OCTIS vs Altomate vs Mishu vs FoundingBird: online company secretary in Malaysia

Published set-up fees, secretary plans and what is bundled, from each firm's own price page.

Last checked 9 November 2026 · 10 sources

Otty's short answer

Altomate has the lowest entry secretary plan (RM40 a month) but the annual return only comes with its RM100 plan. FoundingBird bundles annual return and audit report filing from RM99 a month. Mishu costs more at RM200 a month but adds two named secretaries per client and a 30-day money-back guarantee on new registrations. Compare what each plan includes, not the headline.

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What matters	OCTISSdn Bhd + OCTIS	Altomate	Mishu	FoundingBird
Sdn Bhd set-up price	Incorporation through OCTIS at least 10% below any qualifying quote (Lowest Price Guarantee)	RM1,399 app, RM1,999 assisted	RM1,499 on its table	RM1,599, excl. SST
SSM fee included	Incorporation through OCTIS: at least 10% below any qualifying quote (Lowest Price Guarantee)	Yes, SSM fee	Yes, SSM fee	Yes, SSM fee
Entry secretary plan	10–30% below your current bill	RM40 per month, billed yearly	RM200 per month, billed yearly	RM99 per month, billed yearly
Annual return filing	Included	From RM100 plan	Included, RM500 value	Included in every plan
Fuller plan	Company secretary, accounting and CRM in one workspace	PRO, RM180 per month	Premium, US$125 per month	All-inclusive, RM165 per month
Registered office address	Registered office included	Included	Included	Included
Money-back guarantee	30-day money-back guarantee, terms apply	Not published	30 days on new companies	Not published
Accounting add-on	Accounting and bookkeeping by OCTIS accountants	Bookkeeping from RM400 per month	Offered, price not published	From RM300 per month, excl. SST
How you get help	Accountants and Otty AI agents in one workspace	Account officer, 2-day turnaround	Two named secretaries	WhatsApp, 1 to 2 hour reply

Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 9 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.

Which one fits you

OCTIS · Sdn Bhd + OCTIS
Choose OCTIS if you want incorporation, company secretary, accounting and CRM handled in one workspace at 10–30% below your current bill.
Altomate
Choose Altomate if you want the cheapest retainer and will pay per filing, or you want one app for incorporation, secretary, bookkeeping and payroll.
Mishu
Choose Mishu if you want two named secretaries on your account, a money-back window on new registrations and hands-on service for a company that will change often.
FoundingBird
Choose FoundingBird if you want annual return filing bundled from the first plan, a fast WhatsApp channel and free switching for older companies.

What the table does not show

Read the plan, not the retainer

The headline monthly fee hides what you pay later. Altomate's RM40 plan covers the retainer, registered address and deadline reminders, while resolutions and filings are billed one by one. Its RM100 plan adds annual return and financial statement filing and one free resolution. FoundingBird's RM99 plan includes annual return and audit report filing and government fees. Mishu's RM200 plan lists unlimited ordinary resolutions and puts a value of RM500 on the annual return. Count the filings you expect in a year before you compare.

Set-up prices look close but are built differently

All three say SSM's incorporation fee is included (they quote RM1,010; SSM's own figures add to RM1,050). Altomate quotes RM1,399 through its app or RM1,999 with assisted service, inclusive of SST. Mishu's comparison table shows RM1,499 with a RM489 processing fee, while another Mishu page shows a different package price, so confirm before you pay. FoundingBird quotes RM1,599 excluding SST, which is RM589 on top of SSM's fee. SSM requires every Sdn Bhd to appoint a company secretary within 30 days.

Going digital is legal, but check the licence

A company secretary may work online as long as they hold a valid practising certificate. Altomate says its secretaries are licensed members of the Malaysian Association of Company Secretaries (MACS). Mishu says each client is handled by two licensed secretaries. FoundingBird says its secretaries are qualified. Ask any firm for the name and licence number of the secretary who will sign your filings, and for the list of services billed outside the plan.

Where OCTIS fits

OCTIS also offers incorporation and company secretary services in Malaysia, alongside bookkeeping, tax and audit coordination with an independent licensed auditor. If you are weighing these three, send OCTIS your current secretary invoice: it aims for 10% to 30% off your current bill. OCTIS also includes a built-in CRM for tracking customers, which a secretary-only plan does not.

See OCTIS pricing

Frequently asked questions

How much does an online company secretary cost in Malaysia?

Published plans run from RM40 a month (Altomate Basic, plus 8% SST) to RM200 a month (Mishu Ultimate), all billed yearly. FoundingBird starts at RM99 a month excluding SST. A traditional firm page read for this guide lists RM1,000 a year. The cheapest plan is not always the cheapest year once filings are added.

Do I have to use a company secretary for a Sdn Bhd?

Yes. SSM requires every company to appoint a company secretary within 30 days after incorporation. You do not need one to submit the incorporation application itself. The secretary must be licensed, and you can change firms later by appointing a new one.

Can I switch company secretary firms?

Yes. The board can appoint a new company secretary at any time. Altomate has a Transfer to Altomate flow in its app, and FoundingBird offers free switching for companies incorporated from 2017, with a quote upfront for older ones. Mishu has a Switch to Us page but lists no terms.

Is the SSM fee included in these prices?

Yes for set-up. Altomate, Mishu and FoundingBird each state that SSM's incorporation fee, which they put at RM1,010, is included in their package. Annual SSM filing fees are treated differently: some plans fold them in, others bill them as extras. Ask which government fees sit inside the plan.

Which online company secretary is best for a startup?

It depends on what you file. A company with few changes may do well on a low retainer plus pay-per-filing. A company that will add directors, issue shares or open banks often is better on a plan with resolutions bundled. Compare the number of filings you expect in year one.

Sources

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