# What's the difference between Sdn Bhd and Bhd? — RCS
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## What's the difference between Sdn Bhd and Bhd?

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

Sdn Bhd is a private company: maximum 50 shareholders, shares cannot be offered to the public, lighter governance. Bhd (Berhad) is a public company: it may offer shares to the public — listed companies on Bursa Malaysia are Berhads — with far heavier compliance. Virtually every SME, startup and family business incorporates as a Sdn Bhd.

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Sources: Companies Act 2016

Also asked as: sdn bhd vs berhad; private vs public company malaysia; beza sdn bhd dan bhd.

### Key facts

- Sdn Bhd: private, ≤50 shareholders
- Bhd: public, may offer shares publicly

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