Section J · Information and communication/Activity (5-digit)
59110

Motion picture, video and television programme production activities

Motion picture, video and television programme production activities

Open to foreigners

Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.

Foreign equity
100%
Fully open
Capital floor
None
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Key licences
1
1 conditional
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 59110 pre-filled
What you'll need to apply for

Licences & permits

Licences & permits

Specific to this activity
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6

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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.

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

For SSM registration

Activity details

Includes

production of commercial messages for radio, television and film

Excludes

film duplicating (except reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution) as well as reproduction of audio and video tape, CDS or DVDS reproduction from master copies, see 18200. wholesale of recorded video tapes, CDs, DVDs, see 46496. wholesale of blank video tapes, CDs, see 46496. retail trade of video tapes, CDs, DVDs, see 47620. post-production activities, see 59120. reproduction of motion picture film for theatrical distribution, see 59120. sound recording and recording of books on tape, see 59200. creating a complete television channel programme, see 6020. television broadcasting, see 6020. film processing other than for the motion picture industry, see 74200. activities of personal theatrical or artistic agents or agencies, see 74909. renting of video tapes, DVDs to the general public, see 77220. real-time (i.e. simultaneous) closed captioning of live television performances of meetings, conferences, etc., see 82990. activities of own account actors, cartoonists, directors, stage designers and technical specialists, see 9000

SST & Withholding Tax

SST Exempt
e-Invoice Required

Risk Level

Low Risk

e-Invoicing (MyInvois)

MSIC code 59110 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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