Company Formation
Malaysia Sdn Bhd
A Malaysia Sdn Bhd is the entity for doing business in Malaysia itself: 100% foreign ownership in most sectors, 24% corporate tax as the standard rate, lower rates for qualifying SMEs. We register with SSM and provide the company secretary.
Last updated: 10/2026
Why a Malaysia Sdn Bhd?
A Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad) makes sense if you serve clients in Malaysia itself, hire staff there or live there. For an international holding without business in Malaysia, we compare it with Labuan, Hong Kong and Singapore. Technology companies can apply for Malaysia Digital status, which can bring tax incentives once approved.
We handle the incorporation of your Malaysia Sdn Bhd, from SSM registration to the company secretary and support with the account opening. We treat Labuan as a separate jurisdiction with its own tax law (see below).
Holding, treasury or licensing: Labuan is a separate jurisdiction with its own tax law and substance requirements.
Learn about Labuan IncorporationMalaysia, Singapore or Hong Kong? The differences in tax, director rules and yearly duties are set out in our comparison of nine formation locations.
A Sdn Bhd is open to 100% foreign ownership in most sectors
Incorporation Process
SSM and the bank set the timeline; we tell you the current state in the call.
Consultation & Name Check
We check the availability of your company name with SSM and clarify whether a Sdn Bhd or a Labuan company fits your case.
Documents & Registration
Preparation of all incorporation documents and registration with SSM (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia).
Company Secretary & Registered Address
Provision of a company secretary (legally required) and a registered address.
Support with account opening
We prepare the application for a business account with a Malaysian bank with you; the bank decides on the opening.
Tax Number & Compliance
Registration with LHDN (Inland Revenue Board) and setup of ongoing compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sdn Bhd and Labuan?
Do I need a company secretary?
What is Malaysia Digital?
Can I be 100% foreign owner?
What does incorporation with Strasia cost?
Next step: the first call
Free initial consultation: 60 minutes, no obligation.
Written offer before any engagement; government fees shown separately.
Pathfinder StartWhatsAppCorporate tax compared
Standard rates on the company’s profit
standard rate; lower rates for qualifying SMEs
Profits tax, two-tier: 8.25% up to HKD 2 million profit
Corporate income tax, partial exemptions only for qualifying income
on the part above AED 375,000; 0% below it and on qualifying free-zone income
on audited net profit from Labuan trading activity, with substance on site
federal rate for corporations, plus state tax where due; an LLC is taxed differently
15% corporate tax plus solidarity surcharge and trade tax
19% up to EUR 200,000 profit
What you pay yourself depends on where you live and where the company is actually managed. As of 22 Oct 2026, sources: IRD · IRAS · FTA (VAE) · LHDN · IRS · Belastingdienst · impots.gouv.fr
Malaysia vs HK vs SG vs Dubai vs USA vs UK
Compare the key jurisdictions at a glance.
| Criterion | Malaysia Sdn Bhd | Labuan | Hong Kong | Singapore | Dubai | USA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Tax | 15–24% | 3% on audited trading profits | 8.25–16.5% | 17% (effective from ~4.25%) | 9% above AED 375,000 | 21% (corporation); LLC: at owner level |
| Capital Gains Tax | 10% on unlisted shares | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0–20% |
| VAT | SST: 8% service, 5–10% sales | no SST within Labuan | 0% | 9% | 5% | 0% |
| 100% Foreign Ownership | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes (FZ) | Yes |
Headline rates as of 2026, without guarantee. Hong Kong taxes only profits sourced in Hong Kong; offshore profits may be exempt, subject to IRD review. Capital gains tax 0% applies only to gains of a capital, not a trading, nature. Your personal tax follows your residence.
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Strasia Group · Labuan, Malaysia
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Unit B, Lot 49, 1st Floor
Block F, Lazenda Warehouse 3
Jalan Ranca-Ranca
87000 Federal Territory of Labuan
Malaysia
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