Data processing activities
This activity involves the processing of data provided by clients to generate comprehensive reports and analyses. It also includes automated data processing and data entry services, which facilitate the management and manipulation of data for various applications.
ASP class licence is open to 100% foreign equity. Registration with MCMC required for paid services.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 1
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
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.
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.
Activity details
complete processing and specialized reports from data supplied by clients or providing automated data processing and data entry services
SST & Withholding Tax
Digital Service (Group I — IT Services): Subject to 8% Service Tax.
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 63112 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.