With the full implementation of RCEP and the accelerated integration of ASEAN's digital economy, Malaysia continues to release policy dividends, and has become a popular choice for Chinese enterprises to go overseas in Southeast Asia. However, a clear trend is that the more precise the policy, the clearer the threshold for compliance.

Opportunities and challenges coexist, how should enterprises grasp the dividends, avoid risks, and realize efficient layout and sound landing?

In this article, we will combine the front-line service experience of Enterprise Caiying to break down the road of Malaysia's customs clearance to the sea from four dimensions: policy, market, pain points and solutions.

If you have a domestic company registration (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, etc.), overseas company registration (such as the United States / United Kingdom / Thailand / Singapore / Malaysia / Vietnam / Indonesia / Japan / Dubai, etc.) Hong Kong identity applications and renewals, cross-border tax planning, shareholding structure design, compliance and risk control programs, etc. needs, you can add customer service (WeChat: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275), we will customize your exclusive optimization program to help you comply with business, save money and increase efficiency!

I. A quality option that comes with an "offshore buff"

This "economic hub" of Southeast Asia, from geography to resources, from policy to infrastructure, has paved the fast track for enterprises to go overseas:

1. Strategic Location AceThe company is located in the heart of the regional supply chain with its proximity to the Straits of Malacca and the ASEAN market of 650 million people, as well as the efficient logistics network built by the free trade zones such as Port Klang, which has lowered the cost of trade directly;
2. Pro-business policies step upThe new investment incentive framework covers up to 30% of equipment purchase costs;
3. Infrastructure Talent Dual ExcellenceThe company has the world's fastest Internet speeds, full 5G coverage, modern transportation and industrial parks, and a workforce with the third-highest English penetration rate in Asia and multilingual proficiency to meet the demands of multinational business;
4. Political and economic stability: A smooth transition of power, a legal system that follows British common law, efficient contract enforcement, a sound foreign investment protection policy, and a business environment recognized by the World Bank.

II. "Targeted dividends" of Malaysian policies for Chinese enterprises

Why are more and more Chinese companies taking Malaysia as their first stop on the way to the sea? The core lies in the high degree of compatibility between local policies and the needs of Chinese enterprises, and even exclusive "synergy advantages":

1,Easy access for foreign investors, no equity tie-ups::

Encouraged industries (semiconductor, AI, new energy, cross-border e-commerce, etc.) can be 100% held by foreign investors, with no implicit restrictions;

Only a few restricted industries, such as finance and communications, require local cooperation, and they can apply for exemptions from shareholding ratios without being forced to cede their core interests.

2,Tax incentives are precise and directly benefit Chinese enterprises::

The tax rate for SMEs with taxable income ≤ RM500,000 is only 15% (previously 18%) and the service tax has been adjusted to 8%, resulting in a significant reduction in the tax burden;

China and Malaysia signed a tax treaty, dividend and interest withholding tax as low as 10%, completely avoiding double taxation;

East Malaysia "Special Incentive Zone" stacked with land cost reduction 30%, local employee hiring subsidies to further compress costs.

3,China-Malaysia industrial synergy, cooperation with "shortcuts"::

The two countries have strong industrial complementarities in semiconductors, new energy and other fields, and joint venture projects can apply for special government cooperation funds. Coupled with the fact that the "Vision 2030 for Shared Prosperity" focuses on supporting high-tech and green industries, the technological advantages of Chinese enterprises can be quickly transformed into market competitiveness.

4,The policy application does not step on the pit, the enterprise financial surplus throughout the empowerment:

From industry access assessment to material preparation and government docking, the whole process of policy application takes about 2-3 months. Enterprise Caiying provides free compliance assessment, material handling and approval follow-up services, which can increase the policy passing rate by 80%, without the need for enterprises to fumble on their own.

If you have a domestic company registration (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, etc.), overseas company registration (such as the United States / United Kingdom / Thailand / Singapore / Malaysia / Vietnam / Indonesia / Japan / Dubai, etc.) Hong Kong identity applications and renewals, cross-border tax planning, shareholding structure design, compliance and risk control programs, etc. needs, you can add customer service (WeChat: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275), we will customize your exclusive optimization program to help you comply with business, save money and increase efficiency!

III. Market opportunities in Malaysia

In addition to policy dividends, Malaysia's market potential itself is a "gold magnet", especially suitable for Chinese companies to cut:

1. Outstanding Industrial Opportunities: Electronic components account for 40% of exports, highly complementary with China's manufacturing supply chain, infrastructure, cross-border e-commerce industry is growing rapidly, and demand for beauty, consumer electronics and other categories is strong;
2. Policy dividends continue to be released: The Investment Incentive Framework (NIIF) continues to be in effect, with 100% taxable income exemption for high value-added industries and additional tax credits for R&D expenditures;
3. Cross-border trade facilitation: Signed tax agreements with 70+ countries, simplified import and export processes, and free trade zone policies to reduce trade barriers;
4. E-commerce blue ocean to be discoveredLazada, Shopee and other local platforms have high user stickiness, and TikTok Shop and other emerging channels are growing fast, so you can seize the traffic dividend by complying with the rules and regulations.

Fourth, how to crack the pain points of enterprises to go overseas enterprise financial surplus

Many enterprises want to layout Malaysia, but are stuck by the core issues of compliance, efficiency, resources, tax, etc. For these pain points, Enterprise Caiying has formed targeted solutions.

Firstly, to address the issue of high compliance risk, enterprises are often unfamiliar with SSM registration requirements, lack of a local secretary and a compliant registered address, or face high penalties for tax misstatements, Enterprise CaiYing provides licensed company secretarial services and real business address attachment, without the need for enterprises to have a Malay director, and through the SST filing intelligent reminder function, to help enterprises achieve compliance with zero penalties.

Secondly, in the face of the pain point of low efficiency, the traditional registration process of material translation and certification is cumbersome, registration and account opening the whole time-consuming as long as 3-6 months, Enterprise CaiYing to simplify the process, free of The Hague authentication link, to provide professional non-English document translation services, can be completed within 20 days of registration and account opening the whole process of landing, if the account fails to be a full refund.

Third, for the difficult problem of resource docking, enterprises often lack of local supply chain and business association resources, and virtual registered address is easy to be verified and penalized, enterprise financial surplus relying on local resource advantages for enterprises to dock the Malaysian government and chamber of commerce resources, to provide a real office address, to help enterprises efficiently integrate the local supply chain.

Fourth, for enterprises that do not know how to apply for tax incentives and miss the opportunity to save tax, Enterprise Caiying will customize an exclusive tax planning program for enterprises and assist them in applying for 5-10 years of income tax exemptions and benefits, which will help them save an average of 18%-25% in tax.

If you have a domestic company registration (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, etc.), overseas company registration (such as the United States / United Kingdom / Thailand / Singapore / Malaysia / Vietnam / Indonesia / Japan / Dubai, etc.) Hong Kong identity applications and renewals, cross-border tax planning, shareholding structure design, compliance and risk control programs, etc. needs, you can add customer service (WeChat: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275), we will customize your exclusive optimization program to help you comply with business, save money and increase efficiency!

V. "Practical Model" for Chinese Enterprises Going Overseas in Malaysia

Enterprise Caiying has helped thousands of enterprises to land in Malaysia, these real cases tell you that "going to sea can be very smooth":

Case 1: Suzhou Construction Company - G7 Qualification in 2 Weeks, Undertaking 20 Million Projects

Pain point: lack of professional engineers who meet the requirements, no door for qualification;

Solution: Provide 2 G7 qualified engineers to be attached to the company for the whole process of qualification + work visa;

Achievement: Quickly obtaining the qualification for bidding and successfully undertaking infrastructure projects in Malaysia with a contract value of more than 20 million RMB.

Case 2: Shenzhen Electronics Manufacturer - Annual Tax Savings of 3 Million, Expanding ASEAN Supply Chain

Pain Point: Want to apply for Pioneer Enterprise Tax Exemption, not familiar with the process and material requirements;

Solution: Company registration completed in 30 days, assistance in preparing application materials, successfully approved for 5-year income tax exemption (70% taxable income exemption);

Results: Tax cost reduction 22%, smooth integration into ASEAN supply chain and business radiation to neighboring countries.

Case 3: Guangzhou Beauty Company - 15 Days to TikTok Shop, RM500,000 Monthly Sales

Pain points: unfamiliarity with Malay code and NPRA certification, fear of penalties for non-compliance;

Solution: Platform on-boarding + Malay product information optimization + NPRA certification + compliance audit;

Results: No penalties, store traffic increased by 40% and monthly sales exceeded RM500,000 per month.

If you have a domestic company registration (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, etc.), overseas company registration (such as the United States / United Kingdom / Thailand / Singapore / Malaysia / Vietnam / Indonesia / Japan / Dubai, etc.) Hong Kong identity applications and renewals, cross-border tax planning, shareholding structure design, compliance and risk control programs, etc. needs, you can add customer service (WeChat: qcygscszk, cell phone: 18676749275), we will customize your exclusive optimization program to help you comply with business, save money and increase efficiency!

Sixth, choose enterprise financial surplus: the whole accompaniment of the "sea partner"

For enterprises going overseas, a reliable service partner can take half the detour. Enterprise Caiying always takes "full chain escort" as the core, from registration to operation growth, to be the solid backing for enterprises to develop the Malaysian market:

1. Resource ecological hard supportThe company has a resource base of 500,000+ entrepreneurs, and regularly organizes cross-border e-commerce salons and finance and taxation forums; docking with government policy declaration channels, and handling the whole process of ODI filing;
2. Authoritative qualification is guaranteed: Holding Hong Kong secretarial license, Malaysia CIDB qualification agency authorization, is the vice president of the Shenzhen Agency Bookkeeping Association, has a professional team and rigorous quality control process, and strive to service zero error, and for our professional services responsibility to provide the appropriate protection;
3. Professional team direct service400+ professionals, including local Malaysian tax experts, familiar with the latest SST tax rate adjustment in 2024 and pioneer enterprise policy, no middlemen;
4. Localization + GlobalizationWe have 103 local law firms/accounting firms in Malaysia and 10 years of experience in overseas services, which allows us to expand our business in multiple countries;
5. Digitalized and efficient servicesThe company has invested 25 million in the development of the "eCreate" platform, which standardizes the service process, provides real-time visualization of progress, 24-hour time-zone-free response, and node-based reminders.

The dividend of Southeast Asia market is flourishing, and Malaysia, as a "bridgehead", is a high-quality choice for Chinese enterprises to go overseas. Enterprise Caiying would like to take professional services as a wing to help you unlock the policy dividends, crack the pain points of going overseas, and quickly gain a foothold and realize growth in the ASEAN market.

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