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Company formation in Malaysia

Launch your Malaysia company 100% remotely — handled end-to-end by CORPYO and a licensed local agent, in your language.

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🌍Companies formed worldwide
⚖️Licensed local agents
💻100% digital process
🗣️Expert support in your language
All-inclusive from
$850
Timeline
5-10 days
Tax rate
3%*
Min. capital
RM 1
Annual renewal
RM 2,500/yr

About Malaysia

Malaysia — and especially the Labuan offshore jurisdiction — gives international founders a low-tax, English-speaking base in the heart of Southeast Asia. Labuan's headline 3% tax rate on trading profits is real, but it's conditional, not automatic: to qualify, a Labuan company must meet Malaysia's economic substance requirements — a minimum number of full-time staff based in Labuan and a minimum level of local annual operating expenditure. Fall short of that bar and the company is taxed at Malaysia's standard corporate rate on its Labuan-source income instead, and enforcement has been tightening rather than loosening. Regional holding structures — collecting dividends and capital gains from ASEAN subsidiaries at 0% via Malaysia's tax-treaty network — are a common, well-suited use case that fits founders who want genuine substance, not a shell. With a common-law legal system and English as a working language, Malaysia remains a practical, lower-cost alternative to Singapore for entering the ASEAN market.

Key industries
TradingHoldingConsultingDigitalLogistics

Why incorporate in Malaysia?

Real advantages this jurisdiction offers international founders.

✓Lower operating costs than Singapore
✓Gateway to a consumer market of hundreds of millions across ASEAN
✓Low Labuan tax rate conditional on genuine economic substance
✓English common-law legal system
✓Strong financial-services infrastructure

Ideal for

ASEAN market entryTrading companiesFinancial servicesRegional holding

💡 Tax system

24% standard · 17% for SMEs · 3% Labuan special zone

Strengths

✓Labuan 3% special zone tax
✓English legal system
✓ASEAN market access

Important considerations

!Labuan requires substance requirements
!Some registrations can take 4-6 weeks

What you'll need

A short, fully digital checklist — no paperwork sent by post.

01Passport copy of each shareholder & director
02Proof of address (utility bill or bank statement)
03Proposed company name & business activity
04Shareholding structure & ownership split

🛂 Residency & relocation

Ask our advisors how incorporating in Malaysia can support investor residency, work permits, and relocation for you and your family.

📒 Compliance & accounting

We keep your Malaysia company in good standing — annual renewals, filings, bookkeeping and tax returns — all managed for you so you can focus on growth.

Your formation timeline

From first click to a ready-to-go company, here's exactly what happens.

1. Choose a structure & submit details
Pick your company type and share your basic information in minutes.
2. KYC & document preparation
We handle identity checks and prepare every legal document for you.
3. Government filing
Your licensed local agent files the application with the authorities.
4. Receive your company documents
Get your official incorporation documents, ready to use.

Available company structures

Choose the structure that fits your goals — every option is handled end-to-end by CORPYO and a licensed local agent.

LLC
Limited Liability Company
From $850 · 5-10 days · 3%*
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Corp
Corporation
From $850 · 5-10 days · 3%*
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Branch
Branch Office
From $850 · 5-10 days · 3%*
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Not sure Malaysia is the one?

Compare jurisdictions side by side — taxes, costs, timelines and benefits — and find your perfect match.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to form a company in Malaysia?
Typically 5-10 days. CORPYO and a licensed local agent handle everything from document preparation to government filing.
Can I incorporate in Malaysia remotely without travelling?
Yes — the process is 100% online. You submit your details and documents digitally; no travel required.
What taxes apply to a company in Malaysia?
24% standard · 17% for SMEs · 3% Labuan special zone. The exact treatment depends on your activity, and our team guides you to the optimal structure.
Can you help open a bank account in Malaysia?
After receiving your company formation documents, you may apply directly — yourself — to the banks, financial institutions, or fintech platforms available in your chosen jurisdiction, subject to each provider's own terms and requirements. Our services are limited to assisting with company formation and providing the official incorporation documents. We do not open bank or financial accounts on behalf of clients, do not represent clients before banks, and do not provide any regulated financial services. All bank or financial account applications are subject to independent review and approval by the relevant bank or financial institution.
How much does it cost to incorporate in Malaysia?
From $850, covering the core fees — with no hidden charges.

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100% digital · licensed local agent · expert support in your language.

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