Company Setup &
Corporate Structuring

To incorporate a private limited company (Sdn. Bhd.) in Malaysia, the following requirements must typically be met: at least one locally resident director (a Malaysian citizen or legally residing individual), at least one shareholder (individual or corporate, with 100% foreign ownership generally allowed), a minimum paid-up capital (commonly starting from MYR 1, depending on business needs), a local registered address (P.O. boxes are not permitted), and the appointment of a licensed company secretary.

With complete documentation and approved company name, registration with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) typically takes about 5 to 10 working days. For regulated industries (such as education, finance, healthcare, or import/export), additional approvals may be required, and the timeline may extend to 2 to 4 weeks.

Yes. In most industries, foreign investors are allowed to hold 100% ownership without the need for a local shareholder. However, certain regulated sectors (such as education, media, wholesale & retail, and specific service industries) may have foreign equity restrictions or additional approval requirements.

Yes. Under Malaysian company law, at least one director must be ordinarily resident in Malaysia. This individual must be a Malaysian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid long-term visa (such as a work pass or MM2H visa). If a suitable candidate is not available, a nominee director arrangement may be considered through professional service providers.