Purification and distribution of water for water supply purposes
This activity involves the processes of treating and purifying water to make it safe for human consumption and other uses. It also includes the distribution of this treated water through a network of pipes and infrastructure to households, businesses, and other facilities.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 1
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses5
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued 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)
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.
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 36001 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.