Technical testing and analysis
This activity involves conducting various types of technical testing and analysis on materials and products to assess their physical, chemical, and performance characteristics. It includes testing for acoustics, composition, food hygiene, and environmental indicators, as well as qualification and reliability assessments of machinery and materials.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Activity details
performance of physical, chemical and other analytical testing of all types of materials and products: • acoustics and vibration testing • testing of composition and purity of minerals, etc. • testing activities in the field of food hygiene, including veterinary testing and control in relation to food production • testing of physical characteristics and performance of materials, such as strength, thickness, durability, electrical conductivity, radioactivity, etc• qualification and reliability testing • performance testing of complete machinery: motors, automobiles, electronic equipment whether or not with the use of models or mock-ups of ships, aircraft, dams, etc• radiographic testing of welds and joints • failure analysis • testing and measuring of environmental indicators: air and water pollution, etc.
testing of animal specimens, see 75000. medical laboratory testing, see 86902
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)
MSIC code 71200 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.