# Can I open a company while still employed? — RCS
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## Can I open a company while still employed?

Last updated: 14 October 2026 Answer from Robo Company Secretary How we write answers

Legally, yes — employment does not bar you from being a director or shareholder of your own Sdn Bhd. The real constraints are contractual: check your employment agreement for conflict-of-interest, moonlighting or IP-assignment clauses. Public servants have separate approval requirements before doing business. Incorporation itself requires no employer consent.

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Sources: Employment contract law (general)

Also asked as: open company while working; employee start sdn bhd; boleh buka syarikat sambil kerja; conflict of interest employment company.

Many clients incorporate while employed to build the business nights-and-weekends, then resign once revenue supports it. Structure salary timing and EPF properly when you make the jump — an accountant you engage can brief you at that point — we can introduce one.

### Key facts

- No statutory bar for private-sector employees
- Check contract clauses; public servants need approval

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