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Company Incorporation in Kuala Lumpur for Founders and SMEs
Register your Sdn Bhd with clear requirements, one written scope and a team that stays involved after submission.
Setting up a company should not leave you guessing about documents, fees or what happens next. SSAM has 40 years of experience helping Kuala Lumpur founders and SMEs prepare their Malaysian incorporation properly, submit through SSM and move into ongoing compliance with a licensed company secretary.
Start with the structure, then prepare the application.
SSAM GROUP COMPANY REGISTRY SERVICES
40 yearsof proven experience1,000+clients supported99%client satisfaction177325-Mregistered service entity
Clear scope, responsive support and one team across company registration, secretarial and business compliance work.
The Company Can Be Registered Before the Business Is Ready
Incorporation creates the legal entity. It does not settle your ownership decisions, bank preparation, licences, tax setup or annual compliance. Problems usually start when founders choose a structure or package without checking the full first-year scope.
This page explains what to prepare, what the first-year work should cover and which company obligations continue after registration.
The three checks to make before you submit
- Shareholding and director responsibilities remain clear.
- The quotation separates SSM charges, professional work and recurring obligations.
- The proposed name, activity, address and supporting details are complete.
What Our Company Registration Team Handles for You
Company Secretary Services in Kuala Lumpur
Statutory filings, resolutions and records for active companies.
SSM Business Registration in Kuala Lumpur for Sole Proprietorships & Partnerships
Sole proprietorship and partnership registration.
Malaysia Company Registration for Foreigners
Foreign-owned Sdn Bhd setup and resident-director guidance.
LLP Registration Services in Malaysia
Limited liability partnership setup and annual declaration support.
What SSAM Handles During Incorporation
One written scope should show what is being prepared now and what remains an ongoing obligation after registration.
Structure consultation
We compare Sdn Bhd, LLP, sole proprietorship and partnership against your ownership, liability and growth plans.
Company name and activity review
We prepare the name application and help describe the business activities clearly before submission.
SSM incorporation preparation
We collect the required director, shareholder, address and capital details and prepare the registration application.
Digital incorporation submission
SSAM submits the complete incorporation through SSM's MyCoID portal and follows up on its status.
Company secretary appointment
A Malaysian company must appoint a qualified company secretary within 30 days from incorporation. We make the handover clear from the start.
Post-incorporation checklist
You receive a practical list covering records, banking preparation, LHDN tax registration, e-invoicing readiness and the next compliance steps.
Built for Kuala Lumpur Founders Who Want the Setup Explained Properly
The right preparation depends on the people behind the company, the activity it will carry out and what it needs to do next.
First-time Malaysian founders
You need the requirements in plain English before committing to a company structure.
Growing SME owners
You are formalising an existing operation for contracts, liability separation or future ownership changes.
Foreign and cross-border founders
You need clarity on resident directors, ownership, banking and sector-specific requirements. Foreign ownership may depend on licensing and the business activity.
Why Kuala Lumpur Businesses Choose SSAM
EXPERIENCE
40
Years of practice
CLIENTS
1,000+
Businesses supported
SATISFACTION
99%
Client satisfaction
ENTITY
177325-M
SSAM Management Services
A written incorporation scope
Know what is included before work begins, including SSM charges, professional work and post-registration handover.
One-stop compliance support
Company secretarial, tax, HR, payroll and advisory support are available within the group as your business changes.
A registered Malaysian entity
Incorporation and company-secretarial work is provided through SSAM Management Services Sdn Bhd.
Practical follow-through
The work continues into records, banking preparation, tax registration and the next company obligations.
What to settle before choosing an incorporation provider
- No locked-in contract for unrelated services.
- A clear split between statutory charges and professional fees.
- A named contact for questions after the SSM submission.
- A written handover into company-secretarial and annual compliance work.
Your Incorporation in Four Clear Steps
The sequence follows the same practical onboarding rhythm as SSAM’s tax services: scope the work, prepare the information, submit, then track what comes next.
STEP 01
Clarify the structure
Discuss owners, directors, activities and what the company needs to do.
STEP 02
Prepare the details
Confirm the proposed name, documents, addresses, shares and paid-up capital.
STEP 03
Submit to SSM
SSAM prepares and submits the complete application and keeps you updated.
STEP 04
Set up the next obligations
Appoint the secretary and work through the post-incorporation checklist.
Ask for the Full First-Year Scope, Not One Headline Fee
SSAM states that incorporation is charged as a one-time fee with no hidden costs. Before publishing a figure, confirm the current amount and exactly what it includes.
- SSM charges should be listed separately.
- SSAM professional fees should state the work covered.
- Secretary and registered-office requirements should be clear.
- Optional work and recurring annual obligations should be identified.
The quotation should separate SSM charges, SSAM professional fees, company-secretary fees, registered-office requirements, optional work and recurring annual obligations.
What Happens Before and After Registration
Registration creates the company. The first 90 days then set the pattern for records, banking, tax and statutory compliance.
| Stage | Timing | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Structure and name review | Before submission | Owners, directors, activities and name options |
| SSM incorporation | SSM's one-working-day processing target for a complete paid submission, subject to acceptance | Complete and accurate application details |
| Company secretary appointment | Within 30 days from the date of incorporation | A qualified secretary who has consented in writing and is not disqualified |
| Registered office | At all times; notify the Registrar of an address change within 14 days | A registered office in Malaysia where communications and notices may be addressed; it must be open and accessible during ordinary business hours |
| Banking and operational setup | After incorporation | Company documents, KYC and business evidence |
| Tax registration and e-invoicing | Shortly after incorporation | LHDN tax file details and e-invoicing readiness |
| Annual return | Each calendar year, no later than 30 days from the incorporation anniversary, except the calendar year of incorporation | Annual return particulars and any reportable company changes |
| Changes to directors, managers or secretary | Notify the Registrar within 14 days where section 58 requires it | Updated particulars after a change or appointment |
| Ongoing compliance | The Registrar may strike the company off if it fails to lodge an annual return for three or more consecutive years | Annual return, financial statements and reportable changes; strike-off is not automatic |
The Registered Entity Behind the Work
Incorporation and company-secretarial work is provided through SSAM Management Services Sdn Bhd, registration number 198901000019 (177325-M).
- Unit No. 1-2, Residensi Tun Razak, No. 83, Jalan Pekeliling Lama, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
- 011-6529 9879 · enquiries@ssam-group.com
- Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30
What Clients Say
Great and attentive service provided. Highly recommended for anyone considering corp registration, tax and co sec services.
Ow Hsien Loong
Good prompt and quality service. Thank you for incorporating my new company swiftly !
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SSAM provides truly excellent service in terms of professional advice, efficient execution and value-for-money I would not hesitate recommending SSAM to any business wishing to incorporate and tax services.
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Company Incorporation Kuala Lumpur FAQs
You need at least one shareholder, one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia and meets the eligibility requirements, a registered office in Malaysia to which communications and notices may be addressed, and a qualified company secretary. The registered office must be open and accessible to the public during ordinary business hours. SSAM also needs the proposed activities, name and ownership details.
A private company can have one shareholder and one director if the director meets the Malaysian residence and eligibility requirements.
The Companies Act requires a company limited by shares to have one or more shares. The amount and structure should be considered against the business activity, banking, licensing and immigration plans rather than treated as a universal figure. Ask us to confirm the current requirements for your case.
SSM's published processing target is one working day for a complete paid submission. This is a processing target, not an approval promise. SSM may need more time if the application is incomplete, needs correction or is not accepted.
No. SSM decides whether to approve the name and incorporation. SSAM prepares and follows up on the application but does not guarantee the outcome.
Ask for a written list separating SSM fees, professional work, secretary services, registered-office requirements and optional items. The same scope should explain recurring annual obligations so you can compare the first-year position properly.
The Board must appoint the first secretary within thirty days from the date of incorporation. The secretary must have consented in writing, be qualified under section 235(2) of the Companies Act 2016 and not be disqualified under section 238.
Foreign ownership may be possible, but the outcome depends on the business activity, licensing and sector rules. The company must also meet the director residence and other eligibility requirements. Confirm the position for your activity before incorporating.
No. SSM incorporation creates the entity. Some activities need separate local or industry licences.
Prepare for the secretary appointment, company records, bank onboarding, tax registration, e-invoicing readiness and activity-specific licences. Under section 68 of the Companies Act 2016, an annual return is due for each calendar year no later than thirty days from the incorporation anniversary, except the calendar year in which the company is incorporated.
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Start With the Right Company Structure
Tell us what the business will do, who will own it and what you need after registration. We will explain the suitable route, the required information and the written scope before you decide.
📍 Unit No. 1-2, Residensi Tun Razak, No. 83, Jalan Pekeliling Lama, 50400 Kuala Lumpur
🕘 Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30