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What are the naming requirements for companies in Malaysia?
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The name must be unique and different from any name that has already been registered.
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It must be composed of English, Malay or a combination of both.
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It must not be offensive, misleading, or prohibited under Malaysian laws.
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Are there any restricted or prohibited words?
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Royal and Monarchical Associations - Names implying a connection to the Royal family (e.g., “Royal”, “King” and “Queen”).
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Governmental & International Bodies – Names suggesting links to government agencies (e.g., “Federal”, “State” and “National”) or international organisations (e.g., “ASEAN” and “UNESCO”).
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Political & Organisational Links – Names connected to political parties, trade unions, or cooperative societies.
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Can foreign words be used in a Malaysian company name?
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Foreign words are allowed provided their meanings are disclosed to ensure they are appropriate. Special characters and symbols may be used only when they form a grammatically correct part of the company name. Commonly permitted symbols include the ampersand (&), full stop (.), hyphen (-), brackets (()), and apostrophe (’), the use of other symbols may be limited.
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How long does the Companies Commission of Malaysia keep a name reserved after approval?
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An approved name will be held in reserve for 30 days starting from the approval date. Extension is possible for another 30 days, with a prescribed fee.
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What are the common names for name rejection?
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Identical to existing company or business names
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Contains offensive, vulgar, or unlawful elements
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Foreign words not translated or clearly explained
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