Malaysia
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Malaysia

Available Crypto Friendly Asia
Processing Time
1-2 weeks
Corporate Tax
24%
Foreign Ownership
100% Allowed
Remote Setup
Available

About Business in Malaysia

A promising Southeast Asian jurisdiction with a developed economy, offering foreigners tax incentives and investment protection. Preferential rates and tax holidays are available for priority projects (re-export, technology), especially in the high-tech sector (MSC Malaysia program). Well-suited for ICT companies and trading holdings looking to enter fast-growing ASEAN markets. Restrictions: at least one Malaysian resident director is required, and some sectors (e.g., media, finance) may have foreign ownership limitations.

Why Choose Malaysia?

Stable Jurisdiction

Onshore jurisdiction with clear regulatory framework

Full Ownership

100% foreign ownership allowed for most business types

Crypto Friendly

Progressive regulations for digital assets and blockchain

Remote Setup

Complete registration process without visiting the country

Remote Banking

Open business bank accounts without physical presence

Tax Structure

24%
Corporate Tax
On company profits
Progressive up to 30%
Personal Tax
On individual income
10%
Dividend Tax
On profit distributions

Crypto & Digital Assets

Allowed

Trading allowed (securities treatment), not legal tender. Local exchanges (Luno, Tokenize) must register with SC. No VAT on retail crypto transactions.

Banking Options

Business Account

Available with local office/director

Personal Account

With resident status

Legal & Compliance

Substance Requirements

Office, director, accounting required

Double Tax Treaty Network

Good DTT network

Ideal For

Manufacturing, ASEAN services

Ownership Structure

100% foreign ownership allowed in most sectors. Exceptions include strategic sectors (banks, telecom, energy) where local partners or ownership limits apply. No restrictions for standard Sdn. Bhd. (LLC).

Reputation & Considerations

Normal reputation, not offshore

Available Services

Basic Registration
$4,800
one-time
Virtual Office
$600
/year
Residence Visa
$2,600
one-time
Accounting
$240
/month
Bank Account
$260
one-time

What's Included in Basic Registration

  • Company registration with local authorities
  • Business license
  • Company seal/stamp
  • Certificate of incorporation
  • Basic compliance setup

Registration Process

1
Submit Application Day 1
Fill out the online form with your business details and upload required documents
2
Document Review Days 2-3
Our team reviews and verifies your documents, requesting clarifications if needed
3
Government Filing Processing
We submit your registration to local authorities and track the progress
4
Completion Final Step
Receive your official registration documents and certificate of incorporation

Ready to Start Your Business in Malaysia?

We'll connect you with trusted local partners to handle every step of the registration process. Starting from just $4,800.

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Quick Facts

  • Processing Time 1-2 weeks
  • Corporate Tax 24%
  • Foreign Ownership 100% Allowed
  • Remote Registration Yes
  • Crypto Allowed
  • Jurisdiction Onshore
  • Remote Bank Account Yes
  • Visa for Banking Required

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