How adm Design & Build Expanded into Malaysia

About adm Design & Build

Established in Singapore in 2018, adm Design & Build (Singapore) Pte Ltd provides integrated commercial interior design and construction services, including office fit-outs, renovations, project management, and facility support.

As the business expanded across Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City, adm Design & Build identified Malaysia as its next strategic market to support local project delivery and strengthen its regional presence.

The Challenge

Despite its regional experience, adm Design & Build needed guidance on Malaysia’s incorporation procedures, statutory requirements, and ongoing compliance obligations.

The expansion also involved multiple shareholders and management stakeholders, making it important to establish an appropriate ownership and governance structure for the Malaysian entity. With its management team based in Singapore, adm Design & Build also wanted to complete the expansion efficiently and remotely, without frequent travel to Malaysia.

How OA Supported the Expansion

OA worked with adm Design & Build from the planning stage to understand its business objectives and recommend a suitable approach for entering Malaysia.

Our support covered:

• Malaysia company incorporation – Managing the incorporation process and statutory documentation for adm Design & Build (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.
• Corporate structure and compliance guidance – Advising on the appropriate structure and key Malaysian regulatory requirements.
• Remote corporate bank account opening – Coordinating with OCBC Bank, preparing banking documents, arranging online verification, and managing the application process.
• Ongoing compliance support – Advising on corporate secretarial, accounting, tax, audit, and annual compliance requirements.

The Results

Malaysia entity incorporated within 3 weeks
adm Design & Build (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd was successfully incorporated within three weeks, enabling the business to move forward with its Malaysia operations
without unnecessary delays.

Corporate bank account opened remotely
OA coordinated the successful opening of an OCBC Malaysia corporate bank account through a remote onboarding process, eliminating the need for the management team to travel to Malaysia.

Less administrative burden
With incorporation, banking, and compliance centrally coordinated, adm Design & Build reduced the time and effort required to manage its market entry and could remain focused on its regional projects.

Supporting adm Design & Build Beyond Incorporation
For adm Design & Build, entering Malaysia was not simply about setting up a new company. It required the right corporate structure, banking arrangements, and ongoing compliance framework to support long-term operations.

By managing these requirements under one coordinated approach, OA helped adm Design & Build establish its Malaysia presence efficiently while providing ongoing support as the business continues to grow in the market.

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