How to register a company in Malaysia
There are vast opportunities available in Malaysia, which makes this country one of the prime destinations in East South Asia for setting up a business. In Malaysia, foreigners can now own a 100% foreign-owned company, and it can be registered as an Sdn Bhd.
The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) are responsible to oversees any types of company registration in Malaysia. A Company can be registered in Malaysia in 3 ways: Limited Liability Company (LLC), Partnership and Sole Proprietorship.
Contents
- How to register Limited Liability Company (LLC) Malaysia?
- Contact with Consultant:
- Appointment of Company Secretary:
- Name Approval:
- Company Incorporation:
- The important section of Company Act 1965
- License required to incorporate a business
- Company registration service and Fees
- Frequently Asked Question
How to register Limited Liability Company (LLC) Malaysia?
There are some steps that you need to overcome steps by steps for the registration of a foreign-owned company. In this section, we will discuss the registration process of a limited liability company.
Contact with Consultant:
Most of the foreign investor doesn’t know the process of company registration. Therefore, it is necessary for them to hire an experienced consultant who can help to deal with company registration in Malaysia.
Always remember a good consultant can save your money and time. Therefore, hiring a good consultant is an essential job before company registration in Malaysia.
Appointment of Company Secretary:
According to the government law, you must appoint a Company sectary (must be Malaysian Citizen) who is responsible for forwarding your company registration papers to SSM for approval.
However, you must designate a company sectary under some particular condition, so that they could not perform harmful activities within the business. The director of the company can only terminate by the company sectary.
Name Approval:
Each company has its own identity and recognized by name. So, name approval of the proposed company is the first step in company registration. As a company name policy, each company shall hold name as SDN. BHD.
Company Incorporation:
The Company Secretary shall prepare Memorandum and Article of Association (MoA & AoA). The director of the company will have to sign on some papers and forms (Form 24, 48 A, 44 and 49).
All required documents should be submitted through online to SSM including government fees. The table below shows the details of government fees.
| Authorized Capital | Fees |
| Up to RM 100,000 | RM 1000 |
| RM 100,001-500,000 | RM 3000 |
| From 500,001-10000000 | RM 10000 |
| 10000001-25000000 | RM 20000 |
| Above of 100000001 | RM 70000 |
To register a company in Malaysia, you must use a Malaysian local address. You may buy a permanent office (high cost) or rent a virtual office (low cost) to full fill the requirement of local address.
However, it takes around 3 to 4 days to register Pvt. Ltd. The company in Malaysia.
Important section of Company Act 1965
To register a company in Malaysia you must follow company act 1965
| Section 14 | Each company must be registered as limited liability of shares or limited by guarantee A company should be at least two directors to register a new company in Malaysia. |
| Section 15 | A private limited company cannot offer any public shares |
| Section 124 | If directors of the company fail to purchase shares of the company is penalized financially of RM one thousand. |
| Section 143 | Directors of each company shall hold an annual meeting with attending of majority members and perform meeting within the calendar year. |
| Section 165 | If the company annual report is not submitted regularly the company will be penalized – 2000 RM |
| Section 211 | The winding up of a company may be either—by the Court; or voluntary. |
License required to incorporate business:
| WRT (Wholesale Retail Trade) License | Investors have to apply to the local area office for WRT license from the Ministry of Trade and Consumerism of Malaysia. |
| Halal License | These are the following business category that needs to apply for Halal License: Distributor, Manufacturer producer, Repacking, Food premise, Slaughterhouse business, Packing material, etc. |
| Income Tax Certificate | Each company shall hold an income tax certificate after register SDN. BHD. Company. Directors of the company shall have to decide on the submission of income Tax period of the year. |
| Bank account | TRIO MIGHTY CONSULTING FIRM will assist foreigners to open Company bank account even though they hold a tourist visa |
Company registration service and Fees
| Description | License | Fees in RM |
| Company Incorporation Service, Buy super form from SSMSecretary service (1 year)Allow office address for 1 year and bank account open service | Incorporation | 4000 |
| Prepare supporting papers and apply for signboard and premise license | Signboard & Premise | 2000 |
| Prepare supporting papers and apply for export and import license | Export & Import | 3500 |
| Prepare supporting documents and apply for WRT license for nonresidents | WRT | 3500 |
| Prepare supporting papers and apply for Kinder garden school license, Halal License and many more | Dagang.net | Fees may vary (contact us for current rates) |
| Add product or brand name with company name permission | Notification | 1000 |
| Prepare supporting papers and apply for Trademark license. | Trademark | 5000 |
Frequently Asked Question:
Q: Can I register Pvt Ltd. Company in Malaysia with paid-up capital of any amount?
- Yes, you register PVT Ltd. Company with paid-up capital of any amount, it can be RM1.
Q: Should I present in Malaysia physically, to register a new company?
- No. You may not need to be present physically. But you will need to be present physically when opening a bank account for your company.
