{"id":1831,"date":"2026-02-27T13:25:44","date_gmt":"2026-02-27T05:25:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/?p=1831"},"modified":"2026-03-02T08:59:02","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T00:59:02","slug":"how-to-register-a-sdn-bhd-company-in-malaysia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/en\/how-to-register-a-sdn-bhd-company-in-malaysia\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Register a Sdn Bhd Company\u00a0in Malaysia?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1831\" class=\"elementor elementor-1831\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-11e10d8 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"11e10d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-99b29f2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"99b29f2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1833 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Register-a-Sdn-Bhd-Company-in-Malaysia.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1366\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Register-a-Sdn-Bhd-Company-in-Malaysia.jpg 1366w, https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Register-a-Sdn-Bhd-Company-in-Malaysia-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Register-a-Sdn-Bhd-Company-in-Malaysia-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Register-a-Sdn-Bhd-Company-in-Malaysia-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/jinadvisory.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/How-to-Register-a-Sdn-Bhd-Company-in-Malaysia-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1366px) 100vw, 1366px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p style=\"margin-top:20px;\">Starting a business in Malaysia often begins with choosing the right company structure. For many entrepreneurs and growing businesses, a Sendirian Berhad (Sdn Bhd) is the preferred option due to its credibility, scalability, and legal protection. This guide explains how to register a Sdn Bhd company\u00a0in Malaysia, covering requirements, costs, timelines, and common questions, based on current practices under the Companies Act 2016.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>What is a Sdn Bhd Company?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad) is a private limited company incorporated under the Companies Act 2016 and governed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). It is recognised as a separate legal entity, meaning the company exists independently from its owners or directors. This structure is widely used by SMEs, startups, and foreign investors operating in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Key Features of Sdn Bhd<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Some important characteristics of a Sdn Bhd company include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Limited liability:<\/strong>\u00a0Shareholders are only liable up to their invested capital.<b><\/b><\/li>\n<li><strong>Separate legal entity:<\/strong> The company can own assets, enter into contracts, and sue or be sued.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Perpetual succession:<\/strong> The company continues even if shareholders or directors change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better business credibility:<\/strong> Banks, investors, and government agencies generally prefer Sdn Bhd companies.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Lower tax rate:<\/strong> Malaysian SMEs enjoy corporate tax rates as low as 15% on the first RM150,000 of chargeable income (subject to conditions).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Eligibility of a Sdn Bhd Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To incorporate a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, the minimum eligibility requirements are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>\u00a0At least 1 director:<\/strong>\u00a0Must be 18 years old, ordinarily residing in Malaysia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>At least 1 shareholder:<\/strong> Can be an individual or corporate body (local or foreign).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum paid-up capital:<\/strong> RM1 is allowed, but banks and regulators often recommend RM1,000 \u2013 RM10,000.<\/li>\n<li style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><strong>Registered office address in Malaysia:<\/strong> There is no limit on the number of shareholders for a Sdn Bhd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Documents Required for Malaysia Company Registration (Sdn Bhd)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>To ensure smooth registration, prepare the following documents:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Proposed company name<\/li>\n<li>Director(s) and shareholder(s) NRIC or passport<\/li>\n<li>Residential address and contact details<\/li>\n<li>Business nature \/ principal activities<\/li>\n<li>Shareholding structure<\/li>\n<li>Signed consent to act as director<\/li>\n<li>Declaration of compliance under the Companies Act 2016<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: -20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Foreign shareholders may require additional verification documents.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How to Register a Sdn Bhd Company\u00a0in Malaysia?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Step 1: Company Name Search &amp; Reservation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The proposed company name has been submitted to SSM for approval. Once approved, the name is reserved for 30 days.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 2: Incorporation Submission<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After name approval, incorporation documents are lodged through SSM\u2019s MyCoID system, including director and shareholder details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 3: Issuance of Notice of Registration<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Once approved, SSM issues the Notice of Registration, confirming the company\u2019s legal existence.\u00a0This replaces the old Certificate of Incorporation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4: Post-Incorporation Setup<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>After incorporation, the company should:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open a corporate bank account<\/li>\n<li>Appoint a company secretary within 30 days<\/li>\n<li>Register for tax with LHDN<\/li>\n<li>Apply for SST or licenses if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: -20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">This completes the process for registering a Sdn Bhd company in Malaysia.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>How Long Does It Take to Register a Sdn Bhd Company?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Under normal circumstances:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name approval:<\/strong>\u00a01 working day<\/li>\n<li><strong>Incorporation approval:<\/strong> 1\u20133 working days<\/li>\n<li><strong>Total timeline:<\/strong> 2\u20135 working days<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:list -->\n\n<!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-top: -20px; margin-bottom: 20px;\">Delays may occur if documents are incomplete or the proposed name is rejected.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/strong><\/h3>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab96483 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ab96483\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53af7f4 elementor-hidden-desktop elementor-hidden-tablet elementor-hidden-mobile elementor-widget elementor-widget-accordion\" data-id=\"53af7f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8771\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8771\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can a foreigner register a Sdn Bhd company in Malaysia?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8771\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8771\"><p>Yes. Foreigners can own 100% of the shares, subject to regulations governing business activities.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8772\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8772\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a company secretary mandatory?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8772\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8772\"><p>Yes. An appointment must be made within 30 days of incorporation.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8773\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8773\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Can I be the sole director and shareholder?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8773\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8773\"><p>Yes, as long as you meet the residency requirement.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8774\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8774\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Is a physical office required?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8774\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8774\"><p>A registered office address in Malaysia is mandatory.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-accordion-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-8775\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-8775\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon elementor-accordion-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-accordion-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is the minimum tax filing requirement?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-8775\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"5\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-8775\"><p>Annual tax return (Form C) must be submitted to LHDN.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c1de36 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2c1de36\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>1. Can a foreigner register a Sdn Bhd companyin Malaysia?<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Yes. Foreigners can own 100% of the shares, subject to regulations governing business activities.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>2. Is a company secretary mandatory?<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Yes. An appointment must be made within 30 days of incorporation.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>3. Can I be the sole director and shareholder?<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Yes, as long as you meet the residency requirement.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>4. Is a physical office required?<\/b><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">A registered office address in Malaysia is mandatory.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\"><b>5. 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