Urban pipelines, urban communication and power lines; ancillary urban works
This 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.
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
- Utility Works Application Support (UWAS)Issued by Jabatan Kerja Raya Negeri Sembilan · Technical Instructions for Roads: ATJ 38/2018; Guidelines for Traffic Impact AssessmentAuto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.46)Fee: Varies by local authority
- Utility Works Application Support on Road Shoulders (JKR)Issued by Jabatan Kerja Raya Negeri Pahang · Utility Works Application Procedures 2016; Road Transport Act 1967Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.42)Fee: Varies by local authorityValidity: 3 months for approval, 6 months for permit
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- 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
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
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
SST & Withholding Tax
WHT Risk: Payments to foreign sub-contractors subject to 10% + 3% WHT under S109B ITA 1967.
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 42202 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.