Differences between Shelf Company And New Company Registration

There are few differences between shelf company and new company registration in Malaysia. 

The key factor separated the two is the time to start business!

We list down below the major differences between the two types of companies for your easier comparison:

New Company Registration

Shelf company

 When to start business

12 days

24 hours

 History

Totally new

Almost new

 Price for company

RM1,460

RM2,300

 Change of name No need as the Company has been registered at your choice of company’s name. No, the names of all shelf companies are quite popular at the time of registration.

Yes, new management will decide whether it is necessary to change its name for branding & marketing purposes.

 

 Object clause No need as the Company has been registered at your choice of business activities. Most shelf companies have been registered with the following functions:

1. Trading
2. Construction
3. Investment

 

 

It is very important to know the differences between shelf company and new company registration before making any informed decision in taking up any company packages.