Retail sale of jewellery
This activity involves the retail sale of jewellery, including items made from precious metals and stones. It encompasses shops and stores that sell rings, necklaces, bracelets, and other ornamental pieces, catering directly to consumers.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 4
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- Distributive Trade Approval (KPDN)Issued by Ministry of Domestic Trade & Cost of Living (KPDN) · Guidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia (2022)Required for foreign-owned wholesale/retail; 30% Bumi equity for hypermarkets
- Sale Notification (NJM)Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup · Trade Descriptions (Sale at Reduced Prices) (Amendment) Regulations 2019Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: Free application.Validity: 31 days (renewable for longer sales with conditions)
- Retail Shop Licence (RSL)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Bera · Excise Act 1976; Excise Licensing Board Regulations 1977Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 420 processing + RM 420 every 6 monthsValidity: 6 months (renewable)
- Retail Sales Licence (RSL)Issued by Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Lipis · Excise Act 1976; Section 35 Regulation B 11 (1)Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.44)Fee: RM 420 processing + RM 420 every 6 monthsValidity: 6 months (renewable)
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
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 47733 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.