Open a Consulting Firm in Malaysia

Management, IT, or business consulting — 100% foreign ownership permitted. Light licensing requirements.

Relevant MSIC codes

Key licences

  • Local Authority Business Licence
  • SST registration (RM500k threshold; consulting services 8% service tax)
  • Professional board registration (if regulated profession)

Need more detail?

Submit the configurator and our Malaysia setup specialists will reach out with a tailored quote, timeline, and document checklist within one business day.

Or use the generic Sdn Bhd configurator

Step 1 of 4

1 — What activity will the business do?

Pick the MSIC industry code so we can attach the right licences, tax rules, and foreign-equity guidance to your quote.

70200

We'll attach licence requirements and FDI rules for this code to your quote.