Set up your Malaysian company — guided in English & Japanese, from Kuala Lumpur
Sdn Bhd (local company), Labuan IBC (international company at 3%), or a hybrid of both. We cover the full picture — entity choice, substance requirements, CFC rules, transfer pricing — and handle incorporation, banking and work visas end-to-end. All our fees are fixed in Japanese yen.
Three ways to incorporate in Malaysia
🏢 Sdn Bhd (local company)
Malaysia's standard private limited company. 100% foreign ownership allowed, SSM registration in 7–10 business days, corporate tax 17–24%. Best for doing business inside Malaysia and for Employment Pass sponsorship.
¥660,000 incorporation, tax-inclusive
Sdn Bhd guide →🏝 Labuan IBC (international company)
Malaysia's midshore jurisdiction: 3% corporate tax on trading profits with substance, 0% for pure equity holding, dividends free of withholding tax. Best for international services, trade and investment.
¥1,200,000 full package, all-inclusive
Labuan guide →🔄 Hybrid (Sdn Bhd + Labuan)
Combine local credibility and bank access (Sdn Bhd) with the low international rate (Labuan). Typically worthwhile from roughly ¥30M+ annual revenue.
Custom quote free consultation
Hybrid guide →Why Malaysia
- Low corporate tax — Sdn Bhd 17–24% (SME reliefs available); Labuan IBC 3% with substance, 0% for pure equity holding.
- 100% foreign ownership in most sectors (some licensed sectors such as WRT restricted).
- ASEAN hub, 1-hour time difference from Japan, wide use of English, direct flights to major Asian cities.
- Japan–Malaysia tax treaty (in force since 1999): double-tax relief; dividends 0%/5%, interest and royalties 10%.
- Living costs roughly one half to one third of Japan; premium KL condos from about RM 3,000–8,000/month.
- Digital government — SSM e-registration, e-Invoice, e-filing.
Quick comparison
| Sdn Bhd (Malaysia) | Labuan IBC (Malaysia) | Singapore | Hong Kong | Dubai (UAE) | Japan | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate tax | 17–24% | 3% / 0% / 24%* | 17% | 8.25–16.5% | 9% | ~30% |
| Dividend tax (personal) | 0% (2% above RM 100K) | 0% / 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | ~20% |
| 100% foreign ownership | Yes (sector limits) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Work visa via the company | Employment Pass | Labuan Work Pass | EP (high bar) | Visa schemes | Various visa schemes | — |
| Japanese + English support by Bangga | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — |
* Labuan: 3% on trading profits only while substance requirements are met (2+ full-time employees and industry-specific annual OPEX of RM 50K–200K); pure equity holding 0%; if requirements are not met the normal 24% applies. Sources: LHDN, Labuan FSA, PwC Tax Summaries 2025.
How we work — 5 steps
- Free 30-minute consultation (Google Meet / LINE / WhatsApp) — goals, tax position, visa needs.
- Structure proposal — Sdn Bhd / Labuan / hybrid, with a fixed-yen quote and total-cost simulation.
- Incorporation — SSM (7–10 business days) or Labuan FSA (about 4–6 weeks) through our licensed partners.
- Corporate bank account — Maybank / CIMB / HSBC and others, typically 2–4 weeks.
- Visas & operations — Employment Pass or Labuan Work Pass, then annual accounting, audit and compliance.
Start with a free 30-minute consultation
Tell us about your plans for incorporating in Malaysia. English and Japanese support, from our Kuala Lumpur office.