What UHY Malaysia does

UHY Malaysia PLT is a Malaysian Limited Liability Partnership that delivers audit, tax, and corporate advisory services as the local member firm of Urbach Hacker Young International Limited, a UK-headquartered international network of legally independent accounting and consulting firms spanning 96 countries, 334 business centres, and more than 9,700 professionals. Established around 2009 and headquartered in Kuala Lumpur with additional offices in Johor Bahru and Penang, the firm is registered with the Audit Oversight Board of the Securities Commission Malaysia to audit Public Interest Entities and is positioned among the Top 9 largest AOB-registered accounting firms in Malaysia.

The firm operates through a multi-entity structure with wholly-owned subsidiaries covering corporate finance advisory (UHY Advisory (KL) Sdn Bhd, licensed under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007), tax advisory (UHY Tax Advisory Sdn Bhd and UHY Taxation Sdn Bhd, both licensed by the Ministry of Finance), corporate governance (UHY Governance Sdn Bhd), and partnership entities in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang. Core service lines comprise Audit & Assurance (statutory and group audits for listed and private entities), Tax Services (compliance, advisory, transfer pricing, tax investigation representation, and e-invoicing enablement through partner IRIS Business Services), and Corporate Advisory & Recovery (financial due diligence, business valuations, and IPO advisory). Specialised service lines include the China Desk (targeting Chinese investors entering Malaysia with Mandarin-language advisory and market-entry support) and the MM2H Programme (residency and relocation advisory for foreign nationals under the Malaysia My Second Home scheme), alongside ESG & Sustainability, Corporate Governance & Risk Management, and Distressed Assets advisory.

UHY Malaysia generates revenue exclusively through professional service fees negotiated per engagement, with no public pricing. Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales driven by partner-led relationships, industry thought leadership (transparency reports, budget tax highlights, webinars), and active participation in industry and bilateral forums, including Malaysia-China exchanges led by Group Managing Partner Datuk Alvin Tee. The firm targets Public Listed Companies, Multinational Corporations, owner-managed private companies, Chinese inbound investors, and foreign-national MM2H applicants, with a documented track record of acting as Auditors and Reporting Accountants for ACE Market listings on Bursa Malaysia during 2024 (KJTS Group, Sin-Kung Logistics, Sik Cheong, and Winstar Capital). Leadership comprises CEO Ho Yi Hui (FCCA, Chartered Accountant Malaysia), Group Managing Partner Datuk Alvin Tee, Tax Director Alexander Liew, and Audit Partner Tyler Tan; the firm holds recurring SME Best Employer (MIHRM) and HR Asia workplace awards.

Name

UHY Malaysia

Legal name

UHY Malaysia PLT

Website

https://uhy.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

UHY Malaysia is a Kuala Lumpur-headquartered audit, tax, and corporate advisory firm and member of the UHY International network, serving public listed companies, multinationals, and Chinese inbound investors across Malaysia from offices in KL, Johor Bahru, and Penang.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Audit & Assurance Services: Audit and assurance services for public listed companies and private entities, including audit of financial statements, internal audits, and statutory audits. Revenue is generated through professional service fees based on scope and complexity of engagement.
2. Tax Advisory & Compliance: Tax compliance, advisory, planning, and representation services including corporate tax, personal tax, transfer pricing, tax audits and investigations. Revenue generated through professional service fees.
3. Corporate Advisory Services: Corporate advisory including financial due diligence, IPO advisory, valuation, corporate governance, ESG and sustainability, distressed assets management, and Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme services.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

UHY Malaysia is a professional services firm providing statutory and group audit, tax compliance and advisory (including transfer pricing), corporate finance advisory (financial due diligence, valuation, IPO reporting accountant services), corporate governance and risk management, distressed assets advisory, and ESG and sustainability consulting. Specialized offerings include a China Desk for Chinese investors entering Malaysia and MM2H residency programme advisory for foreign nationals, all delivered under professional engagement letters from offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang.

Product overview

UHY Malaysia is a member of the Urbach Hacker Young International network and operates as a professional services firm offering a comprehensive suite of audit, tax, and advisory services. The firm provides Audit & Assurance, Tax Services (including e-invoicing advisory), Corporate Advisory & Recovery, Corporate Governance & Risk Management, Distressed Assets Advisory & Management, and ESG and Sustainability services. Specialized offerings include the China Desk for Chinese investors and MM2H Programme Advisory for expatriate relocation. The firm is registered with the Audit Oversight Board and Securities Commission Malaysia, and serves clients across offices in Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Penang.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Audit & Assurance External audit and assurance services covering statutory audits, group audits, and public listed company audits delivered in accordance with Malaysian and international auditing standards; supports listed entities and PIEs under AOB authorization.
• Tax Services Comprehensive tax compliance, advisory, and planning services including corporate tax, personal tax, transfer pricing, tax investigation representation, and e-invoicing advisory through partner IRIS Business Services.
• Corporate Advisory & Recovery Corporate finance engagements including financial due diligence reviews, business valuations, and IPO advisory services for companies seeking to list on Bursa Malaysia.
• Corporate Governance & Risk Management Advisory services focused on corporate governance frameworks, risk assessment, internal controls, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Distressed Assets, Advisory & Management Specialized advisory and management services for distressed assets, turnaround situations, and recovery operations.
• ESG and Sustainability Environmental, social, and governance consulting services to help clients integrate sustainability practices and meet ESG reporting requirements.
• China Desk Dedicated service team assisting Chinese investors with market entry into Malaysia, including company registration, business matching, strategic acquisitions, and localized advisory delivered in Mandarin.
• Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) Programme Advisory Immigration and relocation advisory for the Malaysian government's MM2H programme, offering Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Economic Zone packages with visa processing, property purchase guidance, and dependent pass services.

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Forum of FirmscoreOthersThe UHY network is a member of the Forum of Firms, an association of international networks of accounting firms. The Forum's goal is to promote consistent and high quality standards of cross-border financial reporting and auditing practices worldwide.
• KE DigitalminorOthersBusiness partner during e-invoicing Tax Webinar. Kok Eng from KE Digital shared expertise on IRIS e-Invoicing Solution and digital transformation guidance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• RSM Malaysia: RSM Malaysia is part of the RSM International network and provides audit, tax, and consulting services to mid-market companies. RSM Malaysia is a Top-tier AOB-registered firm in Malaysia and a direct competitor to UHY Malaysia for SME, family-business, and mid-market corporate engagements. Ho Yi Hui also previously held an Executive Tax Director role at RSM.
• Crowe Malaysia: Crowe Malaysia (formerly Crowe Horwath) is part of Crowe Global, an international network of accounting firms. Crowe Malaysia is a direct competitor to UHY Malaysia across audit, tax, and advisory services to mid-market and PLC clients in Malaysia, with comparable AOB registration status.
• PKF Malaysia: PKF Malaysia is part of PKF International, a global network of accounting firms. It offers audit, tax, and advisory services comparable to UHY Malaysia's offering and competes directly for mid-market and SME clients in Malaysia with similar international network affiliation and service breadth.
• Grant Thornton Malaysia: Grant Thornton Malaysia is a member of Grant Thornton International Ltd, offering audit, tax, and advisory services. It is one of the leading mid-tier accounting firms in Malaysia with comparable service breadth and AOB registration to UHY Malaysia, competing directly for PLC, MNC, and SME mandates.
• BDO Malaysia: BDO Malaysia is a member of the BDO global network offering audit, tax, and advisory services in Malaysia. It is one of the largest mid-tier accounting firms in Malaysia and competes directly with UHY Malaysia for PLC, MNC, and SME audit and advisory mandates. CEO Ho Yi Hui previously held an Executive Tax Director role at BDO, evidencing direct competitive overlap.
• Baker Tilly Malaysia: Baker Tilly Malaysia (formerly known as Baker Tilly Monteiro Heng and Hodgson) is part of the Baker Tilly International network. It is a direct competitor to UHY Malaysia in audit, tax, and advisory services, particularly for mid-market and PLC clients in Malaysia, with similar AOB registration and international network affiliation.
• Mazars Malaysia: Mazars Malaysia is part of the Mazars international integrated partnership. It offers audit, tax, and advisory services to Malaysian corporates and multinationals. Mazars competes with UHY Malaysia across similar service lines and client segments, including PLC audits, tax advisory, and corporate finance work.

Broad incumbents

• KPMG Malaysia: KPMG Malaysia is a member firm of KPMG International, one of the Big Four accounting networks. It offers a full suite of audit, tax, and advisory services across all major industries and competes broadly with UHY Malaysia, particularly for large PLC and MNC mandates where Big 4 brand recognition and scale are decisive.
• PwC Malaysia: PwC Malaysia is the Malaysian member firm of PricewaterhouseCoopers International, one of the Big Four. It offers audit, tax, and advisory services to large corporates, MNCs, and government entities. PwC competes broadly with UHY Malaysia at the upper end of the audit market and for cross-border advisory mandates.
• Deloitte Malaysia: Deloitte Malaysia is part of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, a Big Four member firm. It provides audit, consulting, financial advisory, risk management, and tax services to large enterprises and MNCs. Deloitte is a broad incumbent competitor to UHY Malaysia at the upper end of the Malaysian audit and advisory market.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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