Engineering services
This activity encompasses a range of engineering services, including the design of machines, materials, and structures based on physical laws and principles. It also involves consulting for various engineering projects, such as civil, hydraulic, and traffic engineering, as well as project management activities related to construction and water management.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Activity details
engineering design (i.e. applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems) and consulting activities for: • machinery, industrial processes and industrial plant • projects involving civil engineering, hydraulic engineering, traffic engineering • water management projects • projects elaboration and realization relative to electrical and electronic engineering, mining engineering, chemical engineering, mechanical, industrial and systems engineering, safety engineering • project management activities related to construction
SST & Withholding Tax
Taxable Service (Group G — Professionals): Likely subject to 8% Service Tax if annual revenue exceeds RM500,000.
WHT Risk: Professional or technical fees paid to non-residents subject to WHT under S109B ITA 1967.
Risk Level
e-Invoicing (MyInvois)
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