Company Registration in Malaysia for Foreigners
Now, Foreigner can Register new company in Malaysia with Companies Commission of Malaysia in less than 2 to 5 days and start your business right away!
Business Migration Worldwide is No.1 Malaysia Business Visa Consultancy licensed entity in Malaysia, a team of Lawyers, Company Secretaries and Professional Immigration Consultants. The experienced and dynamic team can help you on your all needs related to Company Registration in Malaysia, Work Permit application FREE advise, Assistance in filling application for Local Council License, applying Fixed Phone Line under company name, finding local Malaysian staff for the company…indeed we assist the valued Foreigner clients from A to Z business relocation services from registering a company in Malaysia to assisting them finding a reasonable office on rent offering BEST guidelines/consultancy till startup of business in Malaysia.
Requirements to Register new Company in Malaysia for Foreigners
If you are a Foreigner and want to start a business in Malaysia; Whatever business you want to start in Malaysia, first of all, you need to register a company in Malaysia. You can register a company in Malaysia in just RM2000 only. But such company will be having only RM2 cash (paid up capital) which is NOT entitled for Work Permits.
Furthermore; SOLE PROPRIETOR and “SHELF Companies” (ready made companies) are also NOT allowed for WORK PERMITS.
Minimum 1 natural person are required to register a new company in Malaysia. Husband and Wife also can be the Directors/Shareholders of the Malaysian Sdn Bhd company.
And if you need “Director’s Visa/Work Permit, then your company MUST have a “PAID-UP” capital (not only the Authorized Capital) of:
- RM 500,000, if the company is 100% Foreign owned (only for professionals i.e Accountants, Doctors, Engineers etc..)
- RM1 Million, if you want to do Trading/Import/Export/Restaurant/any Sales related business,suitable for any nationality
After company registration with RM1 Million Paid Up capital, you must have budget to arrange for an office with phone line and sign board license (PBT).
Please have in mind, Registration of Company and it’s Memorandum is “Key Document” in applying your Malaysian Work Permit. So, if you register your company through such company secretary, who does not know about Immigration procedures, he may add such activities in your company’s Memorandum which may require many other licenses BEFORE applying work permit. And if you apply WITHOUT getting those licenses, your work permit application will be REJECTED. So, be careful while registering your company. Always get the professionals who understand Immigration matters more than company incorporation! Saving few hundreds may lead to a “Total Loss”.
If you want to start a business which requires WRT license, then you will NOT be able to apply work permit until you get WRT license. If you apply work permit without getting WRT license, your work application will be rejected.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO REGISTER COMPANY
- Scanned passport (or MyKad for locals)
- Proof of Malaysia address (for local director or nominee)
- Business activity details
- Company name proposals (2–3 options)
- Paid-up capital (minimum RM1 — but RM500,000–RM1 million advised for foreigners)
Process Time
3-5 working days, your company will be ready
BANKING & TAX SETUP FOR FOREIGNERS
We also provide paid assistance for corporate bank account opening with Maybank, CIMB, RHB, UOB and other top banks. As of 2026:
- Foreigners can open business bank accounts if company has proper office, local address, landline & tax documents
- Nominee director is optional but greatly improves bank approval chances
- Full paid support for SST registration, CP204 tax filing, Form C, Form E, and audit
BENEFITS OF USING A NOMINEE DIRECTOR
- Improves chances for bank account approval
- Streamlines application for WRT, ESD, CIDB & Halal licenses
- Helpful for foreigners on tourist visas or outside Malaysia
- Secure agreement protects your shareholding and company control
What’s Included in the Incorporation & Advisory Package
You will get your company registered in 3-5 working days and its include:
- Company name search & reservation (via SSM)
- Full company registration & incorporation documentation
- Appointment of first company secretary (licensed)
- Superform filing & statutory forms (Form 9, Sections)
- Certified True Copies (CTCs) and company stamp (chop)
- Foreign director document review & certification
- Share distribution agreement & shareholder documentation
- Nominee director search & agreement (if required)
- Preparation of license documents*
- Immigration and ESD form advisory*
- Registered office & virtual office setup
- First corporate bank account resolution
- Advisory on service charges, tax policies, and legal procedures*
- Complimentary consultation for additional licenses: CIDB, Halal, Export-Import, Hostel, Farming and more
- Support for offshore company registration (optional)*
Optional Premium Services
- ESD application and business visa support
- Financial advisory with MIA-licensed accountants
- Monthly accounting, SST filing & annual audit services
- Joint venture and foreign-direct-investment structuring
Click to know, How to Start Business in Malaysia for foreigners
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*Paid Services
To start the process to register a company in Malaysia with Paid up capital, please click below:
