Information Communication Technology (ICT) system security
Information Communication Technology (ICT) system security
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
- 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.
Activity details
SST & Withholding Tax
Digital Service (Group I — IT Services): Subject to 8% Service Tax.
Royalty Risk: Software licensing or technical fee payments to foreign entities subject to 10% WHT under S109 ITA 1967.
Risk Level
Capital Allowance: Eligible for Accelerated Capital Allowance on ICT Equipment (40% Initial / 20% Annual).
Government Grants
Eligible for MDEC Digital Status (MSC Malaysia). Apply via mdec.my.
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 62091 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.