Foreign businesses can expand their operations in Malaysia by opening a branch office. Establishing a branch office can be a quick and cost-effective way for you to expand your businesses and explore to the Malaysian market. The Branch office can conduct business activities in Malaysia as the ones developed by the parent company, as the branch represents a sub-division of the foreign company.

Our professionals will be able to help you setting up a branch office in Malaysia!

Requirements to set up a Foreign Branch

1.

The Foreign Branch name must be the same as the foreign parent Company.

2.

The Foreign Branch must perform the same business activities as its parent Company.

3.

At least one resident agent in Malaysia.

Our set up of a Foreign Branch included

 
  1. FREE name search (up to 2 names)
  2. Preparation of all incorporation documents
  3. Liaison with the officer of the Companies Commission of Malaysia
  4. Lodgment of all necessary forms and documents to the Companies Commission of Malaysia
  5. FREE statutory books
  6. FREE purchase of Certificate of Incorporation

Steps to set up a Foreign Branch

Step 1

Name search

Step 2

Contact us NOW as your Secretarial Agent and we will do the A-Z set up for you!

Step 3

New Foreign Branch is incorporated!

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A foreign branch in Malaysia is an extension of an overseas company, allowing it to operate locally without forming a separate Sdn Bhd, while following Malaysian regulations.


You can set up a foreign branch by registering with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) and submitting required documents, including a parent company certificate and local compliance info.

Requirements include parent company documents, a registered local address, details of authorized personnel, and compliance with Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) rules.

A foreign branch is part of the parent company and not a separate legal entity, while a subsidiary (e.g., Sdn Bhd) is a separate legal entity with limited liability.

Registration of a foreign branch in Malaysia usually takes 2–4 weeks, depending on document preparation and approval from SSM.

Servecorp helps foreign companies register a branch in Malaysia, prepare and submit all required SSM documents, and ensure ongoing statutory compliance and reporting.