Looking to Start Your Business in Malaysia?
Our dedicated local team provides guidance through the official registration process, ensuring your company is structured for success.
End-to-end support for your Malaysian Setup
Setup Guidance
We handle all legal paperwork to get your company officially formed.
Licenses & Permits
Our on-the-ground experts help you secure the essential permits your business needs to operate legally.
Bank Account Opening
Assistance with opening corporate bank account in Malaysia and setting up initial financial processes.
Tax & Accounting
Get started right with expert guidance on local tax registration and accounting setup.
Corporate Secretarial
Continuous support for statutory filings and corporate governance requirements.
Fully Online
Manage everything online via the Emerhub App, with our experts just a click away.
Key Formation Requirements in Malaysia
Here is a general overview for setting up a Private Limited company (Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia. Our consultants will advise on the specific requirements for your business.
At least one shareholders and one director
- Shareholders can be both individual or corporate
- 100% foreign ownership
- A foreign-owned company will have higher capital requirements
A Certified Company Secretary
- Oversees company administration. Must reside in Malaysia
- Must be a member or professional body or licensed by SSM
- Emerhub provides foreign companies with a company secretary
Commercial address
- A company must have a registered business address in Malaysia.
- Emerhub provides virtual addresses for companies that don’t need office space.
Additional requirements for some industries
- Most industries are 100% open to foreign investments
- Some industries require additional commercial licenses and product registrations which will be obtained after the incorporation.
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How Does it Work with Emerhub
Comprehensive company setup advisory in Malaysia
01
Initial consultation
Tell us about your planned activities in Malaysia and we will advise you on the most appropriate business entity and corporate structure based on Malaysian laws.
02
Document Preparation
Based on your goals, our team will advise yowwu on all the required documents and explain the minimum paid-up capital requirements for your specific industry.
03
Application Submission
We will assist in reserving your preferred business name and preparing your complete application for submission to the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
04
Post Incorporation Guidance
Once your company is formed, we provide guidance on applying for the necessary business licenses and assist with the preparations for opening a corporate bank account.
Our Professional Support Packages
Choose the level of expert support that best fits your business needs.
Incorporation
Register a Private Limited (Sbd.) company with certified corporate secretary.
US$ 1100
Incorporation package includes:
- Incorporation of Private Limited Company
- Certified Corporate Secretary (12 months)
- Use your own commercial address or purchase one from Emerhub
Incorporation + Basic compliance
Incorporation together with virtual address and Annual Report Filing.
US$ 2350
Incorporation with basic compliance:
- Private Limited Company incorporation
- Certified Corporate Secretary (12 months)
- Virtual address by Emerhub (12 months)
- Annual Report Filing
Incorporation + Local Director
Everything you need to get your company in Malaysia up and running.
US$ 5050
Private Limited Company incorporation plus:
- Local Director (12 months)
- Certified Corporate Secretary (12 months)
- Annual Report Filing
- Virtual address by Emerhub (12 months)
Frequently asked questions
Fully foreign-owned Sdn Bhd companies in Malaysia do not require a local partner. However, some industries have local equity requirements under foreign investment rules.
Usually between 1–5 business days after submitting all documents to SSM.
Yes, under the Companies Act, you must appoint a qualified secretary within 30 days.
Key tax liabilities of businesses in Malaysia include corporate income tax, sales and service tax (SST), withholding tax, and real property gains tax (RPGT).
Schedule a call with an Emerhub consultant in Malaysia
Tell us about your plans. We’ll reach out to discuss your needs and how we can help you setup your business in Malaysia.
Email Us
malaysia@emerhub.com
Call Us
+60 19 228 4420
Visit Us
C-18-6, KL Trillion, Kampung Datuk Keramat,
50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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