Section P · Education/Activity (5-digit)
85301

College and university education (Public)

This activity covers the provision of education at the college and university level by public institutions. It includes both technical and vocational education as well as academic programs offered to students after secondary education.

Case-by-case approval

Private universities and colleges require MOHE registration. Foreign branch campuses allowed; foreign equity rules vary by institution type.

Foreign equity
100%
Sector approval required
Capital floor
None
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 85301 pre-filled
Investment policy

Foreign ownership rules

Foreign ownership rules

  • Private Higher EducationconditionalMOHE

    Private universities and colleges require MOHE registration. Foreign branch campuses allowed; foreign equity rules vary by institution type.

    Source

Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.

For SSM registration

Activity details

Includes

technical and vocational education at post-secondary and university levels

SST & Withholding Tax

SST Exempt
e-Invoice Required

Risk Level

Low Risk

e-Invoicing (MyInvois)

MSIC code 85301 is required when issuing e-invoices via LHDN MyInvois. Use this code in the Classification field of your e-invoice.

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