Setting Up in Malaysia: A catalogue of services

LOOKING TO EXPAND OR SETUP YOUR BUSINESS HERE IN MALAYSIA?

THE BRITISH MALAYSIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (BMCC) IS HERE TO SUPPORT.

Established in 1963, the BMCC has been driven by the sole ordinance of advancing bilateral trade relations between the United Kingdom and Malaysia. Today, the BMCC has firmly rooted itself as one of Southeast Asia’s most prolific Chambers with a membership base of 270 companies across a wide range of industry sectors and our members are equipped with the expertise, to provide you with the needed information and services ensuring your company is properly settled into Malaysia.

In Malaysia, a business may be conducted:

i. By an individual operating as a sole proprietor, or

ii. By two or more (but not more than 20) persons in partnership, or

iii. By a limited liability partnership (LLP), or

iv. By a locally incorporated company or by a foreign company registered under the provisions of the Companies Act (CA) 2016.

Under the Registration of Business Act 1956 sole proprietorships and partnerships in Malaysia must be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

To help you with setting up your company here in Malaysia, our members are here to support you in the following: 1.

CORPORATE SERVICES

ABAC CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

• Nature of business:

Global expert in risk, compliance and antibribery management systems. Certification and Training for ISO 37001 Anti-Bribery Management Systems, ISO 37301 Compliance Management Systems, ISO 31000 Risk Management Systems

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations

• Website: www.abacgroup.com

BEYOND EXPATRIATE ADVISORY (MM2H)

• Nature of business: Payroll, Immigration Services

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website:

www.beyondcorporatehouse.com

DELTA GATE SOLUTIONS

• Nature of business:

Business solutions for office setup

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website: www.deltaonline.com.my

DELOITTE PLT

• Nature of business: Audit, Accounting, Tax Services, Advisory Services

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website:

www2.deloitte.com/my

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Nature of business:

Environmental, Health, Safety, Risk, Social Consulting Services

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, Gov't

• Website:

www.erm.com

EY

• Nature of business: Assurance, Tax, Strategy, Transaction, Consulting Services

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website:

www.ey.com/en_my

IMPETUS ALLIANCE ADVISORS SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Corporate Advisory, Investment Holdings, Management Consultancy Practice

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations

• Website:

www.impetus.my

KEY RISK CONSULTING ASIA

• Nature of business:

Business Risk Consulting Firm, specialise in Anti Bribery & Corruption Investigation, Corporate Intelligence Services, Employee Integrity Services, Intellectual Property Investigations, etc.

• Firms typically served: SMEs, MNCs

• Website:

www.keyriskconsultingasia.com/ourservices

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

LUTHER CORPORATE SERVICES

• Nature of business: Incorporation & Company Secretarial Services, Advisory Services, Accounting, Immigration

• Firms typically served: SMEs, MNCs

• Website:

www.luther-lawfirm.com/en/competences/ corporate-services/detail/malaysia

MAZARS PLT

• Nature of business: Audit, Accounting, Tax Advisory Services

• Firms typically served: SMEs, MNCs

• Website:

www.mazars.my

MUSTAPHARAJ SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Corporate Advisory, Accounting, Audit, Tax Advisory, Corporate Secretarial Services

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website: www.mustapharaj.com

PWC MALAYSIA

• Nature of business: Assurance, Tax, Deals, Consulting Services

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations & MNCs

• Website: www.pwc.com/my

RICARDO ASIA (MALAYSIA)

• Nature of business:

Global strategic engineering and environmental consultancy that specialises in the transport, energy and scarce resources sectors

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations & MNCs, OEMs & Gov't

• Website: www.ricardo.com

RSM TAX SERVICES

• Nature of business:

Tax Consulting, Corporate Tax Compliance, Field Audits & Investigations, etc.

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website:

www.rsm.global/malaysia

TMF GROUP

• Nature of business:

Corporate Secretarial Services, Accounting, Tax Services

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website:

www.tmf-group.com/en/locations/apac/ malaysia

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

ABSOLUTE FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS LTD

• Nature of business:

Financial Company specialising in Savings & Investments, Pensions, Taxation, Property, etc.

• Firms typically served: Individuals

• Website: www.absolutefsl.com

AXIS REIT MANAGERS

• Nature of business: Real Estate Investment Trust, specialising in Office and Industrial Real Estate Properties

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations/Developers

• Website: www.axis-reit.com.my

BRIGHTON MANAGEMENT LTD

• Nature of business:

Financial Technology Provider & Management Services

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.brighton.asia

BLUESTAR AMG

• Nature of business:

Expat Financial & Asset Management Advisors

• Firms typically served: Individuals

• Website: www.bluestar-amg.com

CAIRNSMORE SERVICES SDN BHD

• Nature of business: Off-shore fund management

• Firms typically served: Investors - endowments, family offices & HNIW individuals

• Website: www.cairnsmorecapital.com

DDGI LIMITED

• Nature of business:

Market Intermediary & Financial Technology Provider (Islamic Finance)

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs, Islamic Finance Market

• Website: www.ddcap.com

ELEVAT8 SDN BHD

• Nature of business: Financial Planning Advisory

• Firms typically served: Employees and management of SMEs

• Website: www.facebook.com/elevat8.me

HLAP LTD

• Nature of business: Reinsurance Broking, Risk Management & Consulting

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.hlap.com.my

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

HSBC BANK MALAYSIA

• Nature of business:

Consumer, Corporate & Private Banking

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.hsbc.com.my

SANTANDER UK

• Nature of business:

Consumer, Corporate & Private

Banking

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.santander.co.uk

STANDARD CHARTERED BANK MALAYSIA

• Nature of business:

Consumer, Corporate & Private Banking

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.sc.com/my

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

LEGAL SERVICES

ESSEX STREET CHAMBERS

• Nature of business: A multi-discipline barristers’ chambers offering substantial expertise – handle an extensive range of legal issues across commercial, construction & engineering, commercial fraud, financial services, banking, insurance, alternative dispute resolution, energy, oil & gas, shipping, planning, environmental, education and public law.

• Firms typically served: Individuals, NGOs, SMEs, MNCs, Govt

• Website: www.39essex.com

ABDULLAH CHAN & CO

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Aviation & Aerospace, Banking, Real Estate & Mergers/Acquisitions

• Firms typically served: Individuals, NGOs, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.abdullahchan.my

DAC BEACHCROFT LLP

• Nature of business: Law Firm specialising in Insurance, Healthcare and Real Estate

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.dacbeachcroft.com

FAIZUL HILMY & CHEW (FHC LEGAL)

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Corporate & Commercial Law, Trademarks, Housing Development and Property Conveyancing

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.fhclegal.com

GARTH COATES SOLICITORS

• Nature of business:

UK Immigration Law Firm

• Firms typically served: Corporate & private clients of small, medium & large groups

• Website: www.garthcoates.com

HENRY GOH & CO SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Intellectual Property (IP) Firm specialising in Trademarks, Patents, Industrial Designs, Copyright, Geographical Indication, Product Registration and Plant Variety protection

• Firms typically served: Individuals, Start-ups, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.henrygoh.com

HERBERT SMITH FREEHILLS LLP

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Banks & Other Financial Institutions, Consumer, Energy, Infrastructure, Manufacturing & Industrials, etc.

• Firms typically served: SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.herbertsmithfreehills.com

HKA GLOBAL

• Nature of business:

Dispute Avoidance and Resolution Firm, specialising in Construction and Engineering Industries

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.hka.com

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

LEE HISHAMMUDDIN ALLEN & GLEDHILL

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Corporate, Dispute Resolution, Employment, IP & TMT, Regulatory & Compliance, Tax, SST & Customs

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs, GLCs

• Website: www.lh-ag.com

MARKS & CLERK (M) SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Patents, Trade Marks, Litigation, Copyright, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Patent, etc.

• Firms typically served: SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.marks-clerk.com

SKRINE

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Litigation & Arbitration, Corporate, Intellectual Property & TMT, Construction & Engineering, Employment, etc.

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.skrine.com

TAY & PARTNERS

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Arbitration, Banking & Finance, Banking Litigation/ Insolvency, Antitrust and Competition Law, Corporate Law, Dispute Resolution, Employment & Industrial Relations, Intellectual Property, etc.

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.taypartners.com.my

TROWERS & HAMLINS LLP

• Nature of business:

Real Estate, Banking & Finance, Islamic Finance, Corporate, International & CrossBorder, Construction, Public Sector & Local Government, Projects & Infrastructure, Energy & Natural Resources

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs, Gov't

• Website: www.trowers.com

ZAID IBRAHIM & CO

• Nature of business:

Law Firm specialising in Banking & Finance, Capital Markets, Communications, Media & Technology, Competition & Anti-Trust, Corporate & Commercial, Compliance & Governance, Employment and Human Capital, Intellectual Property, Projects, Infrastructure, Utilities, etc.

• Firms typically served: SME's, MNCs

• Website: www.zicolaw.com

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

REAL ESTATE SOLUTIONS

BERKELEY RESIDENTIAL (SINGAPORE)

• Nature of business:

International property development

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.berkeleygroup.co.uk

ECO WORLD INTERNATIONAL BHD

• Nature of business:

International property development

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.ecoworldinternational.com

HL DESIGN GROUP SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Architectural & Interior design, Retail consultation

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website: www.hlarchitecture.net

JLL MALAYSIA

• Nature of business:

Global Estate Services Firm specialising in Commercial Property and Investment Management

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website:

www.jll.com.my

KNIGHT FRANK MALAYSIA

• Nature of business:

Global Real Estate Consultancy Firm specialising in Sales & Leasing of Residential and Commercial Properties (Office, Land and Industrial), Capital Investments, Research & Consultancy, Project Management, Valuation & Advisory and Property Management

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs, GLCs

• Website: www.knightfrank.com.my

RAHIM & CO REAL INTERNATIONAL

• Nature of business:

Real Estate Consultancy, Estate Agency, Valuations, Property, Facilities Management

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNC’s, Gov’t

• Website: www.rahim-co.com

SIME DARBY PROPERTY BHD

• Nature of business:

Property development in Malaysia

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.simedarbyproperty.com

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

S P SETIA BHD

• Nature of business: Real estate developer, manufacturer of building materials, and investment holding company

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.spsetia.com

TURNER & TOWNSEND (MALAYSIA)

• Nature of business: Business Consultancy, specialising in Real Estate, Infrastructure and Natural Resources

• Firms typically served: Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.turnerandtownsend.com

VERITAS INTERIORS SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Interior design

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website: www.theveritasdesigngroup.com

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

RECRUITMENT & TALENT SOLUTIONS

MICHAEL PAGE INTERNATIONAL

• Nature of business: Recruitment Expert specialising in Business Services, Energy & Natural Resources, Financial Services, FMCG, Healthcare/ Pharmaceutical, Industrial/ Manufacturing, etc.

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.michaelpage.com.my

KINETIK CONSULTING SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

Recruitment, Outsourcing in the field of tech and digital

• Firms typically served: SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website: www.letsgokinetik.com

LIM-LOGES & MASTERS PTE LTD

• Nature of business:

Executive Search, Transition Management, Disruption Management

• Firms typically served: MNCs

• Website: www.LimLogesMasters.com

MANPOWER STAFFING SERVICES

• Nature of business:

Recruiting Solutions, Talent Management, Outsourcing, Talent Development

• Firms typically served: SMEs, MNCs

• Website:

www.manpowergroup.com/contact-us/ malaysia

ROBERT WALTERS

• Nature of business: Recruitment Expert specialising in Accounting, Banking & Finance, HR, IT, Legal, Healthcare & Life Sciences, etc.

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, MNCs

• Website: www.robertwalters.com.my

Kindly contact trade@bmcc.org.my / membership@bmcc.org.my if you would like to connect to our members to learn more about their services.

SHIPPING, LOGISTICS & RELOCATION SERVICES

ALLIED PICKFORDS

• Nature of business:

International, Domestic & Corporate Movers

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website: www.alliedpickfords.com.my

BEN LINE AGENCIES MALAYSIA

• Nature of business:

Shipping & Offshore Logistics Support

• Firms typically served: SMEs, O&G Corporations, MNCs

• Website:

www.benlineagencies.com

CROWN WORLDWIDE GROUP

• Nature of business:

International, Domestic, Corporate Movers & Secure Storage Facilities

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website:

www.crownworldwide.com

INTERMOVERS

• Nature of business:

International, Domestic, Office, Factory Relocations, Pet & Auto Import / Export, Document Storage & Warehousing

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs and Large Corporations

• Website: www.intermovers.com

PELABUHAN TANJUNG PELEPAS SDN BHD

• Nature of business:

International trans-shipment port

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations, MNCs

• Website: www.ptp.com.my

TRANS INTERNATIONAL LOGISTIKS

• Nature of business:

Project Logistic Provider

• Firms typically served: Large Developers, GLCs

• Website:

www.tilogistiks.com

TRANSPO MOVERS (ASIAN TIGERS)

• Nature of business:

International & Domestic Relocations, Fine Art Logistics

• Firms typically served: Individuals, SMEs, Large Corporations

• Website:

www.asiantigersgroup.com

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If you are a BMCC member and would like to be enlisted in this Catalogue, kindly contact our team at:

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