Motion picture, video and television programme post-production activities
This activity encompasses the processes involved in the post-production phase of motion pictures, videos, and television programs. It includes editing, film and tape transfers, titling, subtitling, and the creation of credits and closed captions, as well as the development and processing of motion picture film and the work done by specialized laboratories for both live-action and animated films.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Governing legislation
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Activity details
activities such as editing, film/tape transfers, titling, subtitling, credits, closed captioning, computer-produced graphics, animation and special effects, developing and processing motion picture film, activities of motion picture film laboratories, activities of special laboratories for animated films
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. film processing other than for the motion picture industry, see 74200. renting of video tapes, DVDs to the general public, see 77220. activities of own account actors, cartoonists, directors, stage designers and technical specialists, see 9000
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
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