Wholesale of other foodstuffs
This activity involves the wholesale distribution of various foodstuffs that are not classified under more specific categories. It includes the wholesale of items such as noodles, dumpling skins, cooking oil, canned foods, and spices.
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
- Application for The Establishment Of Distributive Trade In Malaysia (Speciality Store And Various Other Format)Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup · Guidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia (Amendment) 2022Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)Fee: No fees for new applications and renewals.Validity: 1 to 3 years
- Wholesale Trader Licence (LPT)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Bera · Excise Act 1976; Excise Licensing Board Regulations 1977Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)Fee: RM 540 processing + RM 540 every 6 monthsValidity: 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 (0.50)Fee: RM 540 processing + RM 540 annualValidity: 6 months (renewable)
- Wholesale Licence (LB)Issued by Kementerian Pertanian dan Keterjaminan Makanan · Rice and Paddy Control Act 1994 (Act 522); Wholesale and Retail Licensing Regulations 1996 P.U.(A) 624Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.52)Fee: RM 200 processing + RM 10 annual per additional 100 tonsValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Wholesale Trader Licence (11H)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Kuala Pilah · Excise Act 1976; Section 35 (1) (d)Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.48)Fee: RM 1080 processing + RM 1080 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)
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.
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Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
Activity details
wholesale of mee, kueh teow, wantan skin and related products, cooking oil, tinned food, spices, etc.
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 46329 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.