{"id":36,"date":"2026-09-17T08:04:43","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T08:04:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vivosgroup.com\/my\/services\/company-incorporation\/"},"modified":"2026-09-18T01:02:21","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T01:02:21","slug":"company-incorporation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vivosgroup.com\/my\/services\/company-incorporation\/","title":{"rendered":"Sdn Bhd Company Incorporation in Malaysia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-section--grey vv-hero has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b7edd97f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"vv-eyebrow wp-block-paragraph\">Malaysia services<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sdn Bhd Company Incorporation in Malaysia<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"vv-lede wp-block-paragraph\">We incorporate Sendirian Berhad (Sdn. Bhd.) companies for local and foreign owners, including wholly foreign-owned structures and Malaysian subsidiaries of overseas groups, delivered by VIVOS (M) Sdn. Bhd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-facts has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Typical timeline<\/td><td>Name approval usually same day to a few days; incorporation 1-2 weeks after with SSM<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Foreign ownership<\/td><td>Up to 100% for most activities, subject to sector restrictions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local director required<\/td><td>Yes \u2014 at least one director ordinarily resident in Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Minimum share capital<\/td><td>No statutory minimum beyond a nominal amount, though paid-up capital affects visa and licence eligibility<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-prose has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s included<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Name search, reservation and SSM incorporation under the Companies Act 2016<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Constitution drafting where the default provisions are not suitable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resident director arrangements where no proposed director resides in Malaysia<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Registered office address and statutory record keeping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Share structures for joint ventures, founder vesting and incoming investment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branch and representative office registration for existing foreign companies<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-faq has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Do I need a Malaysian resident director?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Every Sdn Bhd must have at least one director who is ordinarily resident in Malaysia. We provide resident director arrangements for founders who don&#8217;t yet have one.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can a foreigner own 100% of a Malaysian company?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most sectors, yes. Certain regulated or sensitive activities carry foreign ownership limits or need additional approvals, which we check against your intended business activity before filing.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long does company incorporation take in Malaysia?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the name is approved with SSM, incorporation of a Sdn Bhd typically takes one to two weeks, depending on document readiness and whether the shareholders are corporate entities requiring further verification.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is there a minimum paid-up capital for a Sdn Bhd?<\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s no statutory minimum beyond a nominal amount for most companies, but certain licences, sectors or Employment Pass sponsorship expect a higher paid-up capital. We advise on the right figure for your activity before you incorporate.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull vv-section vv-section--navy vv-section--tight has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-2eebee45 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Talk to us about company incorporation in Malaysia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button vv-btn-gold\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"\/my\/contact\/\">Get in touch<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Do I need a Malaysian resident director?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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