Corporate Bank Account
Open a real Malaysian corporate bank account. Stripe-friendly, foreigner-friendly, fast.
Opening your first Malaysian corporate bank account costs nothing extra: it is inside our incorporation package. Each additional account is RM 216. We prepare the file and introduce you to Maybank, CIMB, OCBC and UOB; account opening is typically 1–3 weeks from submission. Approval is always the bank's decision, never ours.
What's included
What 'we facilitate' actually means.
We're not a bank. We can't guarantee an account will open. What we do bring: the right documents in the right format, introductions to relationship managers who actually onboard foreign founders, and prep work that addresses the questions banks will ask before they ask them.
- Pre-opening document review
- Introduction to bank relationship managers
- Coaching on the in-person interview (if required)
- Drafting and certifying corporate authorisations
- Coordinated nominee director sign-off (if applicable)
- Stripe-readiness checklist
- KYC document preparation
- Source-of-funds documentation support
- Beneficial ownership declarations
- Liaison with the bank during the application
- Multi-bank applications (we can pursue 2-3 in parallel)
- Post-opening support (changes of signatory, etc.)
How it runs
How an account opening typically runs.
- 01
Pre-flight
Pick the right banks.
We assess your structure and pick 2-3 banks most likely to onboard your specific business profile. Different banks have different appetites.
- 02
Documents
Prepare the pack.
We prepare the corporate documentation pack the way each bank likes it. Less back-and-forth = faster decision.
- 03
Application
Submit with intro.
Submitted with introduction. In-person visit scheduled if required (some banks accept video onboarding for foreign-owned companies; others don't).
- 04
Account live
Stripe + payment rails.
Account opening is typically 1–3 weeks from submission; approval is the bank's decision. Stripe and other payment-rails setup once account is live.
Typical pricing
What account-opening facilitation costs.
The first account is not a separate purchase — it is inside the incorporation package. Each additional account is RM 216. Either way this is our facilitation fee, separate from any fees the bank itself charges (usually nil to small for account opening).
Typical range
Included
The first corporate account comes with incorporation, inclusive of SST. Each additional account is RM 216.
What affects pricing
- Number of banks pursued in parallel
- Complexity of structure (multi-shareholder, regulated sector)
- Whether you need additional advisory (Stripe or other payment-method setup)
Questions we get
What founders ask about Malaysian banking.
No, and anyone who guarantees this is misleading you. Banks have independent KYC and risk processes. What we can do is dramatically improve your odds and shorten the timeline by submitting the right documentation, to the right bank, with the right introduction.
Yes. Stripe is available to Malaysian companies and accepts standard incorporation documents. We've onboarded our own AI ventures and many client companies. Stripe verification typically takes 2-7 days after the bank account is live.
It depends on the bank. Some accept fully remote / video onboarding for foreign-owned companies — particularly for tech and SaaS. Others require an in-person visit. We tell you upfront, before you apply, which path each bank in your application set requires.
Need an account?
A real Malaysian bank account, prepared properly.
Message us with your structure and what payment methods you need (Stripe and others). We'll tell you which banks fit, what documents we'll need, and the realistic timeline — before you commit.