French Translation Services in Malaysia: Certified for Business, Education & Legal Documents
We translate certified personal, legal, corporate, and academic documents between French and English/Bahasa Melayu — for French companies operating in Malaysia, students and families with ties to Francophone countries, and Malaysians with business or personal connections to France.
What Is Certified French Translation?
A document translation completed by a professional translator with a signed certification statement confirming accuracy. Required in Malaysia for SSM company registration, MOHE qualification recognition, Employment Pass applications, and marriage registration.
French ↔ English/Malay Translation: Inbound and Outbound
French to English/Malay (inbound)
French companies operating in Malaysia, French-speaking students enrolling in Malaysian universities, and Malaysian companies receiving French business documents need certified translations of French-issued documents: extrait Kbis (company registration), acte de naissance (birth certificate), and diplômes (diplomas).
English/Malay to French (outbound)
Malaysian companies trading with France or Francophone markets, and Malaysians studying, working, or marrying in France or other French-speaking countries, need certified French translations of their Malaysian documents.
Do French documents need an apostille for use in Malaysia? France is a member of the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention, so most French public documents carry an apostille rather than requiring embassy legalization. Malaysia recognizes apostilled documents for most purposes, but the certified translation into English or Bahasa Melayu remains a separate requirement. Need business, compliance, or automotive/industrial documents instead? See our European Business & Compliance Document Translation atau Automotive & Industrial Contract Translation pages.
French ↔ English Documents We Translate
| French | English |
|---|---|
| Extrait Kbis | Company Registration |
| Acte de Naissance | Sijil Lahir |
| Acte de Mariage | Sijil Kahwin |
| Diplômes & Relevés de Notes | Diplomas & Transcripts |
| Contrat de Travail | Employment Contract |
| Statuts | Articles of Association |
| Bank Statements | Bank Statements |
| Casier Judiciaire | Police Clearance Certificate |
| Procuration | Power of Attorney |
| Commercial Invoices | Commercial Invoices |
| Court Documents & Affidavits | Court Documents & Affidavits |
| Medical Certificates | Medical Certificates |
When Do You Need French Certified Translation?
SSM Registration for French-Owned Companies
French investors registering a company or branch in Malaysia need certified English or Bahasa Melayu translations of extrait Kbis and statuts for SSM.
SSM · FOREIGN INVESTMENTMOHE Qualification Recognition
French-speaking students and professionals need certified translations of diplômes and relevés de notes for MOHE and MQA recognition.
MOHE · MQAEmployment Pass for French Professionals
French professionals relocating to Malaysia need certified translations of diplomas, casier judiciaire, and employment contracts for Employment Pass applications.
EMPLOYMENT PASSBusiness & Trade Documentation
Malaysian companies trading with France or Francophone markets translate commercial contracts and invoices for cross-border business.
TRADE · COMMERCIALMarriage & Family Matters
Malaysians marrying French or Francophone nationals need certified translations of acte de naissance and acte de mariage for JPN marriage registration.
MARRIAGE · JPNEmbassy & Consular Submissions
Visa and consular applications to the French Embassy in Kuala Lumpur often require certified translation of Malaysian supporting documents.
EMBASSY SUBMISSIONSTransparent Pricing: French Translation
Priced by word count. Volume discounts for multi-document projects and ongoing corporate accounts. A typical 1–2 page personal document (birth certificate, marriage certificate) costs approximately RM100–RM200 for certified translation.
| Service | Rate | Turnaround |
|---|---|---|
| Certified translation: French to English/Malay | RM0.70/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation: English/Malay to French | RM0.70/word | 24–48 hours |
| Certified translation (urgent) | RM0.75/word | Same day |
| Notarised translation | RM220/page | 2–3 working days |
| Corporate account (volume pricing) | On request | By agreement |
What Does Your Authority Require?
| Authority / Use | Requirement |
|---|---|
| SSM (Companies Commission of Malaysia) | Certified Bahasa Melayu or English translation required for French-language incorporation documents before company registration. |
| MOHE / MQA | Certified English or Bahasa Melayu translation required for French-language degree certificates and transcripts before equivalency evaluation. |
| Immigration Malaysia (Employment Pass) | Certified translation of diplomas and police clearance required for Employment Pass applications. |
| JPN (National Registration Department) | Requires certified Bahasa Melayu translation of French civil documents for marriage registration. |
4 Steps to Your French Translation
Upload your document
Send a clear scan, photo, or PDF via WhatsApp or our quote form. Confirm source language and target script.
Receive your confirmed quote
We confirm word count, script variant, price, turnaround, and notarisation requirement, usually within a few hours.
Approve and pay
Via bank transfer. We begin work immediately on confirmation. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Receive your certified translation
Delivered by email as a PDF. Physical certified copy with original translator stamp available by courier.
“Needed to translate my Birth Certificate in quite a short amount of time, and Sharon definitely delivered! The price was super competitive as well, would highly recommend!”
NICHOLAS YAEP · BIRTH CERTIFICATE · ICA SINGAPOREFrequently Asked Questions
Do French documents need an apostille for use in Malaysia?
France is a Hague Apostille Convention member, so most French public documents carry an apostille rather than requiring embassy legalization. A certified translation into English or Bahasa Melayu is a separate requirement on top of the apostille.
Does MOHE accept French diplomas translated into English?
MOHE and MQA require certified English or Bahasa Melayu translation of French-language degree certificates and transcripts before they can be evaluated for equivalency or recognition.
Does SSM accept French company documents translated into English?
Yes. SSM accepts incorporation documents in Bahasa Melayu or English. If original extrait Kbis or statuts documents are in French, a certified translation into either language is required before registration.
Can you translate documents for French professionals' Employment Pass applications?
Yes. Diplomas, police clearance certificates, and employment contracts typically need certified translation into English or Bahasa Melayu for Employment Pass applications.
Do documents from Francophone Africa or Canada follow the same process?
Legalization requirements vary by country of origin even when the document is in French, since some Francophone jurisdictions are not Hague Apostille members. Advice is given once the issuing country is known.
How long does certified French translation take?
Standard certified translation is delivered within 24–48 hours. Urgent same-day service is available for time-sensitive applications.
How much does certified French translation cost?
From RM0.70 per word for standard certified translation, or RM0.75 per word for same-day urgent service. Notarised translation is RM220 per page.
Translate Your French Documents
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