Business Contract & Legal Document Translation — Certified for SSM, Courts & Litigation
For foreign companies registering in Malaysia, Malaysian SMEs with overseas partners, and law firms and individuals needing court-admissible translations. We translate contracts, incorporation documents, and litigation evidence between English and Bahasa Melayu.
What Is Certified Contract & Legal Translation?
A certified translation of commercial or legal documents — contracts, incorporation papers, court filings, affidavits — completed by a professional translator with a signed accuracy statement. Required for SSM registration, court submission, government tenders, or use by Malaysian statutory bodies that operate in Bahasa Melayu. Malaysian courts require submissions in Bahasa Melayu under the National Language Act 1963/67; English-language evidence must be translated and certified before it can be admitted.
Contract & Legal Translation: Inbound and Outbound
English to Malay
Foreign-owned companies filing with SSM, LHDN, or a Malaysian court in Bahasa Melayu. Law firms with English-language evidence, contracts, or witness statements needing certified Malay translations for court submission under the National Language Act.
Malay to English
Malaysian SMEs with foreign investors or joint venture partners needing English versions of SSM documents and contracts. Malaysian judgments, contracts, or legal notices needed by foreign counsel or for overseas enforcement.
Which version governs in a bilingual contract dispute? Malaysian courts generally give weight to the Bahasa Melayu version where a contract is governed by Malaysian law, even where English was the working language of negotiation — a certified, precise Malay translation matters for legal review, not just for filing.
Business & Legal Documents We Translate
| Document (English) | Malay Name |
|---|---|
| Company Incorporation Certificate | Sijil Perakuan Pemerbadanan Syarikat |
| Memorandum & Articles of Association | Perlembagaan Syarikat |
| Shareholder & Joint Venture Agreements | Perjanjian Pemegang Saham / Usaha Sama |
| Supplier & Purchase Contracts | Kontrak Pembekal / Pembelian |
| Employment Contracts | Kontrak Perkhidmatan |
| Non-Disclosure Agreements | Perjanjian Kerahsiaan |
| Tender & Procurement Documents | Dokumen Tender & Perolehan |
| Court Bundles & Pleadings | Ikatan Dokumen & Pliding Mahkamah |
| Affidavits & Statutory Declarations | Afidavit & Akuan Berkanun |
| Witness Statements | Pernyataan Saksi |
| Powers of Attorney | Surat Kuasa Wakil |
| Company Resolutions | Resolusi Syarikat |
| Loan & Security Documents | Dokumen Pinjaman & Sekuriti |
| Arbitration Awards | Award Timbang Tara |
| Legal & Cease-and-Desist Notices | Notis Undang-Undang |
When Do You Need This Translation?
SSM Registration & Compliance
Foreign investors registering a company in Malaysia, or filing annual returns and constitutional changes, must submit Bahasa Melayu or English versions of their documents to SSM.
SSM · COMPANY REGISTRATIONMalaysian Court Filings & Litigation
Contracts, evidence, and witness statements submitted to a Malaysian court must generally be accompanied by a certified Bahasa Melayu translation under the National Language Act.
LITIGATION · COURT FILINGSAffidavits & Statutory Declarations
Certified translations of affidavits and statutory declarations for court, embassy, or notarial submission, matched to the original document’s structure and wording.
AFFIDAVITSCross-Border Joint Ventures & Arbitration
Shareholder agreements, joint venture terms, and investment documents translated so both sides can review the terms in their own language — including disputes before an arbitration body such as the AIAC.
JV AGREEMENTS · ARBITRATIONGovernment Tenders & Procurement
Malaysian government tenders and vendor registration typically require supporting documents in Bahasa Melayu — technical proposals, financial statements, and licenses ahead of submission.
TENDERS · PROCUREMENTEmployment Pass & Work Permit Contracts
Employment contracts and supporting documents for foreign workers are sometimes required in Bahasa Melayu by the Immigration Department or Ministry of Human Resources.
IMMIGRATION · EMPLOYMENT PASSPowers of Attorney & Company Resolutions
Foreign investors appointing a Malaysian legal representative need certified translations of powers of attorney and supporting company resolutions.
POWERS OF ATTORNEYLHDN Tax & Compliance Filings
Supporting documents for tax audits, transfer pricing reviews, or cross-border transactions sometimes require a certified Bahasa Melayu version for submission to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
LHDN · TAX COMPLIANCENo Surprises
Priced by word count. Volume discounts for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts. Legal documents with technical terminology are quoted after a quick scope review.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: English to MalayStandard | From RM0.45/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: Malay to English | From RM0.45/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation (urgent) | From RM0.65/word | Same day |
| Notarised translation | From RM160 | 2–3 working days |
4 Steps to Your Certified Translation
Upload your document
Send a clear scan or photo of your contract, court document, or corporate filing via WhatsApp or our quote form.
Receive your confirmed quote
We confirm word count, price, turnaround, and whether notarisation is required — usually within a few hours.
Approve and pay
Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. Corporate accounts available for ongoing projects.
Receive your certified translation
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with translator stamp available by courier for court or SSM submission.
Everything You Need to Know
What is certified contract and legal translation?
A translation of business or legal documents — contracts, court filings, affidavits, corporate documents — completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy and completeness. Accepted by SSM, Malaysian courts, and statutory bodies.
Do Malaysian courts require Bahasa Melayu translations of English contracts?
Yes. Under the National Language Act 1963/67, Malaysian courts require submissions in Bahasa Melayu. English-language evidence, contracts, and witness statements must be translated and certified before they can be admitted.
Which contract version governs in a bilingual dispute?
Malaysian courts generally give weight to the Bahasa Melayu version where a contract is governed by Malaysian law, even where English was the working language of negotiation.
Does SSM accept certified translations for company registration?
Yes. Foreign investors registering a company in Malaysia, or filing annual returns and constitutional changes, must submit Bahasa Melayu or English versions of their documents to SSM. Certified translation is required where the original is in a third language.
How long does business or legal document translation take?
Most contracts and corporate documents are translated within 24–48 hours. Same-day urgent delivery is available. Complex litigation bundles are quoted after a scope review.
How is pricing calculated?
Priced by word count, from RM0.45/word for standard certified translation. Legal documents with technical terminology are quoted after a quick scope review. Volume discounts apply for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts.
Can you handle ongoing corporate translation needs?
Yes. We work with law firms and companies on ongoing corporate accounts — recurring contract translations, compliance filings, and litigation support — with volume-based pricing.
Do you translate for international arbitration?
Yes. We translate pleadings, evidence, and awards for proceedings in Malaysia or before an arbitration body such as the AIAC, matched to the terminology and structure the tribunal expects.
Get Your Contract or Legal Document Translated
Send us your contract, court document, or corporate filing and we will confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.