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Malaysia
A Malaysian private company is a practical vehicle for foreign investors entering ASEAN, undertaking sourcing and trade, manufacturing, or local operations. Foreign ownership is permitted at company-law level, but an ordinarily resident director, local registered office, and licensed company secretary are required; regulated activities can carry separate licence, capital, or equity conditions.
A practical base for ASEAN supply chains.
Private company limited by shares Sendirian Berhad (Sdn. Bhd.)
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- Tax
- CIT 24%; SME bands of 15%/17% are unavailable above 20% foreign ownership; large groups may top up to 15%
- Shareholders and directors
- Min. 1 shareholder and 1 director ordinarily resident in Malaysia
- Share capital
- Min. 1 share; no general paid-up minimum; licensed sectors or employment passes may set higher capital
- Local requirements
- Malaysia registered office; appoint an SSM-registered, practising company secretary within 30 days
- Annual maintenance
- Annual return within 30 days of anniversary; financials, audit and tax return filed when due
- Incorporation timeline
- Approx. 1–2 weeks; faster when name, KYC and local-appointee documents are ready
- Public disclosure
- Director and shareholder data are purchasable; beneficial-owner data are not public
Facts last checked · 2026-10-23
This page summarises publicly available regulations for general reference only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Rules in each jurisdiction may change at any time; please confirm the latest position with an Offshore Isle advisor.
References (9)›
- 01SSM｜本地公司成立指引
- 02SSM｜公司年度提交
- 03SSM｜私营公司审计豁免问答
- 04SSM｜受益所有权申报框架指引
- 05马来西亚税务局｜公司税率
- 06PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries｜Malaysia corporate income tax
- 07MIDA｜General Policies, Facilities and Guidelines
- 08PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries｜Malaysia tax administration
- 09PwC Worldwide Tax Summaries｜Malaysia withholding taxes
02 · Advantages
Why Malaysia
- 01Company law sets no local equity ratio; unrestricted activities can be wholly foreign-owned
- 02Close to ASEAN supply chains for sourcing, trade, manufacturing and local operations
- 03English and Malay are widely used in business, with established professional and logistics services
- 04Dividends paid by Malaysian companies generally carry no withholding tax
- 05Eligible private companies may elect audit exemption while still filing financial statements
03 · Requirements
Formation requirements
- Company name: SSM approval required; end with “Sendirian Berhad” or “Sdn. Bhd.”
- Shareholders and documents: min. 1; Mainland China or Hong Kong individuals provide passport and address proof, while corporate members add registration and authorisation documents
- Director: at least 1 natural person aged 18 or older who ordinarily resides in Malaysia
- Registered office and secretary: use a Malaysia address and appoint an SSM-registered practising company secretary within 30 days
- Business licences and equity: confirm licences before operating; regulated sectors may impose foreign-equity, paid-up-capital or premises conditions
04 · Compliance
Annual compliance
- Annual return: lodge with SSM within 30 days after each incorporation anniversary
- Financial statements: lodge within 30 days after circulation to members; audit applies unless exempt
- Income tax: e-file within 7 months after year end; estimated tax is generally paid by instalments
- Beneficial ownership: maintain an accurate register and report changes and supporting documents as required
- Records: retain accounting and business records for at least 7 years and update company particulars promptly
After incorporation, Offshore Isle sets a compliance calendar. We remind you in advance of annual returns, renewals and filings, and handle them on your behalf.
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