Wholesale of logs, sawn timber, plywood, veneer and related products
This activity involves the wholesale distribution of logs, sawn timber, plywood, veneer, and other related wood products. It includes the sale of these materials to retailers, construction companies, and other businesses that require wood for various applications.
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
- Woodworking / Furniture / Timber Processing Factory Licence (WKFT)Issued by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pulau Pinang · National Forestry Act 1984; Wood-Based Industry Enactment 1986 & Wood-Based Industry Regulations 1987Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 100 processing + RM 100 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Timber Mill Licence (TKP)Issued by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pulau Pinang · National Forestry Act 1984; Wood-Based Industry Enactment 1986 & Wood-Based Industry Regulations 1987Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 1000 processing + RM 500 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Wood-Based Industry Licence (WBIL)Issued by Jabatan Perhutanan Negeri Pahang · Wood-Based Industry Enactment 1985 and Wood-Based Industry Regulations 1987Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: Varies by factory type and size.Validity: 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 46631 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.