Section C · Manufacturing/Activity (5-digit)
17020

Manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard and of containers of paper and paperboard

This activity involves the production of corrugated paper and paperboard, which are materials made from layers of paper that are glued together to create a sturdy structure. It also includes the manufacturing of containers made from these materials, such as boxes and packaging products, which are used for storage and transportation.

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%
Licence threshold applies
Capital floor
RM 2.5M
Minimum paid-up
Key licences
2
1 mandatory
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
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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: RM2,500,000
    Source

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
Mandatory
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6

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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.

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

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Activity details

Includes

manufacture of corrugated paper and paperboard

Excludes

manufacture of envelopes and letter-card, see 17091. manufacture of moulded or pressed articles of paper pulp (e.g. boxes for packing eggs, moulded pulp paper plates, etc.), see 17099

SST & Withholding Tax

SST Exempt
e-Invoice Required

Risk Level

Low Risk

Capital Allowance: Eligible for Heavy Machinery rate (20% Initial Allowance / 20% Annual Allowance).

Government Grants

SME Corp Eligible

Eligible for SME Corp manufacturing grants and industry development programmes.

e-Invoicing (MyInvois)

MSIC code 17020 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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