For Malaysian companies trading with China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong, and Chinese or Taiwanese investors registering a business in Malaysia. We translate contracts, incorporation documents, and trade paperwork between English, Malay, and Chinese.
A certified translation of commercial or legal documents — contracts, incorporation papers, trade certificates — completed by a professional translator with a signed accuracy statement. Required for SSM registration, court submission, or use by Chinese or Taiwanese counterparties.
Each direction serves a different business need.
Malaysian companies sending contracts, tenders, and product specifications to Chinese, Taiwanese, or Hong Kong partners, or expanding into the Chinese market. Malaysian company documents are issued in Bahasa Melayu or English, but Chinese counterparties and Chinese authorities require a Chinese-language version for their own use and enforceability.
Chinese and Taiwanese investors registering a company in Malaysia. The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) requires foreign-language certificates to be accompanied by a certified Bahasa Melayu or English translation before they can be accepted for registration.
Chinese and Taiwanese investors registering a company in Malaysia must submit certified English or Malay translations of their Chinese-language incorporation documents, shareholder agreements, and business licenses to SSM.
SSM · Foreign investmentCompanies forming joint ventures or supplier relationships with Chinese manufacturers translate agreements, purchase contracts, and specifications so both parties can review terms in their own language before signing.
JV agreements · Supplier contractsWhere a contract may need to be enforced in a Chinese court or arbitration body, the Chinese-language text is often treated as authoritative. A certified Chinese version protects your position even where Malaysian law doesn't require one.
Dispute protectionMalaysian companies establishing a presence in China typically need certified Chinese translations of their SSM registration documents, business licenses, and any partnership or joint venture agreements with the Chinese counterparty.
Market entryCompanies bidding on tenders involving Chinese partners or submitting procurement documents that reference Chinese-language specifications or certifications.
Tenders · ProcurementCertificates of origin, commercial invoices, and compliance certificates translated between English, Malay, and Chinese for cross-border trade documentation.
Trade compliancePriced by word count. Volume discounts for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: English/Malay to Chinese | RM0.50/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: Chinese to English/Malay | RM0.50/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: urgent | RM170/page | Same day |
| Notarised translation | RM190/page | 2–3 working days |
| Corporate account (volume pricing) | On request | By agreement |
Business and legal documents may require additional certification depending on the receiving authority. We confirm the exact scope and price before you commit.
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) | Foreign-language company certificates must be accompanied by a certified Bahasa Melayu or English translation before registration. |
| Malaysian courts | Require certified Bahasa Melayu translation of foreign-language documents under Malaysian law. |
| Chinese courts / arbitration bodies | The Chinese-language text of a bilingual contract is often treated as authoritative in a dispute. A certified Chinese translation is recommended even when not legally mandatory. |
| China civil / immigration authorities | A Malaysian police clearance certificate is generally considered valid for only six months by Chinese authorities for visa or residence permit purposes — translate and submit within that window. |
| Chinese business licensing bodies | Certified Simplified Chinese translation of Malaysian incorporation documents, typically with notarisation via the Chinese Embassy or MOFA attestation. |
Confirm your specific authority's requirement before ordering — requirements vary by document type and jurisdiction.
Simple, fast, and fully guided. We handle everything from quote to delivery.
Send your contract, certificate, or corporate document via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm source language and target script.
We confirm word count, certification requirements, price, and turnaround, usually within a few hours.
Via bank transfer. For corporate accounts, we can arrange invoicing terms. We begin work immediately on confirmation.
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
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Not by Malaysian law for domestic use — company documents can be in Bahasa Melayu or English. But many companies commission a certified Chinese version anyway when trading with Chinese or Taiwanese counterparties, since it protects their position if a dispute arises.
In many bilingual contracts used with Chinese counterparties, the Chinese-language text is treated as authoritative if the matter goes to a Chinese court or arbitration body, even where an English or Malay version also exists. A certified, not just informal, Chinese translation matters here.
No. SSM requires company documents to be in Bahasa Melayu or English. If your original document is in Chinese, you'll need a certified Malay or English translation for SSM registration, not the other way around.
Typically certified Chinese translations of SSM registration documents, business licenses, and any partnership or joint venture agreements with the Chinese counterparty's business license, along with company constitution documents.
Yes, if the original incorporation documents are in Chinese. SSM accepts documents in Bahasa Melayu or English, so a certified translation is required before submission.
A Malaysian police clearance certificate is generally considered valid for only six months by Chinese authorities. Translate and submit it within that window, or you may need to request a newer one.
From RM0.50 per word for standard certified translation, or RM170 per page for same-day urgent service. Corporate accounts with regular volume can request custom pricing.
Send us your contract or corporate document and we'll confirm the price and turnaround within a few hours.