Your Company Secretarial team for Malaysian businesses

Entrepreneurs, both local and foreigners, engage us to register their companies in Malaysia. They appoint us as their Company Secretaries and we then track deadlines meticulously, send reminders, prepare statutory documents and ensure our clients are in compliance with Malaysian company laws.

Working closely with legal, audit and tax firms, we are able to provide a One Stop Solution to business of all sizes.

Ashton Corporate Services (M) PLT provide Company registration, company secretarial, business advisory and consultancy services independently. Other services are provided by our independent associated partners.

Company Secretaries for Sdn Bhd businesses in Malaysia

Incorporate your Sdn. Bhd. for RM 1,688

Get your company registered fast and online. All government fees to set up your company are included, for foreigners and Malaysian locals.

Our incorporation process for Sdn. Bhd. (Pte. Ltd.) companies is straightforward and informative:

RM 1,688 + 6% SST incorporation package (inclusive of RM1,010 and purchase of statutory documents and statutory record books payable to SSM)
Incorporation complete in 1 to 5 days
RM 70 monthly secretarial fee after incorporation
No hidden costs
Communicate with us digitally
Ask us all your questions before you decide!

3 Step Incorporation Process

We handle the entire incorporation digitally from head-to-toe

1. Company Name Search

Let us know the options for the proposed company's name
We'll do a check with SSM to see if the proposed company names are available
Too many ideas? No problem! We offer unlimited name check services

2. Provide Company Information

Fill up a simple digital form to provide us with further details
We conduct a search to confirm if all proposed directors are free from SSM compounds
Application is ready to be lodged (payment will be required before lodgement)

3. Company is Registered!

Certificate of Incorporation will be issued by SSM
We'll help you prepare documents required to open the Company's first bank account as part of our incorporation package
This entire process of incorporation takes approximately 1 to 3 days

No hidden costs

Absolute transparency. No advanced secretarial fee payment, no "lock in" period, no surprises.

Our incorporation package is all-encompassing.

Unlimited name search and 1 name reservation with SSM

Inclusive of a filing fee of RM50 payable to SSM

Incorporation / Registration of company with SSM

Inclusive of a filing fee of RM1010, payable to SSM. We submit the application on the same day we receive all your details.

Certificate of Incorporation

We also purchase the registration certificate from SSM for all the companies we incorporate!

Appointment of Directors and Shareholders

No additional charge for any number of appointed directors and shareholders at the time of incorporation.

Resolutions to Open First (1st) Bank Account-FOC

We prepare all documents required to apply for the company's first bank account. Our partnerships with certain banks whereby they provide runners just for our clients.

Company Secretaries for Sdn Bhd businesses in Malaysia digital processes

One Stop Center

We've got you covered - don't waste time running through multiple sources! We're a team of qualified professionals ready to advise you on matters relating to Secretarial, Accounting, Tax and Payroll.

Information at your fingertips

Professional service providers should never leave their clients hanging. We're available anytime anywhere via calls, texts or emails!

We're available on multiple platforms, ready to answer any of your business related questions.

Company Secretaries for Sdn Bhd businesses in Malaysia call us anytime to get your questions answered

30 years of knowledge

We've incorporated more than a thousand companies in various industries and sectors! Our team is a mix of very experienced professionals and young minds. This has resulted in a wonderful balance of professionalism, reliability and new ideas. This sets us apart from most of the other service providers.

Digital processes for your convenience

We have automated and digitized many of our processes. More and more of your interaction with us will be electronic, and you can execute company decisions from the comfort of your own home or office without having to physically visit us.

Business owners have questions.

We answer them.

If you're excited about becoming a new business owner, but are confused about the Malaysian laws and regulations that need to be met, you've come to the right place. Here at Ashton, we are more than happy to take your calls, or sit down over a cup of coffee with you, to answer every single one of your questions. The best part? Our consultation is completely obligation free.

Who can set up a private limited company (Sdn. Bhd.) in Malaysia?

Anyone can set up a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia provided they and the company, fulfill the following requirements: A minimum paid-up capital of RM1 A minimum of one (1) subscriber to the share(s) of the company A minimum of one director who are at least 18 years of age and are residing in Malaysia. He/she is not a bankrupt and has not been convicted and imprisoned for a period of past 5 years A minimum of one Company Secretary (who is a member of any one of the prescribed professional bodies or licensed by the SSM) - that's us! Must have a registered office in Malaysia to which all communications and notices may be addressed, this is usually the Company Secretary's office
How much is the fee to incorporate a Sdn Bhd in Malaysia?

Our incorporation package is RM1,688 + 6% SST
Does the incorporation fee include all disbursements and payment to government?

Absolutely! There are absolutely no hidden charges. This package includes fees payable to SSM for the incorporation and the purchase of the Certificate of Incorporation.
How long does the process take?

Based on our experience, the process of incorporation of a Sdn Bhd takes approximately 3 to 5 working days. The speed at which a company can be incorporated is subject to SSM's decision to approve the application, although we have numerous applications which were even approved in just 1 day! As a rough guideline however, this is the timeline that one should expect when registering a Sdn Bhd: - Company Name Search and Reservation with SSM (1 - 2 days) - Completion and signing of registration documents (1 day) - Incorporation Approval by SSM (1 - 3 days) - Issuance of Certificate of Incorporation by SSM (1 day)
What are the requirements to be a Director of a Sdn Bhd?

A director shall be a natural person who is at least 18 years old A person shall not be bankrupt and have not been convicted of an offence in relation to the promotion, formation, management of a corporation, bribery, fraud or dishonesty
Can a foreigner be a sole director of a Sdn Bhd?

Yes, provided he is: 1. A permanent resident; or 2. His principal place of residence is in Malaysia and he has a valid employment pass
Are there any licensing requirements?

Depending on the type of industry and if there are any foreign shareholding in the company, the business may be subjected to certain licensing requirements before it can carry out any business activities. To give you an rough idea, the following are the list of activities among others set out by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (not exhaustive): Wholesale, Retail and Trading Consulting Transport, Storage and Communications Services Leasing or Rental Services without Operator Business Services