Structures Companies in Malaysia

There are many types of companies in Malaysia, ranging from sole proprietorships to public listed companies. The most common type of business entity in Malaysia is the private limited company, which is limited by shares. A private limited company must have at least two shareholders and cannot offer its shares to the public.

Another common type of company in Malaysia is the partnership. A partnership is an arrangement between two or more people to carry on a business together. Partnerships can be either limited or unlimited. In a limited partnership, some of the partners have limited liability, which means that they are not personally responsible for the debts of the business. Unlimited partnerships are less common in Malaysia.

Public listed companies are companies that are listed on the Malaysian Stock Exchange. These companies are subject to more stringent regulations than private companies. For example, public listed companies must have a minimum of RM500 million in paid-up capital and a minimum of 25% of their shares must be held by the public.

There are also several types of special purpose vehicles (SPVs) in Malaysia. SPVs are companies that are set up for a specific purpose, such as to raise financing for a particular project. One type of SPV is a real estate investment trust (REIT),