Repair and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment
This activity involves the repair and maintenance of industrial machinery and equipment, ensuring they operate efficiently and safely. It also includes the repair and maintenance of non-automotive engines, which are used in various industrial applications.
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
- 4
- 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
- Machinery Inspection (Re-Examination) - OwnerIssued by Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Malaysia (DOSH) · Factories and Machinery Act 1967; Factories and Machinery (Steam Boiler and Unfired Pressure Vessel) Regulations 1970Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.42)Fee: Varies by local authorityValidity: 15 months
- Application for Permission to Install Machinery (For Registered Machinery) - Boiler, Pressure Vessel and Lifting Machine (Category A/C)Issued by Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Malaysia (DOSH)Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: Varies by local authorityValidity: 15 months
- 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)
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
repair and maintenance of non-automotive engines
installation, repair and maintenance of furnaces and other heating equipment, see 4322. installation, repair and maintenance of elevators and escalators, see 43291
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 33120 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.