Foreign Applicants Incorporating a Malaysian Private Limited Company 外国人士办理马来西亚私人有限公司
Foreign Applicants Incorporating a Malaysian Private Limited Company
Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | Application & Compliance Requirements
【Important Notice | Please Read Before Applying】
Foreign applicants who wish to incorporate a Malaysian Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.) must comply with the director residency requirements under Malaysia’s Companies Act 2016.
For foreign clients, our application acceptance and compliance review generally require the client to have one of the following appropriate arrangements:
① Independently Arrange an Individual Who Meets Malaysia’s Resident Director Requirements
If the client appoint a Malaysian local individual as a Nominee Director / Local Director, the client must arrange the relevant director independently.
Important Notice:
As a licensed company secretarial service provider, our firm does not provide Nominee Director services, nor do we source or arrange nominee directors on behalf of clients.
OR:
② Foreign Applicant Holds an Applicable Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) or Other Eligible Long-Term Residence Status
If the applicant personally holds MM2H or another Malaysian long-term residence status, please provide the relevant supporting documents for our review to determine whether the applicant’s actual residency circumstances and director eligibility satisfy the applicable requirements.
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【Foreign Shareholders | Two Identity Verification Requirements】
To comply with company incorporation, KYC / CDD, and client identity verification procedures, foreign shareholders are required to complete the following two identity verification procedures:
01 | Self-Recorded Video Holding Passport
The applicant is required to:
Record a video of himself/herself holding a valid passport (Self-Recorded Verification Video).
During the recording, please ensure:
Applicant’s face is clearly visible + Passport information page is clear and readable
Please do not use beauty effects, filters, or any other image-processing functions that may interfere with identity verification.
02 | Photo Holding Identity Card
The applicant is required to provide:
One front-facing photo of himself/herself holding the front side of the Identity Card
Photo requirements:
• The applicant’s face must be clearly visible from the front.
• Hold the Identity Card close to the camera and ensure all information is clear and readable.
• The text and photo on the Identity Card must appear in the correct orientation and must not be horizontally reversed.
• Please disable Mirror Mode on the mobile phone.
• Do not use beauty effects, filters, or digitally modify the Identity Card image.
The information provided will be used for client identity verification and company incorporation compliance procedures.
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【After Company Incorporation | Preparation for Corporate Bank Account】
Once the company has successfully completed its SSM incorporation, the next stage is to prepare for:
Corporate Bank Account Opening
Before proceeding with the bank’s account-opening review, under our bank account preparation process, the client will need to prepare documents that can demonstrate the company’s genuine business operating location, such as:
Business Premise Tenancy Agreement
or
Office Tenancy Agreement
The client should also prepare any other KYC / Business Supporting Documents that may be required by the bank.
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【Limited Budget | Affordable Office Options】
Foreign entrepreneurs who are just starting their businesses and have a limited budget do not necessarily need to rent a large office at the beginning.
Depending on the actual business model and the bank’s review requirements, the client may consider:
Small Office
Shared Office / Serviced Office
Commercial Space Suitable for the Actual Business Operations
The key principle is:
The business address and tenancy arrangement must be genuine and consistent with the company’s actual business activities.
It is not advisable to create a false tenancy agreement or use a non-existent business premise merely for the purpose of opening a corporate bank account.
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【Important Reminder】
Successful Company Incorporation ≠ Automatic Approval of a Corporate Bank Account
Corporate bank account opening is subject to the bank’s independent:
KYC / AMLA / Risk Assessment
and final approval remains subject to the bank’s internal policies and compliance requirements.
外国人士办理马来西亚私人有限公司
Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. | Application & Compliance Requirements
【Important Notice | Please Read Before Applying】
Foreign applicants who wish to incorporate a Malaysian Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.) must comply with the director residency requirements under Malaysia’s Companies Act 2016.
For foreign clients, our application acceptance and compliance review generally require the client to have one of the following appropriate arrangements:
① Independently Arrange an Individual Who Meets Malaysia’s Resident Director Requirements
If the client appoint a Malaysian local individual as a Nominee Director / Local Director, the client must arrange the relevant director independently.
Important Notice:
As a licensed company secretarial service provider, our firm does not provide Nominee Director services, nor do we source or arrange nominee directors on behalf of clients.
OR:
② Foreign Applicant Holds an Applicable Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) or Other Eligible Long-Term Residence Status
If the applicant personally holds MM2H or another Malaysian long-term residence status, please provide the relevant supporting documents for our review to determine whether the applicant’s actual residency circumstances and director eligibility satisfy the applicable requirements.
________________________________________
【Foreign Shareholders | Two Identity Verification Requirements】
To comply with company incorporation, KYC / CDD, and client identity verification procedures, foreign shareholders are required to complete the following two identity verification procedures:
01 | Self-Recorded Video Holding Passport
The applicant is required to:
Record a video of himself/herself holding a valid passport (Self-Recorded Verification Video).
During the recording, please ensure:
Applicant’s face is clearly visible + Passport information page is clear and readable
Please do not use beauty effects, filters, or any other image-processing functions that may interfere with identity verification.
02 | Photo Holding Identity Card
The applicant is required to provide:
One front-facing photo of himself/herself holding the front side of the Identity Card
Photo requirements:
• The applicant’s face must be clearly visible from the front.
• Hold the Identity Card close to the camera and ensure all information is clear and readable.
• The text and photo on the Identity Card must appear in the correct orientation and must not be horizontally reversed.
• Please disable Mirror Mode on the mobile phone.
• Do not use beauty effects, filters, or digitally modify the Identity Card image.
The information provided will be used for client identity verification and company incorporation compliance procedures.
________________________________________
【After Company Incorporation | Preparation for Corporate Bank Account】
Once the company has successfully completed its SSM incorporation, the next stage is to prepare for:
Corporate Bank Account Opening
Before proceeding with the bank’s account-opening review, under our bank account preparation process, the client will need to prepare documents that can demonstrate the company’s genuine business operating location, such as:
Business Premise Tenancy Agreement
or
Office Tenancy Agreement
The client should also prepare any other KYC / Business Supporting Documents that may be required by the bank.
________________________________________
【Limited Budget | Affordable Office Options】
Foreign entrepreneurs who are just starting their businesses and have a limited budget do not necessarily need to rent a large office at the beginning.
Depending on the actual business model and the bank’s review requirements, the client may consider:
Small Office
Shared Office / Serviced Office
Commercial Space Suitable for the Actual Business Operations
The key principle is:
The business address and tenancy arrangement must be genuine and consistent with the company’s actual business activities.
It is not advisable to create a false tenancy agreement or use a non-existent business premise merely for the purpose of opening a corporate bank account.
________________________________________
【Important Reminder】
Successful Company Incorporation ≠ Automatic Approval of a Corporate Bank Account
Corporate bank account opening is subject to the bank’s independent:
KYC / AMLA / Risk Assessment
and final approval remains subject to the bank’s internal policies and compliance requirements.
外国人士办理马来西亚私人有限公司
Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.｜申请及合规要求
【重要声明｜申请前请注意】
外国人士申请成立马来西亚私人有限公司（Sdn. Bhd.），公司必须符合马来西亚《Companies Act 2016》有关董事居住资格的要求。
针对外国客户，本公司的申请受理及合规审核一般要求客户具备以下其中一种适当安排：
① 自行安排符合马来西亚常驻董事资格的人士
客户选择安排马来西亚本地人士担任 Nominee Director / Local Director（提名／本地董事），相关董事人选须由客户自行安排。
重要声明：
本公司作为持牌公司秘书服务机构，不提供 Nominee Director（挂靠／提名董事）服务，亦不会代客户寻找或安排挂名董事。
或：
② 外国申请人持有适用的 Malaysia My Second Home（MM2H）或其他合资格长期居留身份
如申请人本身持有 MM2H 或其他马来西亚长期居留身份，请先提供相关证件供我们审核，以确认其实际居留情况及董事资格是否符合相关要求。
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【外国股东｜两项身份验证】
为配合公司注册、KYC / CDD 及客户身份核实程序，外国股东需要完成以下 2项身份验证：
01｜手持护照自拍视频验证
申请人需要：
本人手持有效护照进行自拍视频（Self-Recorded Verification Video）
拍摄时须确保：
本人脸部清晰 + 护照资料页清晰可辨
请勿使用滤镜、美颜或其他可能影响身份核实的影像处理功能。
02｜手持身份证照片验证
申请人需要提供：
本人手持身份证正面照片 1张
拍摄要求：
本人正面清晰入镜
身份证靠近镜头，并确保资料清晰可辨
身份证文字及照片方向必须正常，不可左右倒转
请关闭手机镜像模式（Mirror Mode）
不可使用美颜、滤镜或修改身份证图片
相关资料将用于客户身份核实及公司注册合规程序。
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【公司注册完成后｜公司银行账户准备】
公司完成 SSM 注册后，下一阶段即可开始准备：
Corporate Bank Account
公司银行账户开户
在进入银行开户审核之前，根据本公司的开户准备流程，客户需要准备能够证明公司实际经营地点的相关文件，例如：
Business Premise Tenancy Agreement
营业场地租赁合同
或
Office Tenancy Agreement
办公场地租赁合同
并准备银行可能要求的其他 KYC / Business Supporting Documents。
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【预算有限｜可以选择实惠办公空间】
对于刚开始经营、预算有限的外国创业者，并不一定需要一开始就租赁大型办公室。
可以根据实际业务模式及银行审核要求，寻找：
小型办公室
Shared Office / Serviced Office
符合实际经营需求的商业空间
重点是：
地址及租赁安排必须真实，并与公司的实际业务情况相符。
不建议为了银行开户而制造虚假租赁合同或不存在的营业场所。
【重要提醒】
公司注册成功 ≠ 公司银行账户自动批准。
银行开户属于银行独立的 KYC / AMLA / Risk Assessment 审核程序。
Sep 10,2026