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Malaysia Company Registration

Register your Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, fully online with SSM.

Malaysia company registration is the process of incorporating your business with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, or SSM) through the MyCoID e-filing platform. Once approved, your company receives its own legal identity — able to open a Malaysian bank account, sign contracts, hire staff, apply for licences, and be trusted by local and international clients alike.

Whether you're a Malaysian resident starting a Sdn Bhd, or a foreign founder setting up a 100%-owned subsidiary to enter the ASEAN market, getting the structure, documentation, and SSM filings right the first time avoids delays, rejected name applications, and compliance penalties down the road. That's where our Malaysia-registered company secretaries come in.

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Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia
Notice of Registration
Issued under the Companies Act 2016
Entity TypeSdn Bhd
JurisdictionMalaysia
Filing PlatformMyCoID
Filed ByHisho & Kanri
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How Malaysia incorporation flows, start to finish

Name Search

Reserve your company name via MyCoID

SSM e-Filing

Submit incorporation documents online

e-Certificate

Receive your Section 17 certificate

Start Trading

Open a bank account and begin operating

Structures

Which Malaysian company structure fits your business?

Each structure recognised under Malaysia's Companies Act 2016 and Registration of Businesses Act 1956 trades off differently on liability, foreign ownership, and compliance load. Here's the full lineup our SSM-registered team incorporates.

Private Limited Company (Sdn Bhd)

A separate legal entity with limited liability for shareholders — the default choice for founders and foreign investors planning to raise capital or scale in Malaysia.

Most Popular

Limited Liability Partnership (LLP)

Combines partnership flexibility with limited liability, registered under the LLP Act 2012 — well suited to professional practices and small consultancy teams.

Sole Proprietorship

The simplest way to trade under your own name or a business name, registered with SSM in a day — though liability isn't separated from the owner.

Conventional Partnership

Two to twenty partners running a business together under a partnership agreement, sharing profits, losses, and unlimited liability.

Public Limited Company (Berhad)

Structured for larger enterprises that intend to raise funds from the public or list on Bursa Malaysia, with heavier statutory and disclosure obligations.

Foreign Company Branch

Lets an overseas parent company register a Malaysian branch to trade directly, rather than incorporating a wholly new local subsidiary.

Labuan Company

An offshore structure incorporated in the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre, popular for holding, trading, and regional treasury activities.

Company Limited by Guarantee

A non-profit structure for charitable, professional, or social objectives, with no share capital and members' liability limited to a nominal guarantee.

The Process

From name search to e-Certificate, in eight steps

Here's exactly what happens between deciding to incorporate and holding your SSM Certificate of Incorporation, from anywhere in the world.

1

Choose Business Structure

We help you weigh liability, foreign ownership rules, and fundraising plans to pick between Sdn Bhd, LLP, or another structure before any filing begins.

2

Name Search & Reservation

We check name availability and reserve it with SSM through MyCoID, avoiding conflicts with existing companies or registered trademarks.

3

Document Collection

NRIC or passport copies, address proofs, and registered office details are gathered and verified from all proposed directors and shareholders.

4

Constitution & Statutory Forms

We prepare the company's constitution (if any) along with the Section 14 and Section 15 statutory declarations required for incorporation.

5

SSM e-Filing

The complete incorporation application is filed electronically with the Companies Commission of Malaysia via the MyCoID portal.

6

Certificate of Incorporation

Once approved, SSM issues your Section 17 Notice of Registration — the legal proof your Malaysian company now exists.

7

Company Secretary & Common Seal

A licensed company secretary is appointed within 30 days of incorporation, as required by law, and your company seal and registers are set up.

8

Bank Account, LHDN & EPF/SOCSO

We assist with opening your corporate bank account, tax registration with LHDN, and employer registration with EPF, SOCSO, and EIS before you start hiring.

Eligibility

Who can register a company in Malaysia?

Requirements vary slightly by structure, but every Sdn Bhd or LLP incorporation shares the same baseline criteria under the Companies Act 2016.

Minimum One Director & Shareholder

At least one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia, and at least one shareholder, each over the age of 18.

Registered Office Address

A valid registered office address within Malaysia, which can be residential, commercial, or your company secretary's office.

Valid Identity Proof

NRIC for Malaysian directors and passports for foreign directors or shareholders — both are equally eligible to hold shares.

Unique Company Name

A proposed name approved by SSM that isn't identical or deceptively similar to an existing company, LLP, or registered trademark.

No Prior Disqualification

Directors must not be undischarged bankrupts or disqualified by SSM due to past non-compliance or insolvency proceedings.

Lawful Business Objective

The proposed business activity must be legal, correctly MSIC-coded, and clearly stated in the incorporation documents.

Paperwork

Documents you'll need to keep handy

Gathering these upfront is the single biggest thing you can do to speed up your SSM registration.

NRIC

Of all Malaysian directors and shareholders

Passport

For foreign directors or shareholders

Address Proof

Recent utility bill or bank statement

Photograph

Recent passport-size photo

Registered Office Proof

Tenancy agreement or title deed

Consent to Act as Director

Signed Section 24 consent form

Declaration of Compliance

Section 15 statutory declaration

Company Constitution

Optional, if not relying on default provisions

Why It's Worth It

What incorporating in Malaysia actually buys you

Beyond the legal formality, a Sdn Bhd changes what your business can do — and how well protected you and your investors are while doing it.

Limited Liability

Personal assets stay protected from business debts

Separate Legal Entity

The company can own assets and sue in its own name

100% Foreign Ownership

Most sectors permit full foreign shareholding

Tax Incentives

Pioneer Status, MSC Malaysia, and other reliefs

Easier Fund Raising

Banks, VCs, and grant bodies prefer registered entities

Business Credibility

Clients and vendors trust a registered Sdn Bhd faster

Perpetual Succession

The company continues regardless of ownership changes

ASEAN Gateway

Strategic base for regional trade and expansion

After Registration

Staying compliant with SSM and LHDN, year after year

Incorporation is the start, not the finish — here's what keeps your Malaysian company in good standing afterward.

Annual Return Filing

Yearly return lodged with SSM within 30 days of the incorporation anniversary.

Audited Financial Statements

Statutory audit of accounts unless the company qualifies for audit exemption.

Corporate Tax Filing (Form C)

Annual income tax return filed with Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN).

Company Secretary Retention

An SSM-licensed company secretary must be retained at all times post-incorporation.

Board Meetings & Minutes

Minimum number of board meetings held and minuted each financial year.

Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Beneficial owner details lodged and kept updated with SSM as required by law.

SST Registration

Sales and Service Tax registration once turnover crosses the prescribed threshold.

Why Hisho & Kanri

Malaysia registration handled by people who do this daily

We've filed hundreds of Sdn Bhd and LLP incorporations through MyCoID, alongside entities in India and Singapore — so we know exactly where SSM filings usually go wrong.

Licensed Company Secretaries

SSM-licensed secretaries who file Malaysian incorporations every week.

Fast e-Filing

MyCoID documents reviewed and submitted without back-and-forth delays.

Transparent Pricing

Clear packages with no hidden SSM or government-fee surprises.

Transparent Process

You see every filing and status update, not just a final certificate.

Dedicated Support

One point of contact from your first call through incorporation and beyond.

Secure Documentation

Your NRIC, passport, and company documents handled under strict confidentiality.

FAQ

Common questions about Malaysia company registration

Can't find your question here? Use the form alongside this page and we'll answer it directly.

Sdn Bhd stands for "Sendirian Berhad," Malaysia's private limited company structure — a separate legal entity with limited liability for its shareholders.

Yes, most industries allow full foreign shareholding, though certain regulated sectors carry local equity conditions — our team can confirm your case.

A Sdn Bhd needs at least one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia and at least one shareholder, who can be the same person.

Typically around 3 to 7 working days once name approval and documents are in order, though it can vary by SSM workload.

NRIC or passport, address proof, a photograph, and registered office proof are the core set — see the Documents section above for the full list.

Yes, every Malaysian company must appoint an SSM-licensed company secretary within 30 days of incorporation and retain one throughout its existence.

Malaysia no longer mandates a fixed minimum paid-up capital — most Sdn Bhd companies can start with as little as RM1, though some licences set higher thresholds.

Only once your taxable turnover crosses the prescribed Sales and Service Tax threshold, or if you're in a specifically taxable category — we can confirm your case.

Yes, most of the incorporation process is handled online through MyCoID, and we can manage document signing and courier logistics without you needing to be physically present.

Annual return filing with SSM, LHDN tax returns, audited financial statements where applicable, bookkeeping, and board meetings — see the Compliance section above.

Because we file Sdn Bhd and LLP registrations with SSM daily, keep you informed at every step of the MyCoID process, and stay on as your company secretary for compliance long after incorporation is done.