💼 Foreigner looking to set up a company in Malaysia

🗺️ Foreign business looking to expand operations to Malaysia

If you can relate to any one of the situations above, you should consider setting up a branch office in Malaysia – which is basically another type of foreign business option available for those who intend to explore the local market.

We have highlighted the advantages, requirements and steps on how to set up a branch office in Malaysia.

What is a branch office of a foreign company?

A branch office is not a separate legal entity. It is an extension of the foreign parent company and must conduct the same business activities as the parent company.

The foreign parent company is liable and responsible for all the debts of the branch in Malaysia. The activities of a branch office must be the same as the foreign parent company, and a branch is suitable for foreign companies that want to expand their business to Malaysia for a short-term basis.

There must be at least one Malaysian resident agent to set up the branch in Malaysia.

Advantages of setting up a branch office in Malaysia

Requirements for setting up a branch office

Name

The company name must be the same as the foreign parent company, and the name should be lodged through the SSM online system.

Officers

There must be at least one resident agent to set up the branch office.

Staff

There are no restrictions on hiring foreign or local staff for a branch office.

Documents required

Steps of setting up a branch office in Malaysia

Company name registration

The company name must be registered with the SSM with a fee of RM50.00. When the name is approved, it will be reserved for 30 days from the day of confirmation and can be extended every 30 days with a maximum of 180 days for RM 50.00.

The registered company name should be the same as the foreign company name.

Registration with the SSM

Within 30 days after the confirmation of the company name, you must submit the following information to the SSM along with the required documents:

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