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We bring a China–Malaysia perspective to every investment, mapping a sound, compliant route from initial research to full operation.

Overview

Where cross-border
investments go wrong

In cross-border investment, the biggest risk is rarely a lack of direction. It is uncertainty at every step: policies that are hard to interpret, a structure that doesn’t fit, incentives just out of reach, and approvals that stall the project. Get those steps right and the investment delivers.

GXY works on the ground in both China and Malaysia. From early market and policy research through shareholding structures, incentive applications and the running of the business itself, we map out the full process and bring the right parties together, so even a complex cross-border plan moves forward in a clear, orderly way.

The GXY China–Malaysia cross-border investment advisory team in a meeting
Investment roadmap

How a cross-border
investment takes shape

Every successful entry into Malaysia follows a clear path. We break cross-border investment into five manageable stages and work with you to turn the plan into a running business.

1
Initial research

Pre-investment advice on market access, sector and policy, setting out viable directions and the risks.

2
Compliance planning

Designing the investment and shareholding structure, including funding routes, compliance and tax.

3
Site selection

Helping you choose factory and operating sites, assessing land, industrial parks and infrastructure.

4
Incentive applications

Applying for tax relief and policy incentives, plus special status such as Halal certification and Malaysia Digital (MD) status.

5
Operations

With licences issued and staff in place, the business begins operating, with ongoing compliance support.

What’s included

What our consulting covers

Pre-investment advice

Research into market access, your sector and relevant policy, giving you solid analysis and a clear view of feasibility before you commit.

Cross-border structures

The core of our China–Malaysia work: designing the holding structure, shareholding and funding routes, balancing compliance, tax and operating efficiency.

Business plans and feasibility

Business plan writing and financial feasibility assessment, putting the opportunity and the risk in numbers so the decision rests on evidence.

IPO · M&A · restructuring

IPO preparation, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate restructuring, with equity and business valuation advice alongside.

Governance and risk

Corporate governance frameworks, enterprise risk management (risk identification and assessment), and outsourced or co-sourced internal audit. We also prepare transfer pricing documentation and litigation support material for your legal counsel.

Expatriate work passes (EP / PVP)

Employment Pass (EP) and Professional Visit Pass (PVP) applications for the expatriate executives and technical specialists you need, so your key people can take up their roles in Malaysia.

We can also support organisational development strategy, enterprise risk awareness workshops and risk profiling assessments. Talk to an adviser for free ›

Investment incentives

What decides the incentives
you qualify for

Malaysia’s approach to attracting investment has shifted from how much you invest to how much value you contribute. The level of incentive depends on how much value you bring in the four areas below.

High technology High-wage jobs Local supply chain ESG
STR · Special Tax Rate

A reduced corporate income tax rate for a set period, granted for particular sectors and value contributions. It lowers the operating tax burden directly, suited to projects expected to be profitable early.

ITA · Investment Tax Allowance

An allowance on qualifying capital expenditure that can be set against statutory income. Particularly suited to capital-intensive projects such as factories and equipment.

Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) · a current investor focus

A flagship cross-border economic zone spanning Johor and Singapore, with dedicated incentives and a faster approval channel. It has quickly become one of the most closely followed destinations for cross-border investment. We follow the policy as it develops and help you assess which conditions apply and how to apply.

Want to know which incentives and JS-SEZ conditions apply to you? Talk to an adviser for free ›

Our track record

Experience built on real projects

Good advice is measured by results, not presentation. The figures below come from real clients and cases we have helped establish here.

800+
Chinese-owned clients
38
Clients listed in Hong Kong, Shanghai or Shenzhen
200+
CIDB G7 top-grade construction licences
100+
DOE environmental approvals
Why choose us

Why GXY for consulting

A China–Malaysia view

We work on the ground in both countries and know the policy, tax and market differences on each side. That means fewer wrong turns and fewer costly surprises in cross-border decisions.

A deep professional network

Working relationships with law firms, structural and environmental engineers, and water and power consultants. Even an investment spanning several disciplines is coordinated from one place.

Everything in one place

From investment advice through company registration, accounting and licensing, every professional service a business needs to get established sits with one team.

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Company registration
Company Registration

Company registration, annual return filing and statutory documents, all handled by our licensed company secretaries.

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Licensing and permits
Licensing

Manufacturing Licence (ML), CIDB construction licences, Wholesale, Retail and Trade (WRT) approval and the government permits that go with them, all handled for you.

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Accounting and bookkeeping
Accounting

Outsourced bookkeeping, financial statements and management accounts, so your books stay clear and compliant.

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Map out your route
into Malaysia

Send us an enquiry and one of our advisers will contact you within 24 hours to map out your investment path and a plan for getting established.

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