Register Company in Malaysia 2026

• Before starting your business in Malaysia, it is vital to determine which business type would be most suitable for your business activities, business ownership, and business expansion plans in Malaysia. There are different business structures in Malaysia, which include: 
  • Private Limited Company (Sdn Bhd) 
  • Public Limited Company (Bhd) 
  • Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) 
  • Branch Office 
  • Representative Office 
  • Sole Trader 
  • Partnership 

• Out of these business structures, the most favoured business type for foreign entrepreneurs in Malaysia is a Private Limited Company (Sdn Bhd). These entities are mainly regulated by the Companies Act 2016 (as amended by the Companies (Amendment) Act 2024), which specifies the regulatory and compliance guidelines for companies doing business in Malaysia. 

• This is where Tetra Consultants’ team of lawyers and incorporation specialists will help you determine your business needs and suggest the most appropriate business type for your business activities in Malaysia.  

• Additionally, the appropriate MSIC Codes (Malaysian Standard Industrial Classification) will be selected to accurately define your company’s business activities. 

• At Tetra Consultants, we will help you fulfil the major pre-registration requirements, such as: 
  • Appointment of at least one resident director in Malaysia (Malaysia nominee director services available through Tetra Consultants) 
  • Registered office address in Malaysia 
  • Preparation of incorporation documents and business plans 
  • Personal details of shareholders/directors 

• These requirements will also be aligned with FATF (Financial Action Task Force) Standards and anti-money laundering requirements. Further, directors and officers shall also comply with Section 17A of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act (Section 17A MACC Act), which introduces corporate liability for corruption-related offenses. 

• Additionally, Tetra Consultants can help you obtain a work permit for Malaysia in case you wish to relocate and act as the resident director. 

• Subsequent to this, Tetra Consultants will perform a company name availability search through the Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM) via the MyCoID Portal and e-BOS System (SSM’s e-Business Online System). 

• Upon approval of the company name, Tetra Consultants will reserve your company name in order to proceed further with company incorporation. 

• Once all the required documents are prepared, the lawyers and incorporation specialists at Tetra Consultants will submit the company incorporation application to SSM. The incorporation process will be conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements including Practice Directive No. 9/2024 (SSM or related regulators). 

• Upon approval of incorporation, Tetra Consultants will receive the Certificate of Incorporation, company constitution, and other relevant corporate documents. These documents will be couriered to your preferred address. 

• Once the company has been incorporated, the lawyers and incorporation specialists at Tetra Consultants will utilize our expertise in company incorporation to assist with corporate bank account opening.  

• At Tetra Consultants, we have successfully incorporated companies with reputable banks such as Maybank, RHB Bank, and Standard Chartered Bank. During this process, banks may also conduct compliance checks aligned with FATF (Financial Action Task Force) Standards and Malaysian banking regulations. 

• Before commencing operations, your company may be required to obtain the relevant business licenses. Additionally, Tetra Consultants’ lawyers and incorporation specialists will assist your company in registering your company with the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia.  

• If your company will provide taxable goods or services, Tetra Consultants will also assist in the registration of your company for Sales and Service Tax (SST) purposes. Where applicable, companies will also need to comply with E-Invoicing (LHDN) requirements, which are being gradually implemented across Malaysia. 

• Once your company has been incorporated, Tetra Consultants’ accounting and tax specialists will assist your company in complying with the accounting requirements of Malaysia.  

• Companies incorporated in Malaysia are required to prepare financial statements within 18 months from the date of incorporation. Your company is then required to submit these financial statements to the Companies Commission of Malaysia and the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia.  

• Furthermore, Tetra Consultants’ accounting specialists will assist your company in maintaining books of account, determining the financial year of your company, and complying with Malaysian accounting standards for private companies, MPERS, and for listed companies, MFRS.  

• Additionally, your company will need to file XBRL reports through the Malaysian Business Reporting System (MBRS), and your company will need to file its annual returns within 30 days of the incorporation date. 

• Tetra Consultants’ accounting and tax specialists will guide your business in meeting Malaysia’s tax compliance requirements. Malaysia has a 24% corporate income tax rate, while eligible SMEs are entitled to a 17% tax rate on their first RM600,000 of chargeable income. 

• Our accounting and tax specialists will guide your business in meeting Malaysia’s tax residency requirements, withholding taxes on cross-border transactions, Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT), and SST obligations. Our specialists will also guide your business on meeting employer obligations, such as SOCSO and Employees Provident Fund (EPF). 

• Our experts will also assist your business in compliance with employers’ responsibilities such as Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) / Employees’ Insurance Scheme (EIS) and Social Security (SIP / SOCSO). 

• Companies may also be required to contribute to HRD Corp / PSMB Act 2001 (Human Resources Development Corporation Act), depending on the number of employees and industry classification. 

Timeline to register company in Malaysia in 2026

• Malaysia company registration: 1 week 

• Corporate bank account opening: 4 weeks  

• Overall timeline: 5 weeks 

Cost to register company in Malaysia in 2026

• The government fee for incorporating a private limited company (Sdn Bhd) in Malaysia with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) is approximately RM50 for name reservation and RM1,000 for company incorporation.  

• We will submit a detailed proposal outlining the exact costs involved in incorporating a company in Malaysia, including the cost of resident director services (if applicable), corporate bank account opening, and other compliance costs.  

• Our charges are transparent. We will explain in detail all costs involved in incorporating a company in Malaysia, including government charges, professional charges, and other charges. 

Find out more!

• Tetra Consultants works as your advisor and trusted partner in your business expansion and company registration in Malaysia. With our own team of lawyers, incorporation specialists, compliance team, and accountants, we provide clients with clear, practical guidance to ensure compliance and success. Most importantly, we are known for being a one-stop solution for our valued clients. 
• Contact us to find out more about Malaysia company registration. Our team of specialists will respond within the next 24 hours. 

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