2025 May update Q&A Guide for Foreign Investors Buying a Malaysian Company. Before Purchase: During Purchase: Post Acquisition: Local Key Personnel:

This guide provides information on criteria and process for foreign companies to set up a representative office in Malaysia and obtain working visas. It also provides information on document and details required for successful application for representative office and working visas in Malaysia. Last updated in June 2023.

This complete guide provides information on important issues to be considered by a foreigner before buying or renting a property in Malaysia. It covers everything from conducting due diligence to verify property, as well as information on seeking legal assistance to review all transaction documents. Last updated in June 2023.

Updated: May 2025 This complete guide provides information on setting up a company in Malaysia and obtaining work visas in Malaysia by foreigner. It covers everything from legal processes to minimum paid-up capital requirements, as well as how to prepare the documents and processes required for setting up a new company or applying for a […]

Updated: May 2025 This complete guide provides the compliance obligations on a foreigner after setting up a company in Malaysia. The newly set up company must comply with various tax responsibilities, laws, and obtain a business license. It also needs to comply with other employment laws, such as employee compensation, leave, working hours, safety and […]

This complete guide provides the information on foreign purchase of residential properties, commercial properties, industrial properties or agricultural land in Malaysia. It lays out the important issues, qualification, conditions and restriction of foreign acquisition and ownership of property in Malaysia. Last updated in June 2023.

Updated: May 2025 L Y Lu & Co has extensive experience in providing Legal Services for Foreign Direct Investment in Malaysia for multinational corporations investing in Malaysia. We assist our clients over each individual stage of their projects as well as throughout the entire investment process. Over the years of practice, we have developed an effective […]

Malaysia Currency and Exchange Control: This complete guide provides the regulations related to exchange control applicable to non- residents in Malaysia. Information updated in May 2025. Borrowing in Malaysia (Updated 2025) Payment in Ringgit by Non-Resident (Updated 2023)