2100
Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
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
- 2
- 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 2100 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)
- 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)
- Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba)
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.
8 items in this class
Items
- 21001Manufacture of medicinal active substances to be used for their pharmacological properties in the manufacture of medicamentsThis activity involves the production of medicinal active substances that have pharmacological properties and are intended for use in the formulation of medications. It includes the manufacture of various compounds such as antibiotics, basic vitamins, and specific acids like salicylic and O-acetylsalicylic acids.
- 21002Processing of bloodThis activity involves the processing of blood and blood components for medical use. It includes the collection, testing, and preparation of blood products for transfusions and other therapeutic applications.
- 21003Manufacture of medicamentsThis activity involves the production of medicinal products, specifically focusing on the manufacture of medicaments. It includes the creation of anti-sera and other blood fractions used for therapeutic purposes.
- 21004Manufacture of chemical contraceptive productsThis activity involves the production of chemical contraceptive products, which are designed to prevent pregnancy. It includes the manufacturing of both external use contraceptives and hormonal medicaments used for contraception.
- 21005Manufacture of medical diagnostic preparationThis activity involves the production of medical diagnostic preparations used for identifying diseases or conditions in patients. It includes the manufacture of various diagnostic tests, such as pregnancy tests, that are utilized in medical settings to aid in diagnosis.
- 21006Manufacture of radioactive in-vivo diagnostic substancesThis activity involves the production of radioactive substances that are used for in-vivo diagnostic purposes in medical settings. These substances are typically administered to patients to help visualize and diagnose various medical conditions through imaging techniques.
- 21007Manufacture of biotech pharmaceuticalsThis activity involves the production of pharmaceutical products using biotechnology techniques. It includes the development and manufacturing of biologics, such as vaccines, blood components, and therapeutic proteins, derived from living organisms.
- 21009Manufacture of other pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products n.e.c.This activity covers the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and medicinal products that are not classified elsewhere. It includes the production of chemically pure sugars used for medicinal purposes, as well as other botanical products and medicinal chemicals.