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Originally Posted by Gloucesterguy
Very nice of you to reply Serendipity2,
Also have some advice along similar lines to yours, as you probably have noticed already. Its very comforting to know that Malaysia is very accomodating, that gives me some encouragement to come up with a workable plan to stay there.
I am curious to know how easy or difficult it might be to set up a small business there as my Filipina friend, a very experienced and talented Tailor, also operating a small business in the Philippines, would like to start up a Dress Making business in Malaysia . If that is feasible, that could also give me a business interest. This may be a complicated matter due to the Visa requirements for Philippine Nationals. I think they need an Employer and letter of invitation to work in Malaysia. If you or anyone can offer some constructive suggestions on the possibility of starting a business like that it would be appreciated.
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Gloucesterguy,
There are many ways to skin a cat! One way is to bring her as a 'maid'. It's in the MM2H info. I know that it's possible to work "part time" but not sure if that's with an MM2H visa or not but think it is. The good news is, with the MM2H visa you CAN bring a maid and you can import or buy a car duty and tax free. The other side of that coin is that you need to bring in and leave on deposit for a minimum one year MYR 150,000 if you're "old" and MYR 300,000 if you're one of those "young ones" After a year both can reduce that to MYR 60,000 which must remain in the bank until you decide to depart. I think to reduce that amount, though, you either have to buy a home or use for medical. Better "Google" MM2H and read ALL the fine print.
Then again, I would suggest you live there for a year or in Asia, and try other places too. There are a lot of benefits to living in Malaysia but the rest of Asia has many wonderful adventures too. Or at least move there, rent, see if it's what you like and want and then make the decision. Move in haste, repent in leisure. Oh, that's MARRY in haste, repent in leisure.
Serendipity2