SAME-WEEK SETUP
RESIDENT DIRECTOR
BANKING & TAX
REMOTE INCORPORATION
Clear industry eligibility and licensed company-secretary for full foreign ownership where allowed.
How we ensure compliance →
Practical KYC prep, in-person/remote options, multi-currency readiness to accept global clients.
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Remote incorporation options — setup without visiting. Standard cases: 5-7 days.
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Fixed-fee quotes that cover secretary, address, filings, and optional nominee services.
Packages & Inclusions →
Annual returns, bookkeeping, tax, payroll, EPF/SOCSO as a single managed service.
After-care plan →
ESD registration and Employment Pass planning aligned with shareholding & capital.
Work pass flow →
English/Chinese/Malay support and templates to reduce delays for overseas applicants.
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Most foreign founders use a Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.).
We support remote incorporation
Malaysia and Malaysia business registration
from overseas, tailoring structure for e-commerce, holding, or operational needs.
| Type | Who it's for | Ownership | Key points |
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| Sdn. Bhd. (Private Limited) | SMEs, e-commerce, regional HQ | Foreign ownership allowed | Limited liability, separate legal entity, needs at least 1 resident director |
| Branch Office | Foreign company expanding to MY | Parent company owns | No separate legal entity; parent company liable |
| Representative Office | Market research / non-revenue | Foreign company owns | Cannot invoice; limited activities |
Yes — foreign investors can legally own 100% equity in most sectors via a Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
IT, e-commerce, SaaS, trading, consulting, holding companies
Manufacturing, logistics, oil & gas (via MIDA/ministries)
Education, travel agencies, certain finance activities
We tailor structures for different business models. Typical clients include:
Amazon/Shoppe/regional marketplaces — need FPP and merchant banking.
group banking and tax planning across ASEAN.
invoicing, cross-border payments, subcontracting.
licences and logistics integrations.
seeking Employment Pass for founder and key hires.
If your use case isn't listed, we will map a compliant path during the free consultation.
How long does Malaysia Sdn Bhd registration take?
T-0
Free consult & KYC pre-check, Document list issued
T+1 day
Name search/reservation filed to SSM
T+3-5 days
Incorporation approved, Company number issued
T+7-21 days
Bank meeting/KYC, Account opened (Bank dependent)
T+2-4 weeks
Tax registration, payroll, licenses as applicable
Actual timelines depend on documents, industry, and bank scheduling.
We keep you updated at each milestone and support remote incorporation Malaysia step-by-step.
This checklist reflects standard SSM requirements as of 2025.
| What's included | Incorporation | Incorporation + Banking | All-in (Compliance) |
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| Company constitution & statutory forms | |
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| Licensed company secretary (1st year) | |
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| Resident/nominee director (optional) |  |
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| Bank account introduction & KYC preparation | |
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| Tax registration & initial advisory | |
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| Bookkeeping & annual return filing | |
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Get a fixed, written quote based on your activities and headcount.
No hidden charges — typical starting range available on request. Request fixed-fee quote
Opening a Malaysia business bank account as a foreigner
We prepare you for successful KYC and faster account opening whether you apply remotely or in person. Common expectations include:
SUPPORTED BANKS INCLUDE: MAYBANK, CIMB, HONG LEONG, HSBC, STANDARD CHARTERED (AVAILABILITY VARIES). ALSO ASSIST WITH MALAYSIA HOLDING COMPANY SETUP FOR GROUP BANKING NEEDS.
Malaysian law requires at least one resident director for a Sdn. Bhd. For overseas founders we offer a compliant nominee framework with:
YOU KEEP CONTROL OVER SHAREHOLDING AND OPERATIONS WHILE MEETING STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS COMPLIANTLY.
If you intend to work in Malaysia, you will typically require an Employment Pass via ESD. We align shareholding, paid-up capital and job roles to visa criteria, then manage documentation and timelines.
We combine licensed company secretarial expertise with banking and immigration experience.
Profiles below are real team roles (names shown for contact):
Licensed Company Secretary (SSM) — 12+ years handling incorporations, annual filings, and statutory compliance.
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Banking & Payments Lead — ex-bank relationship manager, coordinates KYC meetings and bank introductions.
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Tax & Accounting Manager — CPA qualified, handles monthly tax registration, CP204/60, bookkeeping oversight and audit coordination.
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Immigration & ESD Specialist — manages Employment Pass applications and ESD registration.
Contact me →Below are anonymised, fictionalised client summaries that reflect typical outcomes we've delivered (names changed for confidentiality):
Challenge: Regional tech services expansion requiring ESD position approval.
Outcome: Company incorporated, ESD position approved, Employment Pass issued for founder within standard timelines.
Result: Operational within 4 weeks, ready to scale across SEA.
Challenge: Rapid market entry with online payments.
Outcome: Incorporated in 5 working days; business account opened in 2 weeks; FPX and merchant onboarded ready.
Result: Live seller payouts after 3 weeks.
Challenge: Founder overseas needed Employment Pass.
Outcome: Company incorporated, ESD position approved, Employment Pass issued for founder within standard timelines.
Result: Local office established with compliant board.
Challenge: Remote director and complex banking requirements.
Outcome: Implemented nominee director solution, prepared compliance documents, and source-of-funds paperwork for multi-currency operations.
Result: Business account approved in 3 weeks, operational across 5 countries.
Official government and bank resources we commonly reference — open these to verify rules, forms, and guidance directly from the authorities.
If you would like, we can include direct downloadable checklists from each authority on a private client portal.
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