Company Services in Malaysia for Local and Foreign Businesses

Company setup • Banking readiness • Visa pathway • Compliance-first
Company Registration & Corporate Advisory in Malaysia (2026)

Lim & Ani Partners Sdn Bhd (Lim & Ani Associates) provides structured corporate services for locals and foreigners—covering company registration, corporate secretarial, bank account readiness, licensing roadmap, and accounting/tax compliance, aligned to SSM and the Companies Act 2016.

Typical incorporation: 3–5 working days* Bank KYC documentation support Visa pathway planning (when required) Compliance & filings readiness

*Timeline depends on complete documents, name approval and SSM processing.

Who we serve
Local entrepreneurs, SMEs, and foreign founders (including MM2H and dependent pass holders as shareholders, where applicable).
Core outcomes
Company registration + governance + banking readiness + licensing roadmap + accounting/tax compliance support.
Compliance positioning
Structured under SSM requirements and Companies Act 2016 with documentation prepared for practical bank and regulator review.

Legal Requirements to Register a Company in Malaysia (2026)

  • Incorporation is filed via SSM under the Companies Act 2016, typically facilitated by a licensed company secretary.
  • Ongoing compliance includes statutory maintenance and periodic filings (e.g., annual return and financial reporting obligations based on your company profile).
  • A registered office address in Malaysia is required for statutory records and notices.
  • At least one director ordinarily residing in Malaysia is required for a Sdn. Bhd.; structuring options can be arranged depending on your situation.
  • At least one shareholder (individual or corporate; local or foreign) is sufficient, subject to sector licensing rules.
  • Directors/shareholders must meet eligibility requirements (e.g., age, capacity, not disqualified under applicable laws).
  • Foreign ownership is possible in many sectors; however, licensing and banking requirements may vary depending on business activity.

Required Documents (Typical)

  • Passport / identification documents (MyKad for Malaysians)
  • Residential address proof (where applicable)
  • Business activity details (services/products, target market, operational plan)
  • Proposed company names (2–3 options)
  • Proposed paid-up capital and shareholding structure (aligned to banking and business needs)

Banking and Tax Readiness (Local and Foreign Clients)

We assist with corporate bank account readiness and documentation alignment based on practical KYC review expectations. We also guide clients on tax file activation and ongoing compliance planning.

  • Corporate banking documentation pack and meeting readiness support
  • Tax compliance guidance based on business activity (including planning for statutory filings and common corporate tax obligations)
  • Accounting setup roadmap and annual reporting preparedness

Local Director and Governance Support

For non-resident founders, director residency requirements, licensing conditions and banking expectations can affect setup strategy. We advise on compliant governance options and execute the documentation properly to protect control, shareholding and decision rights through formal instruments.

Business Types Commonly Structured Through Our Firm

  • Services, consulting, and professional firms
  • Technology, software, and digital businesses
  • Import–export and trading operations
  • Retail, distribution, and e-commerce
  • Food and beverage (restaurants, cafés, cloud kitchens)
  • Construction and contractor licensing roadmap
  • Tourism, hospitality, and homestay operations
  • Worker supply and outsourcing structures (subject to approvals and licensing requirements)

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Malaysia Incorporation and Advisory Package (2026)

A premium, compliance-first package designed to register your company correctly and prepare your business for banking, licensing and ongoing statutory requirements. Suitable for local entrepreneurs and foreign founders.

Inclusions (Core)

  • Company name search and reservation (SSM)
  • Company incorporation documentation and SSM filing
  • Appointment of first company secretary and statutory setup
  • Core corporate records (resolutions, registers and foundational documents)
  • Certified True Copies (as required) and standard corporate stamp
  • Shareholding and governance documentation support
  • Bank KYC readiness pack and first bank account application guidance
  • Licensing roadmap planning and document preparation support (where applicable)
  • Tax file activation and compliance planning guidance

Optional Add-Ons (Based on Needs)

  • ESD pathway planning and documentation advisory (where applicable)
  • Immigration advisory and family pathway planning (where eligible)
  • Monthly accounting, SST planning, annual reporting and audit coordination
  • Joint venture structuring and foreign investment advisory
  • Labuan/offshore structuring consultation (where suitable)
Professional note: Approvals and timelines depend on client profile, business activity and regulator/bank requirements. Our role is to structure for best acceptance and long-term compliance.

Who We Serve

We support Malaysian SMEs and international clients with Malaysia entry structuring and ongoing corporate compliance.

  • South Asia: Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Nepal
  • Africa: South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Egypt
  • East and Southeast Asia: China, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines
  • GCC and Middle East: Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Oman
  • Europe and Americas: USA, UK, Germany, France

Contact Our Advisory Team

Share your business plan and timeline. We will respond with a structured plan covering company setup, governance, banking readiness, licensing roadmap and compliance.

Company Registration Service Package — A

Company registration, required setup, advisory support, and local director arrangement (where required) — structured for compliance and practical banking readiness.

Total package fee
RM 10,500
SSM compliance aligned First-year CoSec included Banking support included Local director arrangement (if required)
Service Category Included Services Fee (MYR)
Company Registration & Documentation
Core incorporation and statutory setup.
  • Company name search and reservation
  • SSM registration and incorporation documents
  • Appointment of first company secretary
  • First-year company secretary fee
  • Superform / statutory documents, CTCs and company stamp
  • Foreign director document review and certification support
  • Printing, filing and shareholding documentation support
  • Nominee / local director documentation pack (where required)
RM 5,000
Licensing, Office & Advisory Services
Roadmap, documentation, and operational readiness.
  • Premise and signboard licensing document preparation
  • Business licence application preparation (based on activity)
  • Registered office and virtual office facility (1 year, where applicable)
  • Immigration forms and supporting documentation (where applicable)
  • Bank account opening support (documentation and guidance)
  • Administrative processing and service coordination
  • Business advisory and consultation support
  • One complimentary company stamp (if not already included)
RM 3,000
Nominee / Local Director Services
Applicable only if required for director residency compliance.
  • Annual fee: RM 5,000
  • First 6 months advance: RM 2,500
  • Payable directly to the appointed director (as per agreement)
RM 2,500
Total Package Fee RM 10,500

Note: Services are structured to comply with the Companies Act 2016 and relevant regulatory requirements. Agreement-based items (e.g., director/nominee arrangements) are subject to signed terms and are generally non-refundable once initiated.

Company Registration Service Package — B

Company incorporation and required business setup services — structured for SSM compliance, operational readiness, and smooth post-incorporation execution.

Total package fee
RM 8,000
SSM-compliant incorporation First-year CoSec included Licensing & office readiness Bank documentation support
Service Category Included Services Fee (MYR)
Company Registration & Documentation
Core incorporation and statutory filings.
  • Company registration with SSM (Sdn. Bhd.)
  • Company name search and reservation (MYDATA / SSM)
  • Appointment of first company secretary
  • First-year company secretary fee included
  • Superform, statutory sections and mandatory SSM filings
  • Certified True Copies (CTC) and company stamp
  • Foreign director document review and certification support
  • Document printing, filing, and shareholding documentation
  • Nominee director documentation pack (if required)
 RM 5,000
Licensing, Office & Advisory Services
Operational setup and compliance readiness.
  • Premise and signboard licence documentation
  • Business licence application preparation
  • Registered office and virtual office facility (1 year)
  • Immigration form preparation (where applicable)
  • Corporate bank account opening support
  • Processing fees and administrative coordination
  • Business counselling and legal advisory
  • Complimentary company stamp (if required)
 RM 3,000
Total Package Fee RM 8,000

Note: Services are structured in accordance with the Companies Act 2016 and applicable Malaysian regulations. Agreement-based items are subject to signed terms and are non-refundable once initiated.

Company Registration Service Package — C

Basic company incorporation services for founders who only require statutory registration with SSM — without extended advisory or licensing scope.

Total package fee
RM 5,000
SSM-compliant incorporation First-year CoSec included Core statutory documents Entry-level setup
Service Category Included Services Fee (MYR)
Basic Company Registration & Setup
Statutory incorporation and mandatory filings only.
  • Company registration with SSM (Sdn. Bhd.)
  • Company name search and reservation
  • Appointment of first company secretary
  • First-year company secretary fee included
  • Superform, statutory sections and SSM filings
  • Certified True Copies (CTCs) and company stamp
  • Foreign director document review and certification
  • Document printing and filing coordination
  • Shareholding structure and agreement drafting
  • Nominee director documentation pack (optional, if required)
  • Initial business bank account opening support
  • Premise and signboard licence documentation (basic)
 RM 5,000
Total Package Fee RM 5,000

Note: This package covers statutory incorporation under the Companies Act 2016. Advisory, licensing, visa, and advanced structuring services are not included and may require an upgraded package. Agreement-based services are subject to signed terms and are non-refundable once initiated.

Licensed CoSec • SSM filings • Compliance monitoring
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Malaysian Company Secretary Services

Lim & Ani Partners Sdn Bhd (formerly Lim & Ani Associates) provides licensed Company Secretary (CoSec) services in Malaysia to keep your company compliant with the Companies Act 2016, SSM requirements, and ongoing statutory obligations.

Built for local companies and foreign-owned Sdn. Bhd. entities, our engagement model focuses on structured governance, statutory filings, and professional advisory—under one transparent annual fee.

Registered office address & mail handling Annual Return filing (SSM) Compliance alerts & deadline tracking Resolutions, registers & governance support

Scope of Annual Company Secretary Services

  • Appointment of a licensed company secretary as required by Malaysian law
  • Maintenance of statutory registers, minute books, and core company records
  • Preparation and filing of Annual Return with SSM
  • Registered office address and handling of official correspondence
  • Drafting of directors’ and shareholders’ resolutions
  • Share capital updates and related SSM filings
  • Company name change, business activity update, or strike-off advisory
  • Certified True Copy (CTC) issuance for corporate documents
  • Compliance reminders and statutory deadline monitoring
  • Guidance on accounting, audit, tax, and SST compliance requirements
  • Advisory support for licensing and regulatory applications

Malaysia Launch FastTrack™ Packages (For Foreign Founders)

Foreign founders are assessed by banks, immigration and licensing bodies on the full structure — not only the SSM certificate. FastTrack™ aligns setup, banking readiness, visa pathway planning, paid-up capital structuring and compliance from Day One.

This approach reduces common failures such as bank account rejection, ESD refusal, licence delays, and forced restructuring after incorporation.

Package Best For What It Solves
FastTrack™ Lite Founders not applying for visa immediately Correct structuring, bank-ready documentation, compliant secretarial and tax foundation
FastTrack™ Pro Founders planning Employment Pass / investor pathway ESD-aligned structuring, paid-up capital planning, banking strategy, visa readiness
FastTrack™ Elite Serious investors, tech companies, regional expansion Full Malaysia entry strategy: ESD, MDEC pathway (where applicable), licensing roadmap and long-term compliance framework
Why FastTrack™ is essential for foreigners
  • Banks assess ownership, paid-up capital, substance and director residency
  • ESD and Employment Pass approvals require forward-planned capital justification
  • Licensing often fails if structure is not prepared upfront
  • Fixing issues after incorporation is expensive, slow, and sometimes impossible
Singapore Company Setup | Lim & Ani Partners
Singapore • ACRA • Employment Pass Ready

Singapore Company Setup

Structured company incorporation and advisory services for foreign founders, including statutory registration, Employment Pass–ready director arrangements, banking support, and ongoing compliance under the Singapore Companies Act.

Scope of Singapore Company Setup Services

  • Company incorporation with ACRA
  • Appointment of first company secretary
  • Company secretary services (1 year)
  • Company forms, filings and statutory sections
  • Company name search and reservation
  • Foreign director document review and certification
  • Document printing and filing coordination
  • Share distribution agreement drafting
  • Nominee director and agreement (1 year – Employment Pass pathway)
  • Signboard and premises licence documentation
  • Annual return filing with ACRA
  • Immigration and Employment Pass document preparation
  • Registered office facility
  • First corporate bank account opening support
  • Business counselling and advisory support

Total Fee

Singapore Dollar S$5,000 (all-inclusive, no hidden cost)

Covers statutory incorporation, nominee director arrangement (1 year), company secretary services, and advisory support.

Important Notes

  • All services are provided strictly in accordance with the Singapore Companies Act (CA) and prevailing government policies
  • Nominee director arrangement for Employment Pass is included for the first year
  • Company secretary and business advisory services are included for one year
  • Agreement-based service fees are non-refundable once initiated

Contact & Next Steps

Email: [email protected]

Phone / WhatsApp: +601126664168

Reach out for a tailored consultation, or proceed with a formal quotation based on your business activity and Employment Pass requirements.

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