Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods
This activity involves the wholesale distribution of pharmaceutical products and medical goods. It includes the sale of prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well as medical supplies and equipment to healthcare providers, pharmacies, and other businesses.
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
- 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 (0.44)Fee: RM 25.00 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Dangerous Drugs Wholesale License (DDWL)Issued by Ministry of Health · Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; Regulation 18Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.47)Fee: RM 50 processing + RM 50 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Registered Wholesale License (RWL)Issued by Ministry of Health · Dangerous Drugs Act 1952; Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 500 processing + RM 0 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
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 46421 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.