Company name registration
Assistance with name search and preparation of required name information.
Malaysia Company Secretary Services
Register a Sdn. Bhd.
Estimated 3-5 working days
From name search and document preparation to SSM submission, our company secretary team assists online. RM1899 already includes RM1010 SSM government registration fees.
One-off company registrationRM1899Includes RM1010 SSM government fees
Payable at incorporationRM2967Registration + first 12 months secretary
SURUHANJAYA SYARIKAT MALAYSIA
COMPANIES COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA
COMPANIES COMMISSION OF MALAYSIA
CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
OF PRIVATE COMPANY
OF PRIVATE COMPANY
This is to certify that
YOUR COMPANY SDN. BHD.
202601123456 (1234567-X)
is incorporated under the Companies Act 2016, and that the company is a company limited by shares and a private company.
SSM Stamp
From enquiry to start
Confirm the basic details first, then submit properly
- 01Submit details via WhatsAppTell us the number of shareholders, directors and business nature
- 02Free name search and structure checkConfirm company name and basic shareholding arrangement
- 03Payment, signing and submissionComplete verification and e-signing before SSM submission
Step 1 · Company registration
Company registration RM1899, one-off fee.
This fee covers the incorporation stage for a Malaysian Sdn. Bhd.: name search, document preparation, SSM submission, registration documents and a basic bank account opening resolution.
RM1010 SSM fees
Includes the standard SSM government fees required to incorporate a Sdn. Bhd.
Banking resolution
One set of common directors' resolution for opening a bank account.
First directors' resolution
Preparation of basic initial directors' resolution for the newly incorporated company.
Client portal
24/7 access to view and store company documents.
Who is this package for?
For founders planning to operate seriously and grow long term
If you are still comparing Sole Prop, LLP or Sdn. Bhd., start with the business structure comparison before deciding.
Compare 5 business structuresSolo founder
One eligible director may also be the sole shareholder.
Local co-founders
Useful when shares, director duties and operating responsibilities need to be clear.
Foreign shareholders or cross-border business
Confirm local director, industry restriction and bank account requirements first.
Ask about foreign shareholder arrangements →Planning to build a team or seek funding
Suitable for businesses that need formal corporate image, share structure and long-term expansion.
Before registration
7 items to prepare before registering a Sdn. Bhd.
It is not just IC. Company name, people arrangement, shares, business activity and addresses should be confirmed first. Select an item to view examples and practical notes.
Send full checklist7Registration itemsClick to view
Prepare three proposed company names
We suggest preparing 3 preferred names, such as ABC Trading, ABC Technology or ABC Solutions. We assist with name search, but final approval remains subject to SSM.
- The name should match your business positioning
- Avoid restricted or confusing words
- Backup names help when the first choice is not approved
Director identity and residential details
At least one natural person aged 18 or above, ordinarily resident in Malaysia and not disqualified from acting as director is required.
- IC front and back or passport information page
- Phone number, email and residential address
- Recent address proof and required identity verification
At least one company shareholder
A shareholder holds shares in the company. For a qualified single-member company, the same person may be the sole director and sole shareholder.
- Individual shareholders provide IC or passport
- Corporate shareholders require additional company documents
- Foreign ownership and regulated industries may have extra requirements
Confirm each shareholder's ownership percentage
Shares determine the ownership ratio of the company. The company may be owned by one person or multiple founders based on agreed percentages.
Describe your main products or services
For example e-commerce, construction, digital marketing, F&B or trading. We use this to confirm a suitable business description and MSIC Code.
Business nature may affect bank KYC, business licence and other industry applications, so it should reflect the actual plan.
Separate registered office and business address
The RM1068/year company secretarial package includes the statutory registered office. You should still prepare the actual business address for bank account, licensing or business review purposes.
View the full difference between the two addresses →Choose paid-up capital based on practical business needs
It may be possible to start from RM1, but this does not mean RM1 is suitable for every business. The amount should be considered against operations, banking, licensing, foreign ownership or industry requirements.
VSG explains the registration arrangement, but does not guarantee bank, licence or regulatory approval results.
Address clarification
Registered office is not the same as business address
The registered office satisfies the company's statutory communication requirement. Banks and licensing authorities are usually more interested in where the business actually operates. Separating the two reduces misunderstanding after incorporation.
Registered Office
Registered OfficeUsed for SSM correspondence and statutory company records. Included in the RM1068/year company secretarial package.
Business Address
Business AddressThe place where the company actually operates. Banks and licensing bodies may request supporting proof.
Comparison itemRegistered Office
Registered OfficeBusiness Address
Business Address
Registered OfficeBusiness Address
Business Address
Main useSSM statutory correspondence and company recordsActual operating, office or business location
Government documentsApplicableUsually not the primary statutory receiving address
Bank account reviewUsually not enough by itself to explain operationsUsually requires explanation and proof
Client visitsNot a promise of client receptionBased on actual office arrangement
Business licenceGenerally cannot replace the operating locationReviewed based on local authority and industry requirements
Included in secretarial packageRM1068/year registered office
Check whether my address is suitable
For statutory correspondence and company record keeping. It does not include an actual operating premise.
VSG application process
From document preparation to company documents
After complete information and signing, SSM approval is generally estimated at 3-5 working days. Actual timing depends on name approval, additional information and SSM processing.
- 01
Submit the 7 basic items
Provide company name, directors, shareholders, shares, business activity, address and paid-up capital arrangement.
- 02
Free name search and structure confirmation
Check name options and confirm directors, shareholders and shareholding ratio.
- 03
Identity verification, payment and signing
Complete required KYC, payment and e-signing.
- 04
Prepare documents and submit to SSM
VSG organises the registration information and lodges the formal application.
- 05
Approval and company document delivery
After SSM approval, the incorporation documents are organised into the client portal.
After registration
What company documents will you receive?
These documents are organised under the package and provided through the client portal for bank account opening, company records and compliance use.
Application for Registration
Records the company, director, shareholder and business information submitted during incorporation.
Notice of Registration
SSM's notice confirming that the company has been registered.
Certificate of Incorporation
The incorporation certificate, commonly used for banks, business and third-party verification.
Director & Secretary Notification
Relevant company records for director and company secretary appointment or information notification.
Fee timeline
When are registration, company secretary and annual compliance fees charged?
RM1899 is the one-off company registration fee. After incorporation, the company must appoint a company secretary and handle statutory annual compliance filings. The three fee items are not hidden inside a vague all-in price.
01Payable at incorporation
Registration + first 12 months secretary
RM2967One-off company registrationRM1899
Company secretary prepaid 12 monthsRM1068
Company secretary fee is RM89/month, calculated from the official appointment date and collected 12 months in advance.
02Before first annual compliance filing
Annual Compliance
RM1200- Annual Return filing
- AFS financial statement lodgement
- BO beneficial ownership filing
- Includes RM200 SSM submission fees
This is charged near the first statutory filing cycle, not on the date of incorporation.
03Each subsequent year
Secretary + annual compliance
RM2268/yearCompany secretarial serviceRM1068/year
Annual ComplianceRM1200/year
Total yearly service fee is RM2268. The secretary renewal and Annual Compliance fee may be billed separately based on their respective due periods.
Annual Compliance does not include
Bookkeeping and financial statement preparation, audit, LHDN tax filing, late penalties, complex corporate changes and additional government fees not listed will be quoted separately.
After company registration, what should owners pay attention to?
Incorporation is only the first step. Owners usually need to handle banking, tax, employer registration and annual compliance matters afterwards.
Banking and company tax
Use incorporation documents and bank resolution to apply for a company bank account, and pay attention to LHDN tax file, tax deadlines and tax agent arrangements.
KWSP / PERKESO
If the company hires employees, employer registration, contribution payment and applicable PCB responsibilities should be handled.
Annual Compliance
Handle Annual Return, BO, financial statements and applicable audit or audit exemption matters on time.
Corporate change submission
Changes to directors, shareholders, address, share transfer and other matters require proper documents and formal submission.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does company registration take?
After complete information and signing, SSM submission usually takes an estimated 3-5 working days. Actual timing depends on SSM system processing.
Can foreigners register a Sdn. Bhd.?
Yes. Foreigners may own a Malaysian Sdn. Bhd., but the company needs at least one director aged 18 or above who principally resides in Malaysia.
Can one person register a Sdn. Bhd.?
Yes. A qualified single-member company may have the same person as sole director and sole shareholder, provided the director satisfies the Malaysian residency requirement.
Can I own 100% of the company?
Generally yes. A qualified single-member company may be 100% owned by one person. Certain regulated industries, foreign-owned businesses or licence applications may have additional conditions.
Can I register a company without an office?
Yes. The RM1068/year company secretarial package includes a statutory registered office address. Your business address may be a home office, office or co-working space depending on the business, but banks, licensing bodies and other parties may request additional proof.
Must I appoint a company secretary?
Yes. Under the legal requirement, a Sdn. Bhd. must appoint at least one qualified company secretary within 30 days after incorporation.
What fees apply after registration?
At incorporation, RM1899 registration fee and RM1068 first 12 months company secretary fee are payable, totaling RM2967. Before the first Annual Compliance, RM1200 is payable. Thereafter, company secretary RM1068 plus Annual Compliance RM1200 total RM2268 per year. Bookkeeping, audit and LHDN tax filing fees are not included.
Ready to start your business blueprint?
Our team assists from name search to incorporation completion, with a clear and compliant process.