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set up a company in Malaysia

We’ll get your company registered, set up the annual reporting, and help open a bank account online — no need to go anywhere
Foreign Company Registration in Malaysia | iComSec

More Than 20 years of experience

iComSec is the digital corporate secretarial firm that simplifies the processes of incorporating, running and governing a company through an online platform.

WHY iComSec

Simple online company setup for foreigners
with full support

One stop for all requirements

We prepare everything the government requires: company constitution, local address, a Nominee director, and a Corporate Secretary

Go digital and paperless on your end

Fill out the application and upload documents online, and send for you to e-sign

Online registration anytime, anywhere

We do everything online. You won’t have to go anywhere

Assist you with bank account opening

We collaborate with local banks that open accounts online

WHO WE HELP

For founders starting
or expanding their business

Home | Your Trusted Partner for Company Incorporation and Accounting in Malaysia

Solopreneur

We help solo consultants, traders, IT experts, and other professionals easily set up their businesses and enjoy local tax benefits.

Home | Your Trusted Partner for Company Incorporation and Accounting in Malaysia

Entrepreneurs expanding

Expanding your business to new markets? We help you with local compliance, accounting, and financial reporting setup.

Home | Your Trusted Partner for Company Incorporation and Accounting in Malaysia

Operating from Malaysia

We help you obtain the right visa to start your foreign business in Malaysia, whether you're here on an Employment or Dependant's Pass, or relocating from abroad

Get Started

Here’s what you need to incorporate a company

Your eligibility as a director

  • At least 1 director resides in Malaysia
  • Residential address
  • Age of 18 and above
  • Not bankrupt

Documents needed

  • Photocopy of IC
  • Consent letter (if your proposed company name is similar to related or associated corporation/ is a trademark / has controlled words)

Download your FREE Doing Business in Malaysia

We’ve put together all of the documents and details you need to figure out before you open a company.

PRICING

Incorporation plans to fit your business
in Malaysia

Incorporation + Consultation

Perfect if you want us to register your business and take care of annual filings with

RM 3,000

Incorporation + Consultation

1-on-1 consultation service for establishing a company in Malaysia (60 minutes).

Inclusive of. RM1,050 government fees: name application and registration fee.

Checking the proposed company name for availability

Company name reservation and application

Preparing resolution to open bank account.

Preparing all registration forms.

Preparing 2 sets of certified copies of superform (Sec 14), notification of registration (Sec 15), certificate of incorporation (Sec 17) and notification of first company secretary (Sec 58).

Selected number of resolutions. For example: fix financial record address, appointment 1st auditors' and tax agent, fixing financial year end.

Share certificates and consultation on pre-incorporation matters.

Incorporation + Secretary + Consultation

If you want your first year covered, from company formation to expert support and filing

RM 4,250

Incorporation + Secretary + Consultation

1-on-1 consultation service for establishing a company in Malaysia (60 minutes).

RM1,050 government fees: name application and registration fee.

Preparing all registration forms.

Filing with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia ("SSM").

Minutes of first board meeting.

Resolution for opening first bank account.

Preparing 2 sets of certified copies of superform (Sec 14), notification of registration (Sec 15), certificate of incorporation (Sec 17) and notification of first company secretary (Sec 58).

Selected number of resolutions. For example: fix financial record address, appointment of 1st auditors and tax agent, fixing financial year end.

Share certificates and consultation on pre-incorporation matters.

12-months retainer fees

Incorporation + Secretary

Perfect if you want us to register your business and take care of annual filings with

RM 5,470

Consultation + Incorporation + Secretary

1-on-1 consultation service for establishing a company in Malaysia (60 minutes).

RM1,050 government fees: name application and registration fee.

Preparing all registration forms.

Filing with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia ("SSM").

Minutes of first board meeting.

Resolution for opening first bank account.

Preparing 2 sets of certified copies of superform (Sec 14), notification of registration (Sec 15), certificate of incorporation (Sec 17) and notification of first company secretary (Sec 58).

Selected number of resolutions. For example: fix financial record address, appointment 1st auditors' and tax agent, fixing financial year end.

Common seal, share certificates and consultation on pre-incorporation matters.

Full Compliance

If you want your first year covered, from company formation to expert support and filing

RM 7,270

Consultation + Incorporation + Secretary

1-on-1 consultation service for establishing a company in Malaysia (60 minutes).

RM1,050 government fees: name application and registration fee.

Preparing all registration forms.

Filing with Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia ("SSM").

Minutes of first board meeting.

Resolution for opening first bank account.

Preparing 2 sets of certified copies of superform (Sec 14), notification of registration (Sec 15), certificate of incorporation (Sec 17) and notification of first company secretary (Sec 58).

Selected number of resolutions. For example: fix financial record address, appointment of 1st auditors and tax agent, fixing financial year end.

Common seal, share certificates, and consultation on pre-incorporation matters.

Accounting and Tax

Compilation of management accounts.

Yearly Bookkeeping by accountant (< 65 transaction per month / <85 receipts per month)

FREE Autocount Cloud Accounting Software*

Add-ons you might need

Nominee Director - RM6,000 for 6 months

As a foreigner not residing in Malaysia, you cannot establish or manage a business in the country. While you search for the right local partner, we can assist in appointing a qualified nominee local director for your Malaysian company.

Employment Pass (EP) - RM7,000

Upon fulfill of requirement, we will file your CV with relevant professional experience, education data and the company profile to get the visa.

*All the prices above are exclusive of 8% SST

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Incorporation Process

4 steps for setting up a foreign
company in Malaysia

We help you handle everything required by Malaysia’s Companies Commission (SSM) for setting up and maintaining your company:

Corporate Secretary

Malaysian law requires every Sdn Bhd to appoint a qualified company secretary licensed by SSM. The secretary handles statutory compliance, prepares and files annual returns, maintains resolutions, updates changes in shareholders/directors, and ensures the company meets all Companies Act requirements.


Nominee Director

A Malaysia-registered company must have at least one director who is a Malaysian resident. If founders are foreign, they usually appoint a nominee director. The nominee holds the position legally but does not participate in business decisions. Because directors share legal responsibility for compliance, this service is normally bundled with accounting and compliance support.

Registered address

Every Malaysian company needs a local registered office. This address appears on all official records and is where SSM and government communications are sent. We receive, manage, and forward your statutory mail as part of the service.

This includes company name search, director/shareholder submission, digital signing, and preparing all required documents for incorporation. Once approved, you’ll receive your official SSM registration papers and can immediately proceed to banking and operational setup.

We work with Malaysian banks that offer remote or semi-remote business account opening for foreign-owned companies.

We handle the presentation and documentation, but approval is fully at the bank’s discretion.

Each bank has its own KYC process. Some require a video interview, others may request the director’s presence or couriered documents for verification.

Talk to us for the exact requirements, timelines, and fees for each bank.

You’ll need to submit several tax and compliance reports every year. Our accounting team organises your documents, prepares your financial statements, and files all submissions correctly. We also guide foreign-owned companies on available tax incentives and compliance requirements in Malaysia.

Even if your company has no transactions, you still must file your annual return with SSM, prepare financial statements, and submit your corporate tax return (Form C). Missing deadlines or incorrect filings can lead to penalties for both the company and its directors.

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FAQ

Ready to Incorporate Your Company in Malaysia?

It’s a type of working visa issued per specific company so it can recruit foreign professionals, managers, executives, and technicians. It allows you to work exclusively for that company, live and bring your family to Malaysia. It’s valid for one (1) or two (2) years and can be renewed afterwards.
Once all the documents are ready, it usually takes us up to one (1) day to register a company. It mostly depends on when you are comfortable with providing all the details, as well as the service hours of the authorities. Our record stands at two (2) hours and we keep getting better.
Sure. There’s a special type of visa called Employment Pass you can receive within about 6 months. In order to qualify you need to pay yourself a salary of about RM6,000, especially if you plan to bring family under Dependent Passes.
Yes, all Malaysian companies must have a local registered address. It goes on all legal documents. If you don’t have an office address, use our service. We handle your incoming letters, scan and store them in your iComSec account so you have easy access to all your documents.
You send us your IC or passport copy, details of directors and shareholders. We reserve that the company name you’ve chosen is available. We prepare all the necessary documents, send them to you for electronic signature, and submit them to Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (“SSM”). On your end, it’s just a message thread in a secure chat. Once a approval letter has been issued, your company is operational.