Malaysia company search by name
Free, official, source-cited — updated 2026-06.
Search Company Records in Malaysia
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How do I search for a company by name in Malaysia?
To search Malaysia companies by name, enter the name (or the first part of it) into the search box. Matches are returned from SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) with Company number, Company name, Type, Status. Name search is free and needs no account.
Step-by-step
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Enter the company name
Type the trading or legal name. You do not need the full name — the first distinctive word is usually enough.
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Narrow ambiguous matches
Common names return several entities. Use the registered address, incorporation date, or entity type (Sdn Bhd (Sendirian Berhad / Private Limited), Bhd (Berhad / Public Limited), PLT (Limited Liability Partnership)) to identify the right one.
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Open the matching record
Each result links to a full record showing Company number, Company name, Type, Status.
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Cross-check against SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia)
For KYC or contract files, confirm the record against the primary source at https://www.ssm.com.my.
https://www.ssm.com.my
Frequently asked questions
Can I search Malaysia companies by name for free?
Yes. Name search against SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) is free and requires no account. Certified extracts and filed documents may carry a fee on the official register.
What if I only know part of the company name?
Partial name search works — enter the distinctive part and review the matches. Adding the city or entity type helps when the name is common.
What does a Malaysia company search return?
Each record shows Company number, Company name, Type, Status, sourced from SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia).
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 search for a company by name 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.
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- Look up a company by number
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