Malaysian business licence·Federal
Import Permit (IP)
Issued by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin Dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia (MAQIS)Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728)
Overview
The Import Permit (IP) allows businesses to import plants, animals, carcasses, fish, agricultural products, soil, or microorganisms. It is required for companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) that wish to engage in importing these items. This permit ensures that all imports comply with Malaysian quarantine and inspection regulations.
Key details
Governing Act
Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728)
Agency fees
Varies by local authority
Validity
Annual renewal typical
Issuing authority
Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin Dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia (MAQIS)
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
Companies registered with SSM
Application requirements
- Compliance with specific department and agency requirements for different categories of imports
- For animals and animal products: Department of Veterinary Services
- For live fish: Department of Fisheries Malaysia
- For plants and plant products: Department of Agriculture Malaysia
- For fish and fish products: Malaysian Fisheries Development Authority