56301
Pubs, bars, discotheques, coffee houses, cocktail lounges and karaoke
Pubs, bars, discotheques, coffee houses, cocktail lounges and karaoke
Open to foreigners
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 3
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Fully open
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
1 mandatory
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 56301 pre-filled
What you'll need to apply for
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Specific to this activity
Conditional
- 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
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- 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)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- 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.
For SSM registration
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
SST 6%
F&B Service (Group B): Subject to 6% Service Tax (threshold RM1,500,000 annual turnover).
e-Invoice Required
Risk Level
Low Risk
Government Grants
SME Corp Eligible
Eligible for SME Corp grants and F&B industry support programmes.
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 56301 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.