Company Incorporation Services in Malaysia
At HeySara, we truly understand that company incorporation is an important first step towards achieving your business goals. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we stand as your premier choice to meet all your incorporation needs.
Package Include:
- All Incorporation Documents and Services
- 1st Year Heysara Digital Secretary Plan
- FREE First Bank Account Opening Resolution
- FREE 2 sets of Certified True Copy* (only for First Section 14, 15, 17 and Section 58 & 236(2))
- FREE First Resolution to appoint Auditor & Tax Agent of Your Choice
- FREE First Board Resolution
- FREE Certificate of Incorporation (first copy)
- Online Register & Digital Signature
Terms & Conditions:
* Include SSM Incorporation Free of RM1,010
* Not more than 3 individual shareholders
* No Corporate Shareholder
Incorporation Via Our Company Secretary
You can engage our Company Secretaries/Industry experts who can provide you with added assistance & business advisory on how you can jumpstart your business correctly and efficiently.
Our Relationship Managers (RM) are all seasoned professionals with extensive industry experience and they are equipped with a wealth of knowledge and expertise. With their guidance, you can confidently navigate any complexities of your incorporation and corporate compliance needs, knowing you have a trusted advisor by your side.
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Important Tips Before Start Business in Malaysia
👋 What are the requirements for Company Incorporation?
To register a company in Malaysia, you require a local registered address, a corporate secretary, a resident director, a shareholder with a paid up capital of at least RM1 or more. Of course, your national identity card.
📃 What documents do I need to prepare?
For the incorporation, you will need to prepare the following information:
- Company name
- Directors’ & Shareholders’particulars, with the required Know Your Client (KYC) documents (like NRIC or Passport)
- Proof of your Residency Address (e..g Bank Statement, Utility Bills)
We will provide the following:
- Corporate Secretary particulars
- Local registered address (if required)
- Company Constitution and all other incorporation documents.
👨💼 Who can be a director?
Any individual who is above 18 years old, local or foreigner, can be appointed as a director. All Malaysia companies must have at least one local resident director.
💼 Do I need a company address?
Yes you do! All Malaysia companies are required to provide a local registered address. If you do not have an office address, HeySara is able to provide you with one. Mails received are scanned and forwarded to you.
👉 What is the Incorporation process like?
Once you have provided a pre-approved name, we will require passport copies and proof of addresses from your directors and shareholders for KYC purposes. We will prepare all the required incorporation documents.
For incorporation documents, you can sign them via digital signature (without the need to come down to our office). Thereafter, we will submit them to SMM (a government entity that registers companies). Once a Company Registration Number is issued, your company is operational.
We, may from time to time, require our clients to come to our office to verify the incorporation documents or see them in person via WhatsApp or through chat application so that we can verify the status of these individual due to our internal procedures and protocols, as we are registered filing agents with SSM.
⏲️ How long does the company registration take?
Once all the pre-incorporation documents are signed and reviewed, it can take 3-5 working days to register a company.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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To register a company in Malaysia, you need:
- At least one local resident director
- At least one director and one shareholder (who can be the same person)
- A local registered business address
- A minimum paid-up capital of RM1
- A company secretary (must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation)
Delays in name reservation can be due to:
- Similarity with existing business names
- Use of restricted or sensitive words which may require prior consent from the relevant authorities
- Pending manual review by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
Once the company is officially registered, you will receive:
- A Notice of Registration from the SSM
- A Certificate of Incorporation (Section 17)
- These documents confirm that your company has been legally incorporated in Malaysia.
After incorporation, you should:
- Appoint a licensed company secretary (within 30 days)
- Open a corporate bank account
- Register with tax authorities (LHDN)
- Maintain statutory records and comply with annual filing requirements
Yes, you can nominate another person as a director or shareholder. However, nominee arrangements must comply with the law and be supported by formal agreements to ensure legal protection and transparency.
Individual Shareholder: A natural person who owns shares in their personal capacity.
Corporate Shareholder: A legal entity (e.g., another company) that holds shares in the business.
You will need:
- Identity documents (e.g., passport or IC) and proof of address (e.g., utility bills, driver’s license, or official government letters) of directors and shareholders
- Proposed company name and business activity
- Registered office address
- Declaration of compliance by a licensed company secretary
You can perform a name search via the SSM’s MyCoID system or engage a professional service provider to assist with the name availability check and reservation.
The following details are publicly accessible via SSM:
- Company name and registration number
- Incorporation date
- Registered address
- Names and addresses of directors and shareholders
Malaysia offers various startup incentives, including:
- Grants and funding from agencies like Cradle Fund and SME Corp
- Tax exemptions under the Income Tax Act
- Digital economy programs from MDEC
- Startup accelerators and mentorship for early-stage businesses
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