Buying, selling, renting and operating of self-owned or leased real estate – non-residential buildings
This activity involves the buying, selling, renting, and operating of non-residential real estate properties. It encompasses various types of buildings such as offices, shop houses, industrial units, exhibition halls, and spaces in theatres, as well as self-storage facilities and shopping centers.
Foreigners buying Malaysian property must meet minimum price thresholds (typically RM1M; varies by state). Land matter regulated by Federal Constitution + state authorities.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- RM 1M
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Foreign ownership rules
Foreign ownership rules
- Real Estate — Foreign BuyersconditionalSTATE
Foreigners buying Malaysian property must meet minimum price thresholds (typically RM1M; varies by state). Land matter regulated by Federal Constitution + state authorities.
Paid-up min: RM1,000,000Source
Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.
Governing legislation
- Act 518NATIONAL LAND CODE (PENANG AND MALACCA TITLES) ACT 1963
- Act 828NATIONAL LAND CODE (REVISED - 2020)
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
offices, shop houses, industrial units, exhibition halls, space in theatres, self-storage facilities, malls and shopping centers
SST & Withholding Tax
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
MSIC code 68102 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.