# What are the minimum requirements for a Sdn Bhd? — RCS
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## What are the minimum requirements for a Sdn Bhd?

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

Minimums under the Companies Act 2016: one director aged 18+ who ordinarily resides in Malaysia and is not bankrupt or disqualified (s.198), one shareholder (the director can be the same person), RM1 paid-up capital, a Malaysian registered office, and a licensed company secretary appointed within 30 days of incorporation (s.236).

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Sources: Companies Act 2016 s.196, s.198, s.236

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"Ordinarily resident" means a principal place of residence in Malaysia — citizenship is not required, so a foreigner genuinely living here can qualify as the resident director.

Shareholding can be 100% foreign in most sectors. Where no owner is Malaysia-resident, our nominee director service satisfies the residency requirement without any involvement in your business decisions.

### Key facts

- 1 resident director (18+, not bankrupt/disqualified — s.198)
- 1 shareholder, max 50
- RM1 minimum capital; secretary within 30 days — s.236

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