Company incorporation in Malaysia
Set up a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, with warehouse and e-commerce ready
Malaysia lets foreigners own 100% of a company in most sectors, and registration itself takes days. We handle the resident director, secretary, licences, warehouse and online stores, so you can start selling in Malaysia from your home country.
Key rules at a glance
| Company type | Private limited company (Sdn Bhd) |
|---|---|
| Foreign ownership | 100% allowed in most sectors. Regulated sectors such as banking, oil and gas or telecom may need a Malaysian shareholder. |
| Minimum capital | RM1 for most local companies. Foreign-owned trading companies need a WRT licence with RM1,000,000 paid-up capital. |
| Local requirements | At least one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia, and a qualified Malaysian company secretary. |
| Typical timeline | Name approval 1 to 2 business days, incorporation 1 to 3 business days. A WRT licence takes about 2 to 3 months. |
| Corporate tax | 24% standard. The 15% and 17% SME rates only apply when foreign ownership is 20% or less. |
Summary as of October 2026. Rules change and depend on your business activity, so we confirm them for your case before you start.
How the setup works
- Reserve the company name with SSM
- Appoint the resident director and company secretary
- File the incorporation with SSM and receive the certificate
- Apply for industry licences, such as WRT for foreign-owned trading
- Open the bank account and register for tax and e-invoicing (MyInvois)
Documents you prepare
- Passport or ID of every director and shareholder
- Proof of residential address
- Proposed company names
- A short description of the business activity
What 11 Brotherhood handles for you
One door for the whole journey: the company, the people on the ground, the warehouse and the online store.
We file the company with the registry, handle the name, deed and licences, and keep you compliant after day one.
Your Butler on the ground covers the local roles the law asks for, joins local meetings and solves problems for you.
Bookkeeping, tax filing and annual reports, built to keep your tax as efficient as the law allows.
Store and ship stock from our shared warehouse instead of renting your own from day one.
We open and run your stores on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada, with local content, livestream and affiliates.
We prepare your documents and accompany you through corporate bank account opening.
Good to know for e-commerce sellers
- Foreign-owned companies doing wholesale, retail, import or export need the WRT licence; virtual offices are not accepted for it.
- Using a local nominee only to avoid WRT rules carries penalties. We structure it properly instead.
- E-invoicing through MyInvois is being phased in by turnover, so set it up together with your accounting.
Questions founders ask
Can a foreigner own 100% of a Sdn Bhd?
Yes, in most sectors. Some regulated sectors need a Malaysian shareholder, and foreign-owned trading companies need a WRT licence.
Do I need to live in Malaysia?
No. The law asks for one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia; your Butler and our team cover the local roles while you run the business from home.
How long does it take?
The company itself is usually registered within a week once documents are complete. Licences such as WRT take about 2 to 3 months.
Can I sell on TikTok Shop, Shopee and Lazada Malaysia?
Yes. Once the company and bank account are ready, we open and run your local stores and ship from our shared warehouse.
What corporate tax will I pay?
The standard rate is 24%. The lower SME rates apply only when foreign ownership is 20% or less.
Ready to open the door?
Tell the founder what you sell and where you want to go. You get a clear plan, timeline and quote on WhatsApp.
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Sources: emerhub.com · emerhub.com · taxsummaries.pwc.com