Section C · Manufacturing/Activity (5-digit)
20131

Manufacture of plastic in primary forms

This activity involves the production of plastic materials in their primary forms, which are then used as raw materials for further processing. It includes the manufacture of various types of polymers and resins such as polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins, polyurethanes, alkyd and polyester resins, polyethers, silicones, and ion-exchangers.

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
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 20131 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: RM2,500,000
    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.

Laws of Malaysia

Governing legislation

May also applyAuto-identified

Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.

For SSM registration

Activity details

Includes

polymers, polyamides, phenolic and epoxide resins, polyurethanes, alkyd, polyester resins, polyethers, silicones, ion-exchangers

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 20131 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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