Manufacture of refined palm oils
This 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.
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
- 15
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
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.
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- Palm Oil Mill Licence (MF)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 100 processing + RM 300 annual per productValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Kernel Crushing Plant Licence (CF)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 100 processing per productValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Oleochemical Factory Licence (CM)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 and Subsidiary RegulationsAuto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.48)Fee: RM 100 processing per product
- Refinery Factory Licence (RF)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.51)Fee: RM 100 per product for various activitiesValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Transport Licence (TL)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 500 processing + RM 100 annual per productValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Output Measurement Licence (UK)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)Fee: RM 900 processing + RM 100 per product annuallyValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Fatty Acid Trader Licence (DA)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 400 processing + RM 100 per product annuallyValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Kernel Trader Licence (DK)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 400 processing + RM 100 per product annuallyValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Oleochemical Trader Licence (DM)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.46)Fee: RM 100 processing + RM 100 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Import Licence (PM)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 and Subsidiary RegulationsAuto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 1400 processing + RM 100 per product annuallyValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Palm Oil Trader Licence (DL)Issued by Lembaga Minyak Sawit Malaysia (MPOB) · Act 582 - Malaysian Palm Oil Board (Licensing) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)Fee: RM 100 per product for various activitiesValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Renewal of Licence/Transfer of Licence Under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Crude Palm Oil)Issued by Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) · Environmental Quality Act 1974; Environmental Quality (Scheduled Premises) Regulations (Crude Palm Oil) 1977Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: Fees based on pollutant load calculation.
- Manufacturing Licence (MIDA, ICA 1975)Issued by Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) · Industrial Co-ordination Act 1975Required if shareholders' funds >= RM2.5M OR >= 75 full-time employees
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)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued 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
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
Capital Allowance: Eligible for Heavy Machinery rate (20% Initial Allowance / 20% Annual Allowance).
Government Grants
Eligible for SME Corp manufacturing grants and industry development programmes.
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 10402 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.