Nominee Director Services in Malaysia

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Why you need appoint a nominee director from iComSec

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Foreign Investors

Individuals or businesses looking to incorporate a company in Malaysia but lacking a local resident director, as required by the Companies Act 2016

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Local Entrepreneurs

Business owners who want to ensure privacy by appointing a nominee director to keep their personal identity out of public statutory records

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Nominee Director Services in Malaysia

  • A nominee director acts as a statutory requirement to comply with the Companies Act 2016 but has no involvement in the day-to-day operations of the company.

 

  • A managing director oversees the company’s business operations and is actively involved in decision-making and management.

We provide this service as a temporary convenience to you as we understand how it might be a hassle to source for a reliable local partner without the proper local connections prior to entering into the Malaysian market. 

No, the nominee director has no authority to make decisions, sign contracts, or manage the company. Their role is limited to fulfilling statutory obligations.

Yes, the nominee director’s details will appear in the company’s statutory records, which are accessible through SSM. This is a regulatory requirement in Malaysia.

The nominee director ensures that all statutory filings, such as annual returns and financial statements, are submitted on time. They work closely with the company secretary to meet regulatory obligations.

The nominee director must be a Malaysian resident. Additionally, they should not be disqualified under the Companies Act 2016 (e.g., undischarged bankrupts or individuals convicted of offenses related to fraud or dishonesty).

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