Independent advisor for the Malaysian market — with over a decade of experience.
I know what to buy, from whom, at what price — and what to keep in-house. I don't sell packages, I sell common sense.
For a Finnish company that:
- Is considering the Malaysian market
- Needs local contacts and on-the-ground knowledge
- Plans to set up operations in Malaysia and needs practical help
- Is looking for the right people — partners, customers, distributors
You may not get a CoSec service from me. What you get from me is the knowledge of which CoSec service you should buy, from whom, at what price — and which parts you should keep in-house yourself. The same applies to auditing, accounting, permits, and building local contacts.
I work as an independent advisor. I take no commissions, I don't recommend friends — I recommend the ones whose service is worth what it costs.
What I actually offer
Market intelligence and background research
What's actually happening in your industry in Malaysia. Competitors, customers, price levels, regulations. The practical things you won't find in reports.
Setting up a company
Sdn Bhd, Labuan, branch office — which structure fits you. I've personally set up companies in both the Labuan special economic zone and mainland Malaysia. I know the differences.
Work permits and Employment Pass
Employer obligations, the Employment Pass process, hiring local staff. What documents you actually need and where to take them.
Company Secretary, audit, bookkeeping
I help you choose the providers, negotiate the price, and tell you which tasks you should keep in-house.
Building contacts
Concrete introductions — not lists of five hundred companies. Industry-specific people, partners, customers.
Opening doors
Before your visit or during it. Schedule, locations, interpretation if needed, follow-up.
Wingman on the ground
I'll join meetings if you need a cultural translator or a local face at the table.
Five reasons
I've personally set up companies in four countries
Malaysia (Labuan + mainland), Finland, Hong Kong, Delaware. I know how the processes actually work — I'm not reading them out of a book to you.
I live in Penang, I don't visit it
Since 2015. Direct service from someone on the ground — no eight-hour email delays from Helsinki.
A big, well-known name doesn't mean good service
On the MFBC board, I helped drive the change of both the Company Secretary and the auditor — for quality reasons. The previous one was a big, well-known firm. The result: better service, lower cost, and some of the work moved profitably in-house. This is the experience I bring to my clients.
Chair of the EUROCHAM HR & Education Committee
Committee work opens doors that don't open through cold outreach.
Treasurer of the MFBC board
Malaysian-Finnish Business Council. Direct connection to Finnish-Malaysian business.
Three steps
Free 30-minute conversation
I'll listen to your situation and tell you directly whether I can help.
Tailored offer
Depends on what you need. A one-off package for market research, ongoing monthly cooperation during setup, or hourly billing for individual tasks.
Execution
You get one contact who coordinates everything on the ground. If needed, we can also bring in software development or animation resources, or look at board work as part of a wider growth structure.
Is Malaysia the right market for you?
Let's figure that out together. Book a 30-minute conversation — no commitment, no proposal afterwards unless you ask for one.
Book a 30-minute conversation in my calendar
If you'd rather write first, send a message and I'll get back to you by email.