Wholesale of beer, wine and spirits
This activity involves the wholesale distribution of alcoholic beverages, specifically beer, wine, and spirits. It includes the sale of these products to retailers, restaurants, and other businesses rather than directly to consumers.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 5
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- Wholesale Licence for Controlled Scheduled Goods (CSA)Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup · Supply Control Act 1961; Supply Control Regulations 1974Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 25.00 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Wholesale Liquor Licence (WLL)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Temerloh · Excise Act 1976; Excise Regulations (Sale of Liquor) 1977Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.53)Fee: RM 90 processing monthlyValidity: Minimum 6 months (renewable)
- Wholesale Trade Licence (WTL)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Lipis · Excise Act 1976; Section 35 Regulation B 11 (1)Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)Fee: RM 540 processing + RM 540 annualValidity: 6 months (renewable)
- Registered Wholesale License (RWL)Issued by Ministry of Health · Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.42)Fee: RM 500 processing + RM 0 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Liquor License (Wholesale Sales)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Rompin · Excise Act 1976Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.55)Fee: RM1,080 processing + RM0 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses7
- Personal Data Protection Act 2010 RegistrationIssued by Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP)
- 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)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
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Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
Activity details
blending of wine see 11020 or distilled spirits see 11010
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 46326 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.