Section J · Information and communication/Activity (5-digit)
63111

Activities of providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities

Activities of providing infrastructure for hosting, data processing services and related activities

Open · licence threshold

ASP class licence is open to 100% foreign equity. Registration with MCMC required for paid services.

Foreign equity
100%
Licence threshold applies
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 63111 pre-filled
Investment policy

Foreign ownership rules

Foreign ownership rules

  • Telco — Application Service Provideropen-with-licenseMCMC

    ASP class licence is open to 100% foreign equity. Registration with MCMC required for paid services.

    Source

Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.

What you'll need to apply for

Licences & permits

Licences & permits

Specific to this activity
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6

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.

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

For SSM registration

Activity details

Includes

web hosting, streaming services or application hosting, application service provisioning, general time-share mainframe facilities to clients

SST & Withholding Tax

SST 8%

Digital Service (Group I — IT Services): Subject to 8% Service Tax.

e-Invoice Required

Risk Level

Low Risk

Capital Allowance: Eligible for Accelerated Capital Allowance on ICT Equipment (40% Initial / 20% Annual).

Government Grants

MDEC Eligible

Eligible for MDEC Digital Status (MSC Malaysia). Apply via mdec.my.

e-Invoicing (MyInvois)

MSIC code 63111 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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