Koral Advisory started here, and it still shows: a team that has taken founders through every stage of a Malaysian company's life, from first registration to MD Status and Employment Pass approvals, more times than any other office we run.
Strategic guidance for founders and management teams navigating growth, restructuring, or entry into the Malaysian market. We work alongside your leadership to pressure-test plans, model outcomes, and turn strategy into an operating plan your team can actually execute.
C-suite financial leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. A fractional CFO from Koral Advisory owns your financial strategy, board reporting, and capital structure on a retainer basis, embedded in your business the way an in-house executive would be.
End-to-end incorporation with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), from name search through certificate of registration. Most private limited companies (Sdn Bhd) can be formed within a week once documentation is in order, and we handle the filing so nothing gets held up by paperwork.
Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad) is Malaysia's private limited company structure, registered under the Companies Act 2016 with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). It requires at least one director who ordinarily resides in Malaysia, at least one shareholder, and a licensed company secretary appointed within 30 days of incorporation. Minimum paid-up capital is RM1, and most sectors allow full foreign ownership. Registration typically takes three to seven working days once documents are in order.
Source: Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), Companies Act 2016. Current as of 2026; requirements are set by SSM and can change.
Every Malaysian company must appoint a licensed company secretary within 30 days of incorporation. We handle statutory filings, maintain your registers and minute books, and keep your company compliant with the Companies Act 2016 year-round, not just at annual filing time.
Determining which licenses your business actually needs, then obtaining them. Requirements vary by industry, activity, and state, from general business premise licenses to sector-specific approvals, and getting this wrong carries real liability. We map what applies to you and manage the applications.
Monthly, quarterly, or annual bookkeeping built on cloud accounting platforms, so your books stay current and audit-ready. We prepare management accounts, handle statutory year-end financial statements under MFRS, and flag filing deadlines before they become a problem.
Corporate tax filing, SST registration and returns, and withholding tax handled on schedule, so nothing slips past LHDN or Customs deadlines. We keep your filings accurate and current, and flag exposure before it becomes a penalty.
Monthly payroll processing, EPF and SOCSO contributions, and statutory filings handled accurately and on time, every cycle. We keep pace with Malaysia's evolving employment and social security rules so your team gets paid correctly and your business stays compliant.
Hire in Malaysia without setting up a local entity first. Koral Advisory becomes the legal employer of record for your team, handling contracts, statutory contributions, and compliance, while you retain full day-to-day control over their work.
Employment Pass applications for tech and digital economy roles, processed through MDEC where Malaysia Digital status applies. We manage the application, documentation, and renewal cycle so your foreign talent can start work without avoidable delay.
MDEC (Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation) administers Malaysia Digital (MD) Status, which lets qualifying companies sponsor Employment Passes for foreign talent through MDEC's Expatriate Services Centre. To sponsor Employment Passes, an MD Company generally needs at least two full-time knowledge workers on MD activities earning an average monthly base salary of RM5,000, and minimum annual operating expenditure of RM50,000 on those activities. Initial Employment Pass applications also require pre-approval from the Department of Labour Peninsular Malaysia (JTKSM).
Source: Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). Current as of 2026; MD Status criteria are set by MDEC and can change.
A longer-term residency option for eligible skilled professionals, administered through Talent Corp. We assess eligibility, prepare the application, and guide you through a process that offers more flexibility than a standard employment-tied pass.
The Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) is a longer-term Malaysian residency option for highly skilled professionals, administered by Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp). Once granted, it isn't tied to a single employer. Standard eligibility calls for at least three consecutive years on an Employment Pass, a basic monthly salary of at least RM15,000 excluding allowances and bonuses, a recognised degree or professional certification, and two years of Malaysian income tax filings. Approval sits with TalentCorp's RP-T panel even where the minimum criteria are met.
Source: Talent Corporation Malaysia (TalentCorp). Current as of 2026; eligibility criteria are set by TalentCorp and can change.