4220
Construction of utility projects
Open to foreigners
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 1
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Fully open
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
1 mandatory
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 4220 pre-filled
What you'll need to apply for
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Specific to this activity
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- 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)
- Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba)
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.
Laws of Malaysia
Governing legislation
Federal Acts that regulate this activity
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
8 items in this class
Items
- 42201Long-distance pipelines, communication and power linesThis activity involves the construction and maintenance of long-distance pipelines for the transportation of liquids and gases, as well as the installation of communication and power lines. It encompasses the infrastructure necessary for the transmission of energy and information over significant distances.
- 42202Urban pipelines, urban communication and power lines; ancillary urban worksThis activity involves the construction and maintenance of urban pipelines, communication lines, and power lines within city areas. It also includes ancillary works that support these infrastructures, ensuring the efficient delivery of utilities and services in urban environments.
- 42203Water main and line constructionThis activity involves the construction of water mains and distribution lines for water supply systems. It includes the installation of pipelines, fittings, and other infrastructure necessary for the transportation of water from treatment facilities to consumers.
- 42204ReservoirsThis activity covers the construction and maintenance of reservoirs, which are large natural or artificial lakes used to store water for various purposes, including irrigation, drinking water supply, and hydroelectric power generation. It involves the planning, design, and management of these water storage facilities.
- 42205Construction of irrigation systems (canals)This activity involves the construction of irrigation systems, specifically focusing on canals designed to transport water for agricultural purposes. It includes the building of channels, ditches, and other structures that facilitate the distribution of water to fields.
- 42206Construction of sewer systems (including repair) and sewage disposal plantsThis activity involves the construction and repair of sewer systems, which are essential for the transportation of wastewater. It also includes the establishment and maintenance of sewage disposal plants that treat and manage sewage to protect public health and the environment.
- 42207Construction of power plantsThis activity involves the construction of facilities for generating electricity, including power plants that utilize various energy sources such as fossil fuels, nuclear, or renewable energy. It encompasses the building of infrastructure necessary for the production and distribution of electrical power.
- 42209Construction of utility projects n.e.c.This activity encompasses the construction of various utility projects that are not classified elsewhere. It includes the building of infrastructure such as water well drilling and pumping stations, which are essential for water supply and management.