Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco products via stalls or markets
This activity involves the retail sale of food, beverages, and tobacco products conducted through stalls or markets. It includes sales from temporary or mobile setups, such as food carts, market stalls, and other similar venues.
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
- 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
- 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 (0.43)Fee: No fees for new applications and renewals.Validity: 1 to 3 years
- 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)
- Night Market Licence (LPM)Issued by PBT PENGERANG · By-Law for Hawkers (Johor Southeast Municipal Council) 1990Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.42)Fee: RM 20 processing + RM 75.00 - RM 120.00 annualValidity: 1 year (renewable annually)
- Market Licence (LP)Issued by Perbadanan Putrajaya · Market Licensing Act (Federal Territory of Putrajaya) 2016Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)Fee: RM 65 monthly processingValidity: 1 month (renewable monthly)
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
retail sale of prepared food for immediate consumption (mobile food vendors), see 5610
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
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