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A foreign-owned company can invest in any sector or field in Malaysia without any restrictions. It is an ideal location for regional headquarters. In this article, Learn about the procedure for company incorporation in Malaysia.
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Setting up a business in Malaysia is easy, time bound & cheaper. Company Registration in Malaysia is cheaper than in Singapore. It is also a viable location for Islamic Community who wish to invest in South East Asia. Also, various investment incentives are available for entrepreneurs looking to launch operations in Malaysia.
*Smaller manufacturing companies with paid-up capital below RM 500,000 & manufacturing high tech products are eligible for Pioneer Status & Investment Tax Allowance incentives.
Those who are granted such a status enjoy a five-year partial exemption from the payment of income tax. Also, Companies located in ‘Eastern Corridor’ of peninsular Malaysia will get 100% tax exemption on their income during 5-year exemption tenure.
A foreign-owned company can invest in any sector or field in Malaysia without any restrictions. It is an ideal location for regional headquarters.
Two types of Companies that can be incorporated under the Companies Act, 1965:
It requires the following to set up:
A non-resident doesn’t need to travel provided that a Power of Attorney is issued to a Malaysian Incorporation Agent, who shall complete the procedure.
MOA, AOA, Form 6(Deceleration for Compliance), Form 48A, Form 13A original copy.
Henceforth, the successful generation of Incorporation Certificate in Form 9.
It is an excellent jurisdiction for setting up of manufacturing & Distribution Company. Laws related to foreign ownership have been liberal & relaxed. In order to encourage & attract foreign business, Gov. has developed industrial & technology parks, Multimedia super corridor, and free industrial zones.
Malaysia is a member country of ASEAN & has signed over 12 FTA’s which allows them to have export rebates & concessions. In order to avoid Double Taxation, many DTAA’S & Treaties have been signed. It also boasts of cheap raw material & labour. It also does have immense growth options in the country’s tourism industry.
Many impetus & incentives are allowed for Finance & Investment Companies provided they are regulated by Security Exchange Commissions.
Malaysia has 5 Tax-Free Zones as well:
E.g.: Pasir Gudang, Port Klang, Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Port of Tanjung Pelepas, Bayan Lepas.
There are many key benefits of Company Registration in Malaysia including the relatively low operating costs compared to Singapore, access to excellent transport infrastructure, and availability of free zones. It is also attempting to achieve high-income status by 2020.
It is also one of the least corrupt nations in the world.
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