for small and medium sized businesses and individual investors. The minimum registered capital of a Sdn Bhd is MYR 1 and can be increased at any time after registration without any upper limit. The minimum number of shareholders for a Sdn Bhd is 1 and the maximum number of shareholders is 50 and there must be a Malaysian citizen or permanent resident as the legal secretary. 

public limited company

A public limited company can issue shares to the public and is suitable for large corporations and can be listed on Bursa Malaysia. There is no maximum number of shareholders for a public limited company and it must hold an annual general meeting and make an annual report on its financial position.

Unlimited Liability Company

Shareholders in an unlimited liability company have unlimited liability for the company's debts and are usually used in specific areas of professional services. 

partnership

A partnership is a business entity operated by two or more partners, with each partner having unlimited liability for the debts of the partnership. Limited Liability Partnership: Partners in a limited liability partnership have limited liability for the debts of the partnership and are suitable for partners who need flexibility in structure and liability. 

branch offices

A branch is a non-independent legal entity and its debts are borne by the head office.

representation office

Representative offices are limited to engaging in non-direct business activities, such as market research, technical exchanges and product promotion.

Basic information to be prepared

Registration time: 14 Malay working days

Q&A Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can a foreigner register a Malaysian company? How much can I hold?


Foreigners can register a Malaysian company and most industries can be 100% Holdings holdings.

2. Do I need a physical office space to set up a company in Malaysia?


No, you can set up a company in Malaysia with a legal registered business address.

3. Will Malaysia have additional requirements for foreigners who open local companies?


No, there is no restriction on the nationality of the directors and shareholders in Malaysia, non-Malaysian residents can also register Malaysian companies. However, it is important to note that non-Malaysian residents applying for registration of Malaysian companies must appoint a Malaysian resident to serve as a director of the company, the Malaysian director must meet any of the following conditions: Malaysian citizens Malaysian permanent residents.

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