Translation and interpretation activities
This activity encompasses the provision of translation and interpretation services, which involve converting written or spoken content from one language to another. It includes services such as document translation, simultaneous interpretation during events, and consecutive interpretation for meetings.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Governing legislation
- Act 147VETERINARY SURGEONS ACT 1974
- Act 458LICENSED LAND SURVEYORS ACT 1958
- Act 487QUANTITY SURVEYORS ACT 1967
- Act 686INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT 2008
- Act 689GEOLOGISTS ACT 2008
- Act 782FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE MALAYSIA ACT 2016
- Act 795ACCESS TO BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND BENEFIT SHARING ACT 2017
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
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 74901 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.