Food stalls/hawkers
This activity covers the operation of food stalls and hawker centers where food and beverages are prepared and sold directly to consumers. It includes a variety of food offerings, typically in informal settings, and may encompass mobile vendors as well.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 1
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued 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)
- Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued 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.
Get a quoteSource: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.
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 56106 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.