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A Full Guide To Opening A Café In Malaysia

By The MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on October 13, 2025Posted in Business Licenses, Company Set UpNo Comments

Considerations for locals and foreigners looking to set up a café in Malaysia, including business entities, premise requirements, and licenses.

A Quick Guide To Foreign Owned Companies In Malaysia vs Singapore

By The MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on October 12, 2025Posted in Company Set UpNo Comments

A no-fluff comparison table to help you choose between Malaysia and Singapore as your foreign business location.

A Quick Guide To Malaysia Digital (MD) Status Applications

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on July 23, 2025Posted in Company Set Up, Digitalization, Employment VisaNo Comments

Formerly known as MSC Malaysia, Malaysia Digital (MD) is a programme by the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) that aims to improve the country’s digital economy through technology and infrastructure development in specific sectors. Under this programme, qualified companies are awarded MD Status, granting them highly attractive tax incentives and expat talent privileges. As this […]

A Complete Guide To Malaysia Tech Entrepreneur Programme (MTEP) Applications

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on July 22, 2025Posted in Company Set Up, Digitalization, Employment VisaNo Comments

Benefits, requirements, and application steps for MTEP’s renewable work passes for foreign tech founders and investors

A Guide To Starting An Incorporated Joint Venture In Malaysia

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on July 17, 2025Posted in Company Set UpNo Comments

Essentials of incorporated JVs, including choosing a Special Purpose Vehicle, whether to start with an MOU, key agreement clauses, and post-incorporation steps.

A Guide To Starting A SaaS / App Company In Malaysia

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on July 14, 2025Posted in Company Set UpNo Comments

Requirements to start and grow a software-based business in Malaysia as a local or foreigner, including entities and licenses.

19 Businesses In Kuala Lumpur Restricted From Foreign-Owned Companies

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on July 6, 2025Posted in Company Set UpNo Comments

Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) is the Local Authority for many key business areas in Malaysia, including Taman Tun, KLCC, and the ever-shiny Bukit Bintang. As these locations are expat hotspots, we often get enquiries from foreign entrepreneurs looking to start businesses in the area, unaware that DBKL restricts foreign participation in that sector. To […]

Enjoy Better Tax Treatment On Joint Ventures With Foreign Shareholding

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on July 3, 2025Posted in Company Set UpNo Comments

Though this guide will be useful for fully foreign-owned companies in Malaysia, it is mainly aimed at those planning incorporated joint ventures with 20% or more foreign ownership. As of 2025, such entities are taxed at a flat 24% regardless of revenue and number of foreign shareholders. To enjoy better tax rates, partners may consider […]

Minimum Paid Up Capital For Foreign-Owned Companies In Malaysia

By MISHU Editorial TeamPosted on June 30, 2025Posted in Company Set UpNo Comments

Here’s our short answer on minimum paid up capital for a foreign-owned company in Malaysia: Generally, RM2,500, or around USD600, the same as a local company. If you’re satisfied and would like to incorporate, get in touch with us today! However, for a full understanding, read on as we explain: Let’s begin. Note: We’d like […]