Support activities for other mining and quarrying
This activity encompasses support services provided on a fee or contract basis that are essential for mining and quarrying operations. These services may include activities such as exploration, drilling, and other support functions that facilitate the extraction of minerals and resources.
Upstream petroleum operations require Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with Petronas. Foreign participation is structured via PSC terms, not equity.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 1
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Foreign ownership rules
Foreign ownership rules
- Oil & Gas UpstreamconditionalPETRONAS
Upstream petroleum operations require Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with Petronas. Foreign participation is structured via PSC terms, not equity.
Source
Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses5
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- 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)
Have Emerhub file every licence above for you
We'll prepare the forms, liaise with each agency and track approvals — bundled with Sdn Bhd setup. Agency fees are paid to the issuing authority; our service fee is quoted separately.
Get a quoteSource: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.
Governing legislation
- Act 83CONTINENTAL SHELF ACT 1966
- Act 95PETROLEUM MINING ACT 1966
- Act 129GEOLOGICAL SURVEY ACT 1974
- Act 226NATIONAL PARKS ACT 1980
- Act 362TIN CONTROL ACT 1954
- Act 387ATTESTATION OF REGISTRABLE INSTRUMENTS (MINING) ACT 1960
- Act 395ASSIGNMENT OF REVENUE (EXPORT DUTY ON IRON ORE) ACT 1962
- Act 455TIN INDUSTRY (RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT) FUND ACT 1953
- Act 689GEOLOGISTS ACT 2008
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
support services on a fee or contract basis, required for mining and quarrying activities of divisions 05, 07 and 08
operating mines or quarries on a contract or fee basis, see divisions 05, 07 or 08. specialized repair of mining machinery, see 33120. geophysical surveying services, on a contract or fee basis, see 71103
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 09900 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.