Wired telecommunications services
This activity covers the provision of wired telecommunications services, including the transmission of voice, data, and video over fixed-line networks. It encompasses services provided by traditional telephone companies and other operators that use wired infrastructure to deliver communication services to consumers and businesses.
Foreign equity capped at 70%.
- Foreign equity
- 70%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 1
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Foreign ownership rules
Foreign ownership rules
- Telco — Network Service Provider (Individual)cappedMCMC
Network Service Provider (Individual) licence under CMA 1998 caps foreign equity at 70%. MCMC approval required.
Foreign cap: 70%Source
Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- Personal Data Protection Act 2010 RegistrationIssued by Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP)
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
- EPF / SOCSO / EIS Employer RegistrationIssued by KWSP (EPF), PERKESO (SOCSO), EIS
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued 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.
Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 61101 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.