Foreign Investments in the Malaysia
A foreign company cannot carry on business in Malaysia, unless it incorporates a local company or registers the company in Malaysia.A foreign company refers to a company, corporation, society,association or other body incorporated outside Malaysia that, under the law of its place of origin, may sue or be sued. Foreign companies must incorporate a local company or register a branch in Malaysia to conduct business in Malaysia. Any documents in a language other than Bahasa Malaysia or English must have an accompanying certified translation. The CCM will bestow upon the applying company the status of a foreign company operating in Malaysia once all procedures are completed and approved.