1040
Manufacture of vegetable and animal oils and fats
Open · licence threshold
Manufacturing companies with shareholders' funds >= RM2.5M OR >= 75 full-time paid employees require a Manufacturing Licence from MIDA. 100% foreign equity is permitted.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- RM 2.5M
- Key licences
- 3
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licence threshold applies
Minimum paid-up
1 mandatory
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 1040 pre-filled
Investment policy
Foreign ownership rules
Foreign ownership rules
- Manufacturing Licence (ICA 1975)open-with-licenseMIDA
Manufacturing companies with shareholders' funds >= RM2.5M OR >= 75 full-time paid employees require a Manufacturing Licence from MIDA. 100% foreign equity is permitted.
Paid-up min: RM2,500,000Source
Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.
What you'll need to apply for
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Specific to this activity
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba)
- EPF / SOCSO / EIS Employer RegistrationIssued by KWSP (EPF), PERKESO (SOCSO), EIS
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
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.
7 items in this class
Items
- 10401Manufacture of crude palm oilThis activity involves the production of crude palm oil from fresh fruit bunches of oil palm. It includes processes such as extraction, pressing, and refining to obtain the oil, which is primarily used for food and industrial applications.
- 10402Manufacture of refined palm oilsThis activity involves the processing and refining of crude palm oil to produce refined palm oils suitable for consumption and industrial use. It includes the removal of impurities and the enhancement of the oil's quality, ensuring it meets health and safety standards.
- 10403Manufacture of palm kernel oilsThis activity involves the production of palm kernel oils from palm kernels. It includes processes such as crushing and refining the kernels to extract oil, which is then used in various food and industrial applications.
- 10404Manufacture of crude and refined vegetable oilThis activity involves the production of both crude and refined vegetable oils from various plant sources. It includes the manufacture of specific oils such as linseed oil, which is derived from the seeds of the flax plant.
- 10405Manufacture of coconut oilThis activity involves the production of coconut oil, which includes both crude and refined forms. It also encompasses the manufacture of coconut cakes and copra, which are by-products derived from the processing of coconuts.
- 10406Manufacture of compound cooking fatsThis activity involves the production of compound cooking fats, which are used in various food preparations. It also includes the manufacture of margarine, a spread made from vegetable oils and fats.
- 10407Manufacture of animal oils and fatsThis activity involves the production of animal-based oils and fats, which are derived from various sources such as livestock. It includes the manufacture of fats and oils specifically derived from milk, such as ghee, butter oil, and anhydrous milk fat.