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Malaysia
"MM2H visa gave us 10-year residency at reasonable cost. Malaysia's infrastructure, English proficiency, and regional access perfect for Asia base."
MM2H (Malaysia My Second Home) Visa
- Long-term social visit pass (essentially residency, renewable)
- New requirements (2021 reform, stricter than previous):
- Offshore income RM 40,000/month (~$8,500/month)
- Liquid assets RM 1.5M (~$320,000)
- Fixed deposit RM 1M (~$215,000) in Malaysian bank
- Age 35+ (previously no age limit; under 35 can apply with higher financial requirements)
- Offshore income RM 40,000/month (~$8,500/month)
- 5-year renewable pass (previously 10-year)
- Includes dependents (spouse, children, parents)
- Can purchase property, work part-time (with approval), bring vehicle
- Not a path to citizenship (permanent residency and citizenship very difficult for non-ethnic Malays)
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Company Formation
- Sdn Bhd (private limited company) standard structure, minimum 2 shareholders
- Foreign ownership allowed 100% in most sectors (some restrictions in property, retail, financial services)
- Corporate tax 24% on chargeable income (17% for small businesses <RM 600k profits)
- Territorial tax system (foreign-sourced income not remitted to Malaysia untaxed, though rules tightening)
- VAT (SST - Sales and Service Tax) 6-10% depending on goods/services
- Popular for: trading, services, regional HQ, manufacturing (electronics, palm oil, rubber)
- Labuan offshore companies: 3% tax on audited accounts or flat RM 20,000 (~$4,300) tax, for offshore trading/services
Labuan Offshore Center
- Labuan island designated offshore financial center
- Labuan companies: 3% tax on net audited profits OR RM 20,000 flat tax (choose)
- Used for international trading, holding companies, IP licensing, fund management, insurance
- Must be offshore business (no or minimal Malaysian business activity)
- Banking in Labuan or internationally
- Substance increasingly important (economic substance requirements being introduced)
- Cheaper alternative to Singapore/Hong Kong for regional holding structures
Business Environment & Lifestyle
- Strategic location: center of Southeast Asia, gateway to ASEAN markets
- English widely spoken (legacy of British colonial period, business language)
- Multicultural society (Malay, Chinese, Indian populations)
- Modern infrastructure in major cities (KL, Penang, Johor Bahru)
- Cost of living affordable (cheaper than Singapore, comparable to Thailand)
- Healthcare excellent (medical tourism destination, affordable private hospitals)
- Political stability generally good (though ethnic/religious policies create some tensions)
- Bumiputera policies (preferences for ethnic Malays in certain sectors, government contracts)
- Best for: regional HQ, trading, MM2H lifestyle residency, Labuan offshore structures
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