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What is the company registry in Malaysia?
SSM - Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia / Companies Commission of Malaysia – Company search
Menara SSM, KL Sentral, Kuala Lumpur
About Malaysia
The Malaysia Companies Registry is located in Kuala Lumpur and was founded in 2007.
Malaysia is a country in Southeast Asia. The main language of Malaysia is Malay which is spoken by 98.8% of the population with other languages such as English and Dusunic spoken by a small percentage. The local currency is the Malaysian ringgit (MYR). The population of Malaysia is over 34.56 million.
Malaysia Economy
The Real GDP in Malaysia is in the region of $1.153 trillion with a GDP per capita of $32,800. Malaysia economy growth has been bolstered by tourism, services, construction, and private consumption. The leading export commodities for Malaysia are integrated circuits, refined petroleum, crude petroleum, natural gas, palm oil.
Main Trading Partners of Malaysia
The leading export and import partners for Malaysia are:
Exports: China 21%, Singapore 12%, USA 12%, Japan 5%, Hong Kong 5%
Imports: China 24%, Singapore 11%, USA 7%, Japan 5%, Taiwan 5%
Malaysia Certificate of Incorporation
The Malaysia Certificate of Incorporation is issued by the local company register and we can provide a copy of this company incorporation certificate where available. A certificate of incorporation is a legal document that proves a company is registered with the local register and has met all the requirements to do so.
Malaysia Certificate of Good Standing
The certificate of Good standing is issued by the local Malaysia company registry. A Certificate of Good Standing (CGS) is an official document that confirms a company's legal compliance and good standing. The availability and information provided on the certificate of good standing will vary for each jurisdiction.
Reasons to obtain company documents
An extract from the Malaysia register can be used for many reasons including:
Background checks on potential Malaysia customers / suppliers
Litigation claims
Check potential employers
Wills and Probate
Regulation for Malaysia Company Register
There are regulations for all company registers and in Malaysia the relevant laws are:
Companies Act of 2016
The Law on Limited Liability Companies of 2012
Companies Commission of Malaysia (Licensing of Secretaries) Regulations 2017
Companies Regulations 2017
Companies (Amendment) Regulations 2018
Companies (Practising Certificate For Secretaries) Regulations 2019
Interest Schemes Regulations 2017
Limited Liability Partnerships Regulations 2012
Limited Liability Partnerships (Amendment) Regulations 2016
Number of Registered Companies in Malaysia
Over 1,400,000 Malaysia Companies (including 4,900 foreign companies)
Over 6,700,000 Malaysia Sole Proprietorships
Over 1,400,000 Malaysia Partnerships
Types of Companies in Malaysia
Businesses in Malaysia can be setup with several different types of companies which include:
PLT (Perkongsian Liabiliti Terhad): ≈ LLP
Bhd. (Berhad): ≈ plc
Sdn. Bhd. (Sendirian Berhad): ≈ Ltd.
Can you order a Malaysia Apostille Certificate?
No, Malaysia has not agreed to the 1961 Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalisation for Foreign Public Documents.
Even though Malaysia has not agreed to this Malaysia company registry search documents will often still require an Apostille certificate but will then also require further legalisation or attestation via their embassy.
What is the language(s) of the Malaysia Company Registry?
The Malaysia Company Register is in English language.
Malaysia Embassies, high commissions and consulates
Malaysia has 80 embassies and high commissions abroad, as well as 77 consulates and five other representations.
Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, hosts 99 embassies and high commissions, and in addition there are a total of 71 consulates and another two representations located in Malaysia.
Malaysia Site Visits
Our network of global private investigators / process severs means we offer site visits throughout all of Malaysia. Our local partner is based in Kuala Lumpur which enables us to do site visits throughout all of Malaysia including Petaling Jaya, George Town and Ipoh. Our agents can make discreet enquiries at the location to confirm if company currently trades at the address and take photographs along with any other special requests.
Malaysia Country Rating
The current bond ratings for Malaysia from the major credit bureau(s) is listed below. Rating factors include the current account balance, debt payment history and timeliness, banking and financial operations, future economic outlook, and national economic strength.
Malaysia Moody's rating: A3 (first obtained in 2004)
Malaysia Standard & Poors rating: A- (first obtained in 2003)
Malaysia Debt Collection
Creditreform provides an Malaysia Debt Collection service on a No Win No Fee basis. All debts are pursued by our local office/partner in the country/jurisdiction where the debtor is located including Malaysia.
Malaysia Skip Tracing
We provide private investigation services for all countries/jurisdictions including Malaysia. Our specialist Malaysia skip tracing service operates through our network of PI agents worldwide where we can trace individuals current addresses.
Malaysia Business Credit Reports
Creditreform provides Malaysia Business Credit reports on all companies and businesses registered in Malaysia. The report will include all available information and a credit rating/score. To request a recent sample credit report please contact us.
Malaysia Company Document Agency FAQs
1. What documents/extracts are available in Malaysia?
The extracts / documents available will vary depending on the jurisdiction and company type. If you can provide details on the company we can check availability to confirm what extracts are available and provide quote.
2. What is the difference between a company extract and a credit report?
A company extract provides official information/documentation which can include where available such as a company's registration, directors, and share capital. A credit report provides information about a company's finances, ownership and credit worthiness.
3. Is shareholder information available in Malaysia?
The availability of shareholder information depends on the jurisdiction, company type and local legislation.
4. Are financial statements available in Malaysia?
Financial information is usually required to be filed at the local register but is not always publicly available. Financial information is more publicly available in Europe compared to other regions globally where there is not always a legal requirement.
5. What is the cost to obtain company extracts?
The cost of obtaining company extracts varies depending on the jurisdiction, access to the local register and the delivery speed required. We will always provide a no obligation quote before proceeding.
6. What is the delivery time to obtain company documents?
The delivery time to obtain company documents depends on the jurisdiction and access to the local register. We will always provide the documents by email where possible to speed up delivery.