Can shares be owned by a foreign company?
Yes — a foreign company can hold up to 100% of a Sdn Bhd in most sectors. Expect documentation: the parent's incorporation papers, its ownership chain up to real individuals for beneficial-ownership reporting to SSM, and enhanced KYC at Malaysian banks. Sector caps (like distributive trade) apply to foreign corporate owners the same as foreign individuals.
Sources: Companies Act 2016SSM BO guidelines
Also asked as: foreign corporate shareholder; offshore parent own sdn bhd; overseas company holding shares malaysia.
Key facts
- 100% foreign corporate ownership allowed in most sectors
- BO chain to ultimate individuals must be declared
- Enhanced bank KYC on foreign parents
Call +60 10-383 5988 (a licensed secretary replies within one working hour (Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:30pm MYT; outside hours, first thing next working day)) or walk in at J-3A-15, Solaris Mont Kiara.