Company Registration Cost Malaysia 2026

SSM fees: Sdn Bhd incorporation RM1,010 (RM1,000 + RM10 name search) + RM150 annual return. Enterprise (sole proprietorship) using trade name: RM60/year. Using personal name: RM30/year. LLP (Limited Liability Partnership): RM500 registration + RM200 annual declaration. Sdn Bhd also requires a company secretary (mandatory under Companies Act 2016) at RM600-2,000 per year.

Enterprise is much cheaper upfront (RM30-60/year vs Sdn Bhd RM1,010 + RM750-2,150 annual). However, Enterprise has unlimited personal liability — your personal assets are at risk if the business fails. Sdn Bhd is a separate legal entity protecting your personal wealth. Recommended: Enterprise for side-hustles under RM100k annual revenue; Sdn Bhd once you're earning consistently or dealing with larger contracts.

Yes — mandatory under Companies Act 2016. Every Sdn Bhd must appoint a licensed company secretary within 30 days of incorporation. Must be a member of a prescribed professional body (MAICSA, MACS, etc.) or a licensed secretary firm. Typical fee RM600-2,000/year depending on complexity. Secretary handles statutory filings, AGM, board resolutions, changes in directors/shareholders.

Via SSM MyCoID 2016 (online): Sdn Bhd typically 1-3 working days after payment. Enterprise via EzBiz: same-day approval in most cases. LLP: 7-10 working days. Pre-requirements: name search & reservation (RM10), prepare Director/Shareholder NRIC, constitution (optional — Model Constitution auto-applies), business address.

Yes — foreigners can register Sdn Bhd with 100% foreign ownership in most sectors. Requirements: at least one resident director (Malaysian citizen or PR, OR foreigner holding a work visa). Paid-up capital minimum RM1 but practical RM100k-500k for MM2H/EP visa applications. Some sectors (agriculture, distributive trade) have foreign ownership caps 30-70%. Professional services regulated separately (law/architecture/engineering require Malaysian partners).