Manufacture of miscellaneous electrical equipment other than motors, generators and transformers, batteries and accumulators, wires and wiring devices, lighting equipment or domestic appliances
Manufacture of miscellaneous electrical equipment other than motors, generators and transformers, batteries and accumulators, wires and wiring devices, lighting equipment or domestic appliances
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
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
- Registration of Manufacturing, Importing or Supplying Children's Toys and Primary Batteries (RAPM)Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup · Consumer Protection Act 1999; Consumer Protection (Safety Standards for Toys) Regulations 2009Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: No fees charged; one-time registration.
- 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)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- 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
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
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Activity details
manufacture of battery charges, solid-state
manufacture of porcelain electrical insulators, see 23930. manufacture of carbon and graphite fibres and products (except electrodes and electrical applications), see 23990. manufacture of electronic component-type rectifiers, voltage regulating integrated circuits, power converting integrated circuits, electronic capacitors, electronic resistors and similar devices, see 26102, 26103. manufacture of transformers, motors, generators, switchgear, relays and industrial controls, see 2710. manufacture of batteries, see 27200. manufacture of communication and energy wire, current-carrying and non current-carrying wiring devices, see 27330. manufacture of lighting equipment, see 27400. manufacture of household-type appliances, see 27500. manufacture of non-electrical welding and soldering equipment, see 28199. manufacture of motor vehicle electrical equipment (e.g. generators, alternators, spark plugs, ignition wiring harnesses, power window and door systems, voltage regulators), see 29300. manufacture of mechanical and electromechanical signalling, safety and traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, inland waterways, roads, parking facilities, airfields, see 30200
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 27900 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.