Corporate Bank Account
Open a real Malaysian corporate bank account. Stripe-friendly, foreigner-friendly, fast.
We facilitate introductions and document preparation with Maybank, CIMB, Hong Leong, and other major Malaysian banks. Most foreign-owned Sdn Bhds we work with have an account opened within two weeks of incorporation.
What's included
What 'we facilitate' actually means.
We're not a bank. We can't guarantee an account will open. What we do bring: the right documents in the right format, introductions to relationship managers who actually onboard foreign founders, and prep work that addresses the questions banks will ask before they ask them.
- Pre-opening document review
- Introduction to bank relationship managers
- Coaching on the in-person interview (if required)
- Drafting and certifying corporate authorisations
- Coordinated nominee director sign-off (if applicable)
- Stripe-readiness checklist
- KYC document preparation
- Source-of-funds documentation support
- Beneficial ownership declarations
- Liaison with the bank during the application
- Multi-bank applications (we can pursue 2-3 in parallel)
- Post-opening support (changes of signatory, etc.)
How it runs
How an account opening typically runs.
- 01
Pre-flight
Pick the right banks.
We assess your structure and pick 2-3 banks most likely to onboard your specific business profile. Different banks have different appetites.
- 02
Documents
Prepare the pack.
We prepare the corporate documentation pack the way each bank likes it. Less back-and-forth = faster decision.
- 03
Application
Submit with intro.
Submitted with introduction. In-person visit scheduled if required (some banks accept video onboarding for foreign-owned companies; others don't).
- 04
Account live
Stripe + payment rails.
Typically 1-3 weeks from submission. Stripe and other payment-rails setup once account is live.
Typical pricing
What account-opening facilitation costs.
We charge a flat fee for the facilitation work, separate from any fees the bank itself charges (which are usually nil to small for account opening).
Typical range
From RM 1,500
What affects pricing
- Number of banks pursued in parallel
- Complexity of structure (multi-shareholder, regulated sector)
- Whether you need additional advisory (Stripe setup, USDC handling, etc.)
Questions we get
What founders ask about Malaysian banking.
No, and anyone who guarantees this is misleading you. Banks have independent KYC and risk processes. What we can do is dramatically improve your odds and shorten the timeline by submitting the right documentation, to the right bank, with the right introduction.
Yes. Stripe is available to Malaysian companies and accepts standard incorporation documents. We've onboarded our own AI ventures and many client companies. Stripe verification typically takes 2-7 days after the bank account is live.
It depends on the bank. Some accept fully remote / video onboarding for foreign-owned companies — particularly for tech and SaaS. Others require an in-person visit. We tell you upfront, before you apply, which path each bank in your application set requires.
Doable, with caveats. Bank Negara has clear rules on virtual asset service providers. If your business model is largely USDC- or crypto-denominated, we'll structure the bank application around your actual flows rather than the textbook setup. Some banks are friendlier to this than others — we know which.
Need an account?
A real Malaysian bank account, in two weeks.
WhatsApp us with your structure and what payment rails you need (Stripe, USDC, etc.). We'll tell you which banks fit, what documents we'll need, and the realistic timeline — before you commit.