Cafeterias/canteens
This activity covers the operation of cafeterias and canteens that provide food services primarily for employees, students, or other groups. These establishments typically offer a range of meals and snacks, often in a self-service format.
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
- Music / Performance Royalty Licence (MACP/PPM)Issued by Music Authors' Copyright Protection (MACP) and Public Performance Malaysia (PPM) · Copyright Act 1987Required if you play recorded music or live performances in commercial premises
- Liquor LicenceIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) and Local Authority · Customs Act 1967; Excise Act 1976Required to serve or sell alcoholic beverages
- Halal Premise Certification (JAKIM/HDC)Issued by Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) / Halal Development Corporation (HDC) · Trade Description Act 2011Stronger scheme than product Halal cert; required to display halal claim on the premises
- Halal Certification (JAKIM)Issued by Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) · Trade Description Act 2011 — Halal certificationRequired to display halal claim; voluntary otherwise
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- EPF / SOCSO / EIS Employer RegistrationIssued by KWSP (EPF), PERKESO (SOCSO), EIS
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba)
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.
Get a quoteSource: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.
Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
F&B Service (Group B): Subject to 6% Service Tax (threshold RM1,500,000 annual turnover).
Risk Level
Government Grants
Eligible for SME Corp grants and F&B industry support programmes.
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 56102 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.