Labuan Company Formation Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

3% of Audited Net Profit for trading activities.

No tax for Non-Trading activities.

Yes, the country has signed double tax agreements with 65 countries.

From US$ 1 onward

Both Malaysian or Non Malaysian can be the director & beneficiary of a labuan company.

Only for licensed companies and companies electing to pay 3% tax.

Nevertheless, there is still a requirement to keep accounts that will sufficiently show the financial position of the company. With increased compliance, it is common that most companies will be required to prepare at least management accounts

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Yes but it is simple.

Yes and if more than one is appointed at least one must be a resident secretary.

Only an approved officer of a Labuan trust co or its wholly owned subsidiary may be appointed as a resident secretary.

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Not necessary.

2 - 3 working days upon receiving your full documentation.

No. One IBC^® will assist you in incorporating the Labuan Company from start to end.

One director who can either be an individual or a corporate entity and one shareholder who can either be an individual or a corporate entity.

Yes, One IBC^® can assist you.

Yes. Annual returns must be filed not later than 30 days prior to the anniversary of the date of incorporation.

Yes for Trading Company. Not required for Holding Company.

Malaysia is the third-largest country in Southeast Asia and the 35th in the world. The government of Malaysia has built a friendly business environment and provided a variety of incentive policies for foreign investors and businesses to open an offshore company in Labuan.

Labuan is a Federal Territory of Malaysia and a strategic place to invest in Asia. In recent years, Labuan has become a popular jurisdiction to attract many investors and businesses around the world. Investors and businesses will enjoy a lot of benefits such as low taxes, 100% foreign-owned, cost-effective, and confidentiality secured, etc. to do business in Labuan, Malaysia.

Labuan is not only a famous place to travel but also an ideal place to open an offshore company. In order to do business in Labuan, you need to follow these steps:

Step 1: Choose your business nature and structure that fits your business plan;

Step 2: Decide and propose 3 valid names for your company; 

Step 3: Decide on Paid-Up Capital;

Step 4: Open a corporate bank account for your offshore company;

Step 5: Consider if you need two years’ multiple entry work visas for yourself, partners, and family members.

Together with Singapore, Hong Kong, Vietnam, etc. Labuan has become the new destination in Asia, where global investors and businessmen come to expand their business. 

Labuan is a Federal Territory of Malaysia which was originally established on 1 October 1990 as Labuan Offshore Financial Centre. Later on, it was renamed to Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) in January 2008.

Like some other offshore financial centers, Labuan IBFC offers a wide range of financial services and products to customers including banking, insurance, trust business, fund management, investment holding and other offshore activities.

Incorporation of a Labuan company in Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC) must be done through a registered agent. The application should be submitted together with the Memorandum and Articles of Association, consent letter to act as director, statutory declaration of compliance as well as payment of registration fees based on paid-up capital.

The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA), formerly known as Labuan Offshore Financial Services Authority (LOFSA), is a one-stop agency which was established on 15 February 1996 as a single regulatory body to promote and develop Labuan as an International Business & Financial Centre (IBFC). Its establishment further draws the attention of the government’s commitment to make Labuan a premier IBFC of high repute.

Labuan FSA is formed to focus on business development and promotion, process application and supervise business and financial activities, develop national objectives, policies and set priorities, administer and enforce legislation, and incorporate/register Labuan offshore companies.

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Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) helps in managing and regulating the international business and financial centre and undertakes economy research and development. Labuan FSA also comes out with plans for further growth and greater efficiency of the Labuan IBFC.

Furthermore, since Labuan’s establishment in 1996, it has reviewed the current legislations for the purpose of making the required and proper changes as well as to plan new activities to enlarge and deepen the financial services industry.

Labuan FSA is also taking measures to draw more interest to a bigger number of professionals and skilled workers to live and work in Labuan IBFC to support the industry.

Besides that, Labuan FSA has come out with policies that help to facilitate and assist the creation of a competitive and attractive business environment in Labuan. Furthermore, Labuan’s legislative framework is not only business-friendly but at the same time it helps to protect Labuan’s international image as a clean and reputable international business and financial centre.