Malaysia registry entity search
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Malaysia
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How do I find the right registered entity in Malaysia?
A registry entity search in Malaysia identifies which specific legal entity you are dealing with when a name is shared across several. SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) distinguishes them by registration number, entity type (Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad / Private Limited), Bhd (Berhad / Public Limited), PLT (Limited Liability Partnership)) and registered address.
Step-by-step
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Search the name and expect several hits
Groups commonly register holding, trading and dormant entities under near-identical names. The first result is not necessarily the one you are dealing with.
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Disambiguate by registration number
The registration number is unique. If a counterparty cannot give you theirs, that is itself informative.
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Compare entity type and address
Where the number is unavailable, entity type (Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad / Private Limited), Bhd (Berhad / Public Limited), PLT (Limited Liability Partnership)) and registered address usually separate the candidates.
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Record which entity you chose
Contracts are with an entity, not a brand. Note the registration number you verified so later checks look at the same record.
Frequently asked questions
Why do several Malaysia entities share the same name?
Groups register separate legal entities — holding, operating, dormant — under closely related names. SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) treats each as a distinct entity with its own registration number.
How do I tell which entity I am contracting with?
By registration number. Ask the counterparty for it, then confirm that exact number on SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia). Name alone is not sufficient.
Is entity search on SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) free?
Yes — search and the public entity record are free and need no account.
Does the biggest entity in the results matter most?
No. What matters is the entity named on your contract or invoice. A dormant shell and a trading company in the same group look similar in a name search and carry very different risk.
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 the right registered entity in Malaysia
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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.
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