In Malaysia, most people who start a business register a private limited company — a Sdn Bhd — with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) under the Companies Act 2016. This guide walks you through the whole process clearly, step by step.在马来西亚,大多数创业者会依据《2016 年公司法》向大马公司委员会(SSM)注册私人有限公司,即 Sdn Bhd。本指南以易懂的方式带你走完整个流程。
1Overview概览
A Sdn Bhd is a separate legal entity from its owners. That means the company — not you personally — owns the assets and owes the debts, so your personal liability is limited to the capital you put in. It also gives your business credibility and can continue even if owners change.Sdn Bhd 是与股东分离的独立法律实体。也就是说,持有资产、承担债务的是公司而非你个人,因此你的个人责任仅限于所投入的资本。它也让你的生意更具公信力,并可在股东变动后继续存在。
Not sure whether a Sdn Bhd is the right structure? See our guide to the types of business entities in Malaysia first.还不确定 Sdn Bhd 是否适合你?可先看我们的马来西亚商业实体类型指南。
2What you need注册条件
To register a Sdn Bhd, you need:注册 Sdn Bhd,你需要具备:
Director董事
At least one, a natural person aged 18+, ordinarily resident in Malaysia (a local address)至少一名,须为年满 18 岁的自然人,且通常居住在马来西亚(有本地住址)
Shareholder股东
1 to 50; an individual or a company; can be the same person as the director1 至 50 名;可为个人或公司;可与董事为同一人
Company secretary公司秘书
A licensed / qualified secretary must be appointed within 30 days of incorporation须在公司注册后 30 天内委任一名持牌/合格公司秘书
Registered office注册地址
A physical address in Malaysia (a P.O. box is not allowed)马来西亚的实体地址(不接受邮政信箱)
Company name公司名称
A proposed name that SSM approves一个获 SSM 批准的拟用名称
Paid-up capital实收资本
Minimum RM1 (choose an amount that suits your business)最低 RM1(选一个契合业务的金额)
A company secretary and a registered office are legal requirements — Hoong Dai provides both as part of our incorporation service.公司秘书与注册地址是法律要求 —— 宏徕的注册服务已包含这两项。
3Documents to prepare需准备的文件
Have these ready and the filing goes smoothly:备妥以下资料,申报就会顺畅:
- One to three proposed company names (in order of preference)一至三个拟用公司名称(按优先顺序)
- Each director's and shareholder's IC or passport and residential address每位董事与股东的身份证或护照及住家地址
- The nature of business and its MSIC code营业性质及其 MSIC 代码
- Share capital and how shares are split between shareholders股本及股份在股东之间的分配
- The registered office address注册地址
- Directors' consent and statutory declarations — we prepare and arrange these for you董事同意书与法定声明 —— 由我们为你准备与安排
You can send all of this through our online incorporation form.你可以透过我们的线上公司注册表格一次提交以上资料。
4The step-by-step process注册流程
- Name search & reservation名称查询与保留We check your proposed name is available and not identical or misleading, then reserve it with SSM through the MyCoID portal.我们查核拟用名称是否可用、有无雷同或误导,然后透过 MyCoID 系统向 SSM 保留。
- Prepare incorporation documents准备注册文件We prepare the incorporation application (the "Super Form", Section 14), directors' and shareholders' particulars, and a constitution if you want one (optional under the Companies Act 2016).我们准备注册申请(俗称 Super Form,第 14 条)、董事与股东资料,以及公司章程(《2016 年公司法》下为选择性)。
- Submit to SSM向 SSM 提交We lodge the application with SSM through MyCoID and pay the registration fee.我们透过 MyCoID 向 SSM 递交申请并缴付注册费。
- SSM review & approvalSSM 审核与批准SSM reviews the application and, once approved, issues the Notice of Registration (Certificate of Incorporation on request).SSM 审核申请,通过后签发注册通知书(可另申请注册证书)。
- Your company is live公司正式成立You receive your company registration number and can start operating. We hand over your statutory records and next steps.你会取得公司注册号,即可开始营运。我们交付法定记录并说明后续步骤。
5Timeline & fees时间与费用
Once your name is approved and your documents are ready, a straightforward Sdn Bhd is usually registered within a few working days:名称获批、资料齐全后,一家简单的 Sdn Bhd 通常可在数个工作日内注册完成:
| Step项目 | Typical time一般时间 |
|---|---|
| Name reservation名称保留 | ~1 business day约 1 个工作日 |
| Incorporation & approval注册与批准 | ~1–3 business days约 1–3 个工作日 |
Fees: the total depends on your company's structure and the services you need. Talk to us for a clear, all-in quote.费用:视公司结构与所需服务而定,欢迎洽谈我们,为你提供清楚的报价。
6After incorporation注册后要做的事
Registration is the start. To operate properly and stay compliant, you will usually need to:注册只是开始。要正常营运并保持合规,你通常还需要:
- Appoint a company secretary within 30 days and keep your statutory records在 30 天内委任公司秘书,并妥善保存法定记录
- Open a corporate bank account in the company's name以公司名义开设银行户口
- Register a tax file with LHDN and submit your CP204 tax estimate向 LHDN 登记税务档案,并呈交 CP204 预估税
- Register EPF, SOCSO and EIS (and PCB / monthly tax deduction) once you hire staff聘请员工后登记 EPF、SOCSO 与 EIS(及 PCB 月税扣缴)
- Register for SST if you cross the sales/service threshold若超过销售/服务门槛,须登记 SST
- Apply for any business licences or permits your industry requires申请你所属行业所需的营业执照或准证
- Set up bookkeeping and prepare for your annual return, audited accounts and tax filing建立记账,并为周年申报、审计账目与税务申报做准备
Hoong Dai can handle all of the above — secretary, accounting, tax, payroll and annual compliance — so you can focus on running the business.以上事项宏徕都能代办 —— 公司秘书、会计、税务、薪资与周年合规 —— 让你专注经营。
7Frequently asked questions常见问题
How long does it take to register a Sdn Bhd?注册 Sdn Bhd 需时多久?
Usually a few working days once your company name is approved and the documents are complete. Name approval is often within one business day, and SSM approval within one to three.名称获批、资料齐全后,通常数个工作日即可完成。名称审批一般在 1 个工作日内,SSM 批准约 1 至 3 个工作日。
Can a foreigner register a Malaysian company?外国人可以注册马来西亚公司吗?
Yes. Most sectors allow 100% foreign ownership of a Sdn Bhd. At least one director must ordinarily reside in Malaysia; we can help you appoint a resident director.可以。多数行业允许 100% 外资持有 Sdn Bhd。至少一名董事须通常居住在马来西亚;我们可协助委任本地居民董事。
Do I need to be in Malaysia to register?注册时我必须人在马来西亚吗?
You do not need to be physically present for the filing — it is done online through MyCoID. You do need at least one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia.申报本身透过 MyCoID 线上完成,你无须亲临。但须有至少一名通常居住在马来西亚的董事。
What is the minimum capital?最低资本是多少?
Legally, RM1 is enough to start. In practice, choose an amount that fits your business; some licences or work-permit applications expect a higher figure.法律上 RM1 即可开始。实务上应选一个契合业务的金额;某些执照或工作准证申请会要求更高。
Do I need audited accounts?我需要经审计的账目吗?
A Sdn Bhd generally must submit audited accounts each year, with limited exemptions for dormant or very small companies. You also lodge an annual return with SSM.Sdn Bhd 一般每年须呈交经审计账目(休眠或极小型公司有有限豁免),并须向 SSM 呈交周年申报。
Is a company seal or chop required?公司印章(chop)是必须的吗?
A company seal is no longer mandatory under the Companies Act 2016, but many companies still use one for contracts, bank forms and official documents.《2016 年公司法》下公司印章已非强制,但许多公司仍会用于合约、银行表格与正式文件。
Ready to register your company?准备好注册你的公司了吗?
Send us your details and we'll handle the whole incorporation, end to end.把资料交给我们,整个注册流程由我们全程代办。
Note: This guide is general information, current as of 2026, and not legal or tax advice. SSM rules and timelines can change and depend on your circumstances. Please speak with us before deciding.说明:本指南为一般资讯,内容截至 2026 年,并非法律或税务意见。SSM 的规定与时程会有变动,并视个别情况而定。决定前请先与我们联系。