58203
Operating systems
This activity covers the development and publishing of operating systems software. It includes the creation of system software that manages computer hardware and provides services for application software.
Open to foreigners
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Fully open
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 58203 pre-filled
For SSM registration
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
SST Exempt
e-Invoice Required
WHT Applicable
Royalty Risk: Software publishing — licensing payments to foreign entities subject to 10% WHT under S109 ITA 1967.
Risk Level
High Risk
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 58203 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.