Fast or Frustrating? Comparing Bureaucracy Across Southeast Asia
How quickly can you get from business idea to operations? Let’s compare setup speed, government efficiency, and ownership rules across 4 markets.
Brendon Lai
4/19/20251 min read


Ease of Doing Business
✅ Advantage:
Malaysia stands out for SMEs who value agility and minimal red tape — with fully digital systems and fewer restrictions on foreign ownership.

