Drink stalls/hawkers
This activity covers the operation of drink stalls and hawkers that primarily sell beverages to the public. It includes establishments that serve drinks such as soft drinks, juices, and other non-alcoholic beverages, often in temporary or mobile setups.
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 56303 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.