Sewerage and similar activities
This activity encompasses the operation and maintenance of sewer systems and sewer treatment facilities. It involves the management of wastewater and sewage to ensure proper sanitation and environmental protection.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 4
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- Application For Licence Of Undertaking Or Provision Of Public Cleansing Management ServicesIssued by Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Negara · Act 672; Licensing Regulations (Undertaking or Provision of Public Cleansing Management Services) 2011Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.47)Fee: RM 100 processing + RM 100 annualValidity: 2 - 5 years
- Approval for Construction, Modification and Closure of FacilitiesIssued by Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Negara · Act 672; and the Solid Waste Management and Public Cleaning Regulations (Designated Solid Waste Management Facilities and Approval for Construction, Modification and Closure of Facilities) 2011Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)Fee: RM 500 processing + RM 0 annual
- Registration for Existing Solid Waste and Public Cleansing Management ServicesIssued by Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal NegaraAuto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: Varies by local authority
- Licence for Management or Operation of Prescribed Solid Waste Management FacilitiesIssued by Jabatan Pengurusan Sisa Pepejal Negara · Act 672; and Regulations (Licensing) (Management or Operation of Prescribed Solid Waste Management Facilities) 2011Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 500 processing + RM 8,000 annualValidity: 2 - 5 years
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses5
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- 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)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
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Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
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Activity details
operation of sewer systems or sewer treatment facilities, maintenance of sewers
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 37000 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.