Activities of quantity surveyors
This activity covers the professional services provided by quantity surveyors, which include cost estimation, cost planning, and management of construction projects. It involves advising on the financial aspects of building projects, ensuring that costs are controlled and that budgets are adhered to.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Governing legislation
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 74904 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.