Malaysia FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) Guide (4) Tax Incentives for Foreign Investment- Pioneer Status Malaysia welcomes foreign investments, particularly in the manufacturing sector, and does not discriminate against investors from any country.  To encourage foreign direct investment in Malaysia, government offers many incentives and other advantages […]

L Y Lu & Co has extensive experience in providing legal services to foreign direct investment or 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, […]

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) in Malaysia: The Business Licenses and Approval Required before Applying for  Working Permits There are 6 authorized bodies / agencies that approve the Expatriate’s application for a post. This is based on the “core business” of the company. These agencies are:- […]

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) in Malaysia: The Types of Working Permits and Application Procedures   There are a number of classes and types of working visas that a foreign- owned Malaysian Company or a Representative Office may apply:-   i)    Visit Pass (Temporary Employment) The pass is issued to foreigners […]

FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT (FDI) in Malaysia: The Relevance of the Size of Paid Up Capital of Malaysian Company   One of the first few key issues to be considered by foreign investor in setting up a Malaysian company is the size of paid- up capital. Malaysian […]