A lot of Malaysian founders quietly assume Sdn Bhd incorporation is for someone else — the CEO types, the big-company founders, the ones with full legal teams.
You don’t need to be making millions to deserve a proper business structure. You need to be serious about what you’re building. That’s it. A solo founder taking on her first contract benefits as much from limited liability as a 50-person company — sometimes more, because she has less margin to absorb a lawsuit or an unpaid invoice. Sdn Bhd is for any founder who wants their personal finances kept separate from their business risk.
A F&B founder in Cheras. A freelance designer going full-time. A logistics operator with three staff. A retailer opening their second outlet. None of them thought a Sdn Bhd was for them either. It always was. Incorporation is what you do when you stop seeing your business as a side project and start treating it as a real thing. You don’t need a corner office. You just need to be ready to stop mixing your personal money with your business money.
Company secretaries. SSM filings. Board resolutions. Annual returns. The language alone is enough to make you close the tab. That’s not your fault. That’s an industry that never bothered to explain itself in plain language. The actual process, when someone walks you through it, is far simpler than the jargon makes it sound: pick a name, pick your business activity, pick your share split, sign digitally, get your certificate in 5–7 business days. That’s it.
>>> If you’ve been putting it off because it felt complicated, that’s a signal about the industry’s marketing — not about whether you’re ready.
Here’s the truth: a Sdn Bhd isn’t a status symbol. It’s a structure that protects what you’re building — your income, your liability, your future options. It’s for anyone who’s serious about their business. Which, if you’re reading this far, includes you.
Three things, in plain language:
We built MyKongsi so this would finally feel simple. No jargon. No hidden fees. No office visits. Just a straightforward way for any Malaysian founder — whatever industry, whatever stage — to incorporate and stay compliant without the headache. Because we know how much mental load it takes to get started.
Flat fee RM1,799 + 8% SST — all-in. Includes the SSM fee, eKYC verification, statutory books, and your first board resolution. Or sign up to our 2-Year Plan at RM165/mo (RM3,960 + 8% SST) and incorporation comes free, bundled with the retainer. No surprise invoices six months in.
No. Plenty of founders incorporate before their first paying customer. The question isn’t your revenue — it’s whether you’re serious about treating this as a business you’ll keep running.
Yes. You can be a director and shareholder of a Sdn Bhd while employed elsewhere, as long as your employment contract doesn’t prohibit it. Many founders do this for the first 6–12 months.
5 to 7 business days for incorporation once SSM receives verified founder details. Digital documents are issued immediately on completion.
Yes. Foreigners can own up to 100% of a Malaysian Sdn Bhd in most sectors. You’ll need at least one Malaysian-resident director, which your corporate secretary can help arrange.
You can strike off the company through SSM if you’ve stopped operating and have no liabilities. It costs money and takes a few months. Most founders never need this — but the option exists.
We’re here, we’re open, and we’d love to help you take the first step. Flat fee RM1,799 + 8% SST for incorporation, or RM165/mo on the 2-Year Plan with incorporation included. No jargon, no hidden fees, no office visits.
And if you’d rather chat first — book a free 30-minute call with our team. No sales pitch. Just honest answers about your specific situation.
>>> Speak with us. DM us directly, visit mykongsi.com, or WhatsApp us to get started.
MyKongsi Team
