Malaysian business licence·State
Application for The Establishment Of Distributive Trade In Malaysia (Speciality Store And Various Other Format)
Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara HidupGuidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia (Amendment) 2022
Overview
This licence allows foreign business operators with at least 51% foreign equity to engage in distributive trade services in Malaysia, specifically for hypermarkets, superstores, departmental stores, and specialty stores. It is essential for foreign companies looking to establish a presence in the Malaysian retail market.
Key details
Governing Act
Guidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia (Amendment) 2022
Agency fees
No fees for new applications and renewals.
Validity
1 to 3 years
Issuing authority
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Incorporated companies in Malaysia (Sdn. Bhd.)
Application requirements
- Checklist link
- Application form
- Foreign participation guidelines
- Online registration link on BLESS 2.0 portal
Which businesses need it
Conditional
- 46329Wholesale of other foodstuffsItem · Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.45)
- 47217Retail sale of mee, kuey teow, mee hoon, wantan skins and other food products made from flour or soyaItem · Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)
- 47230Retail sale of tobacco products in specialized storeItem · Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.42)
- 47300Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialized storeItem · Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)
- 47810Retail sale of food, beverages and tobacco products via stalls or marketsItem · Auto-mapped via semantic similarity (0.43)