Operation of waste transfer stations for hazardous waste
This activity involves the operation of facilities that receive, consolidate, and temporarily store hazardous waste before it is transported to treatment or disposal sites. It includes the management of hazardous materials to ensure safe handling and compliance with environmental regulations.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 3
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- License to Renew a License to Transfer Ownership of a License Under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Scheduled Waste Treatment and Disposal Facility) PremisesIssued by Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) · Environmental Quality Act 1974 & Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.50)Fee: RM 100 processing + RM 1000 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Licence/ For Renewal of Licence / For Transfer of Licence Under the Environmental Quality Act 1974 (Scheduled Waste Management and Disposal) CarrierIssued by Jabatan Alam Sekitar (JAS) · Environmental Quality Act 1974 & Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.49)Fee: RM 100 processing + RM 1000 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- 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 (0.47)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.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 38122 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.