Malaysia market entry, in the right order.
Licences, Employment Passes and investment programmes, planned together and handled by one team. Company incorporation is done through our partner company secretary.
One wrong step costs months.
A company set up with the wrong shareholding or too little paid-up capital can’t sponsor the pass you need. A trading business without the right licence stalls at immigration. We check all of it before anything is filed.
What we handle
From the first licence to the first pass approved, and every renewal after.
Set up
Sdn Bhd incorporation for foreign shareholders through our partner company secretary, plus bank account opening support.
Licence
Wholesale, Retail and Trade (WRT) approval from the Ministry of Domestic Trade (KPDN), premise, signboard and billboard licences, and manufacturing licence exemptions.
Hire
Registration with the Expatriate Services Division (ESD), Employment Pass (EP) applications, renewals and succession plans.
Invest & grow
Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP), Malaysia Digital (MD) status and Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) applications.
Students & families
Graduate Visa, Dependant Pass, Long-Term Social Visit Pass and Professional Visit Pass.
Six steps, in sequence.
From route check to renewal
Route check
Tell us your business, shareholding and headcount. We map structure, capital and licences.
Set up the company
Incorporated through our partner company secretary, structured for the pass you will need.
Premises & licences
Tenancy, local council licence and any KPDN approval.
Register as employer
Employees Provident Fund (EPF), Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and ESD registration.
File passes
Employment Pass and Dependant Passes.
Arrive, renew, grow
Endorsement, then renewals and compliance as you grow.
Good to know
Employment Pass categories from 1 June 2026, by basic monthly salary.
| Category | Basic salary | Max. duration | Dependants | Succession plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | RM20,000 and above | Up to 10 years | Yes | Not required |
| II | RM10,000 to RM19,999 | Up to 10 years | Yes | Required |
| III | RM5,000 to RM9,999 Manufacturing RM7,000+ | Up to 5 years | Yes | Required |
RM500,000 for a 100% foreign-owned services or IT company. RM1,000,000 for foreign-owned trading, distribution or manufacturing. RM350,000 for a joint venture.
Plan for 6+ months after incorporation for services or IT, and 8+ months if a trading licence is needed.
Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah. Sarawak runs a separate system.
Rules change. We confirm the current requirements for your case before anything is filed.
Who we serve
Foreign founders
Setting up a first Malaysian company.
Chinese companies
Expanding into Malaysia and ASEAN.
Regional groups
Moving staff in or opening a regional office.
Tech founders
Looking at MD status or MTEP.
Not sure which route fits?
Send us your business type, who owns it and how many people need passes. We’ll come back with the route.