Sdn. Bhd.
A locally incorporated company. Consider the director arrangements, ongoing corporate administration and conditions applying to the intended activity.
SS CORPORATE RESOURCES / MALAYSIA
Your next chapter. Here in Malaysia.
Start with what you want to do in Malaysia. We help foreign investors organise the questions around entity choice, corporate setup and ongoing administration, with specialist support coordinated where needed.
LOCAL KNOWLEDGE / GLOBAL AMBITION
BUILT FOROverseas foundersForeign companies exploring MalaysiaRegional business teams
Foreign Investor Services
Choose a route that fits your activities.
Clarify the commercial plan
Will you trade, hire locally, deliver services or explore the market? The intended activities provide the starting point for assessing a suitable presence.
Understand the setup options
A Malaysian company, a registered foreign branch and a representative or regional office serve different purposes. Compare the operating needs before selecting a route.
Connect setup with operations
Company records, accounting and payroll should be planned alongside incorporation. Think about the people, documents and reporting responsibilities needed after setup.
Coordinate specialist questions
Foreign ownership conditions, licences and work authorisation need their own review. We coordinate enquiries with associated professional partners where appropriate.
FROM NEED TO SUPPORT
Practical support. Clearly scoped.
Use these service areas as a starting point. We agree the work around your company’s circumstances and priorities.
Certain specialised services may be provided in collaboration with associated professional partners.
01Explore your setup options
Discuss a Sdn. Bhd., foreign company branch or representative / regional office based on your intended activities.
02Incorporation & company secretary
Coordinate company incorporation and ongoing secretarial and compliance support.
03Accounting & payroll
Arrange ongoing administrative and financial record support as your local operations develop.
04Specialist support network
Coordinate tax, business licence and Employment Pass / visa enquiries through associated professional partners.
HOW WE WORK TOGETHER
A clearer way forward.
STEP 01 / 04
Map the intended activities
Share the parent company background, ownership plans, intended activities and whether you expect local staff or premises.
THE MALAYSIA CONTEXT
Three routes. Different purposes.
Foreign branch
A registration route for an existing overseas company seeking to carry on business in Malaysia. Consider the parent company’s documentation and responsibilities.
Representative / regional office
A route for approved non-commercial activities such as research or coordination. It is not a substitute for an entity carrying out trading or commercial business.
Reviewed 18 September 2026. General guidance; confirm applicable requirements for your activities with the relevant authority.
BEFORE OUR FIRST CONVERSATION
A little preparation. A better conversation.
You do not need every document to start. Tell us what is available and what is unclear. Share identity documents and other sensitive records only once a suitable channel is agreed.
Start a conversation- Home-country company details, if an existing group
- Intended Malaysian activities and expected customers
- Proposed ownership, directors and local presence
- Hiring plans and any work-authorisation questions
A LITTLE MORE CLARITY
Your service questions, answered.
Start with the common questions, then talk through the details that matter to your company.
Talk through your needs01Can a foreign investor own a Malaysian company?
The proposed activities and sector-specific conditions must be checked. Do not assume that the same ownership conditions apply to every industry.
02Can a representative office sell to customers?
MIDA’s representative / regional office framework is for approved non-commercial activities. It does not permit trading or other commercial activities; an operating business needs a suitable alternative route.
03Will setting up a company give me an Employment Pass?
No. Company setup and personal work authorisation are separate processes. The relevant company and applicant requirements and approvals must be assessed.
04Can we start the discussion from overseas?
Yes. Send a summary of your plans and existing company background. We can identify the information needed for the first discussion and clarify later verification or attendance requirements.
YOUR NEXT CHAPTER STARTS HERE
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