How much paid-up capital do I need?
Start with the capital your business actually needs, then check licence, banking and immigration requirements. ESD registration uses ownership-specific figures, including RM500,000 for wholly foreign-owned companies and RM1 million for its foreign-owned WRT category. Capital belongs to the company and is not a government fee. Meeting a capital threshold does not guarantee approval.
Also asked as: minimum paid up capital; how much capital to start; modal berbayar minimum; RM1 company enough; recommended paid up capital 2026.
Don't over-capitalise for show or under-capitalise into bank rejections. We advise a figure per your actual banking, licence and visa plans — and increasing capital later is a routine filing we do fixed-fee.
Key facts
- Capital belongs to the company
- ESD requirements depend on ownership and activity
- Check licensing and banking requirements before choosing the amount
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.