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    How to find a company's registration number in Malaysia

    Source-cited registry guidance — access and document fees vary by source.

    Search SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) at the official source

    Start with SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) for Malaysia. LemReveal has not established an available native register search for this page; indexed or secondary records are not complete register coverage.

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    Reviewed by LemReveal Research TeamContent reviewed June 2026Primary source: SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia)

    How do I find a company's registration number in Malaysia?

    Search the company's name on SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) at https://www.ssm.com.my. The result page shows its registration number — the same identifier that appears on invoices, contracts, and government filings.

    Step-by-step

    1. 1

      Open SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia)

      Navigate to https://www.ssm.com.my.

      https://www.ssm.com.my
    2. 2

      Search by company name

      Type the exact trading or legal name. Partial matches usually work; add the city if the name is common.

    3. 3

      Copy the registration number

      The registration number is displayed at the top of the entity profile. It is the authoritative ID for cross-referencing.

    4. 4

      Confirm it's the right entity

      Check the registered address and incorporation date to be sure you have the correct legal entity, especially for groups with similarly named subsidiaries.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Where is a Malaysia company's registration number published?

    Look for the identifier on the entity's record or available extract in SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) (https://www.ssm.com.my). Compare it with the counterparty's documentation; publication requirements and identifier labels vary by jurisdiction.

    Is looking up a Malaysia registration number free?

    LemReveal's basic lookup is free. Check SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia)'s current access rules: an official portal can require an account, charge for searches or restrict particular documents.

    What is Sdn Bhd?

    Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad) is Malaysia's private limited company, equivalent to a Pte Ltd. It requires minimum 1 director (who must be a Malaysian resident), 1 shareholder, and RM 1 minimum paid-up capital.

    People also ask about find a company's registration number in Malaysia

    The exact questions searchers type into Google — answered from the primary source.

    Is the Malaysia company register free to search?

    Yes. Basic company lookups on the SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) are free — you can search by company name or registration number, view legal status, registered address and (usually) directors at no cost. Some jurisdictions charge a small fee only for downloading full filed documents.

    What is the official Malaysia business registry?

    The SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) is the official public register of companies incorporated in Malaysia. It is operated by the government and is the primary source cited on this page — https://www.ssm.com.my.

    Where do I find a Malaysia company's registration number?

    Every registered Malaysia entity has a unique registration number issued at incorporation. It appears on invoices, contracts, the company's website footer (often in a "legal" section), and prominently on its SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) record.

    Is a Malaysia registration number the same as a VAT number?

    No. The registration number is the identifier issued by the SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) when the company was formed. The VAT number is a separate tax identifier issued (only if the company is VAT-registered) by the national tax authority. Many small companies have a registration number but no VAT number.

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