Set up your company
Regional/Representative office
Overseas head office for prospection purposes approved by MIDA for 3 years with possible expatriate post; no registration cost.
Processing time: 10-12 weeks minimum
Branch office
Overseas head office for services purposes only, approved by the Companies Commission in Malaysia; incorporation costs calculated on the capital of the parent company; Branch agent required and submission of yearly audited accounts;
Processing time: 5-6 weeks minimum
Private Limited Company (Sdn Bhd)
Local entity incorporated at the Companies Commission in Malaysia; Minimum required paid-up capital of RM1, and a minimum of RM500,000 (approximately 125,000 €) to obtain a work permit application; represented by 1 resident directors and 1 shareholders; submission of yearly audited accounts is required.
Processing time: 2-3 weeks minimum
In order to work in Malaysia legaly, you must have a work permit. They are several types of work permit in Malaysia such as the Employment Pass (Cat I, Cat II) and the Professional Visit Pass (PVP) so check here to have more information.
Your contact
Christelle DIDESCH
Business Support Services Manager
Immigration & Translation Service