What is a Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.)?

In Malaysia, one of the most common business structures is the Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.). This type of company is governed by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia, SSM) and regulated under the Companies Act 2016.

If you wish to register a Sdn. Bhd., you must have:

At least one member (shareholder)
At least one director, whose principal place of residence must be in Malaysia

An individual can act as both shareholder and director, whereas a corporate entity can only be a shareholder.

Why Choose a Private Limited Company (Sdn. Bhd.)?

Limited Liability Protection – Shareholders and directors are not personally liable for company debts
Lower Corporate Tax Rates – More tax-efficient than personal income tax
Strong Business Credibility – Enhances brand and corporate image
Separate Legal Entity – The company can enter contracts and own assets in its name
Perpetual Succession – The company continues to exist even if shareholders change

Due to these advantages, Sdn. Bhd. is the most preferred business structure among SMEs in Malaysia.

何为私人有限公司 (Sdn. Bhd.)? 

在马来西亚，其中一项常见的生意模式就是私人有限公司 (Sdn. Bhd.) 。 私人有限公司是受公司委员会 (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia) 及2016年公司法令管控的。如果您要注册私人有限公司(Sdn. Bhd.), 您需要至少有1位成员（股东）及1为董事（主要居住地必须在马来西亚并有住家在马来西亚内）。 个人即可以是股东也可以是董事，而公司法人只可以是股东。

私人有限公司(Sdn. Bhd.) 的好处在于对股东及董事的有限债务保护，较低的所得税率，企业形象和品牌，独立的法人地位和可永续存在经营等。这些好处使到私人有限公司 (Sdn. Bhd.) 可以说是最受中小型企业业主欢迎的生意模式。