Fishing on a commercial basis in inland waters
This activity involves the commercial harvesting of fish and other aquatic organisms from inland waters such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. It includes operations that are conducted for profit, utilizing various fishing techniques and equipment to catch species that are typically sold in markets or to processors.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 3
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- Fish Trading Licence (LKIM)Issued by Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM) · LKIM Act 1971; Fish Marketing Regulations 2013Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 303 processing + RM 300 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Temporary Occupation Licence (Fishing)Issued by Pejabat Tanah dan Jajahan Pasir MasAuto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 10 processing + RM 25 plan fee + RM 122 filing + licence fee varies by land areaValidity: 4 years
- Fishing Vessel and Equipment Licence (FVEL)Issued by Jabatan Perikanan Malaysia (DOF) · Fisheries Act 1985Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: Varies by local authority
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses5
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- EPF / SOCSO / EIS Employer RegistrationIssued by KWSP (EPF), PERKESO (SOCSO), EIS
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
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Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
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