Decide the structure
Clarify the proposed business activity, ownership, directors, shareholders and registered-office arrangements before submission, including any sector-specific approvals or requirements that may be relevant.
Company Incorporation
Company incorporation services in Malaysia
From company-name coordination and incorporation particulars through initial post-incorporation setup, FSV helps organise the company structure and required next steps before filing begins.
What this covers
- Company-name search, reservation and SSM incorporation coordination
- Preparation of company incorporation particulars and application
- Director, shareholder and ownership-structure information
- Coordination of first company-secretary appointment following incorporation and registered-office requirements
- Corporate bank-account opening support
- Coordination of applicable post-incorporation registrations where included in scope
How it works
From decision to incorporated company
Prepare and submit the incorporation
Coordinate company-name requirements, incorporation particulars and agreed supporting information for submission through the applicable SSM process, without assuming approval or a fixed processing time.
Put the first compliance steps in place
After incorporation, coordinate agreed immediate requirements such as the company-secretary appointment, registered-office matters and applicable tax, employer or other registrations based on the company's circumstances and agreed scope.
Foreign ownership
Setting up a foreign-owned Malaysian company
The Companies Act 2016 does not itself impose a general equity condition on Malaysian incorporated companies, but specific licences, permits, approvals or regulated activities may impose additional ownership, capital or operating requirements. A private Malaysian company must also have the applicable resident-director arrangement in place.
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Setting up the company, or keeping it compliant?
Company Incorporation
Initial company setup, ownership and director particulars, and agreed post-incorporation steps.
Company Secretarial Services
Ongoing statutory records, filings, governance actions and company-secretarial support after incorporation.
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Company Incorporation — frequently asked
How long does it take to incorporate a Sdn Bhd?
Timing depends on name availability, completeness of the incorporation information, any required referral or supporting documents and SSM processing. Once the proposed structure and required information are available, FSV can confirm the expected next steps for the agreed scope.
Can a foreigner own a Malaysian company?
Foreign ownership can be possible, but the applicable structure and conditions depend on the business activity and any sector-specific licences, permits or approvals. A Malaysian private company must also meet the applicable resident-director requirements.
Do I need a company secretary and registered office?
A Malaysian company must maintain a registered office in Malaysia. Its first company secretary is appointed following incorporation within the applicable post-incorporation timeframe and must meet the relevant eligibility requirements.
What information do you need from us to start?
The starting information commonly includes the proposed company name and business activities, director and shareholder particulars, the ownership and shareholding structure, registered office and business address information, identification or supporting documents as required, and relevant sector or licence information where applicable. Final requirements depend on the proposed company and its circumstances.
What happens after the company is incorporated?
Incorporation starts the compliance lifecycle. Agreed next steps may include the first company secretary appointment, registered office and statutory records, applicable tax or employer registrations, banking and ongoing company-secretarial or statutory obligations. The required work depends on the company's circumstances and scope.
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