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Which sectors are eligible to apply for the Representative Office/Regional Office?
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Manufacturing sector;
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Service sub-sectors endorsed by Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and other services sub-sectors considered on a case-by-case basis; or
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Government sector and foreign organisation.
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What activities are allowed for Representative Offices/Regional Offices in Malaysia?
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Gathering and analysing relevant information or conducting feasibility studies on investment and business prospects in Malaysia and the surrounding region.
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Planning or coordinating business activities.
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Identifying sources of raw materials, components or other industrial products;
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Conducting product and research development;
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Serving as coordination centre for the corporation’s affiliates, subsidiaries and agents in the region;
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Engaging in other activities that do not lead directly to actual commercial transactions.
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What is the duration allowed for the Representative Office/Regional Office and is it renewable?
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A company can set up a Representative Office/Regional Office for at least 2 years, with possibility to be extended based on additional operating expenditure commitments and the specifics of each case.
If a foreign company wants to extend its Representative Office/Regional Office, the extension application must be submitted to MIDA at least 3 months before the expiration date. Approval for the extension will depend on meeting the required conditions.
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What are the requirements of Representative office/Regional office?
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The name of the Representative Office/Regional Office must match the parent’s entity name.
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It must operate on commercial premises and engage only in permitted activities.
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The minimum operational expenditure for a new Representative Office/Regional Office is RM300,000 per year or the amount proposed by the applicant, whichever is higher.
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It must be funded by sources from outside Malaysia.
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Is the Representative Office/Regional Office eligible to apply for the expatriate posts?
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Yes, the Representative Office/Regional Office can apply for expatriate positions. However, expatriates will only be considered for managerial and technical roles, and they must receive a minimum basic salary of RM5,000 per month. The employment pass for the approved expatriate is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
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