Malaysian business licence·Federal
License to Distribute Tobacco or Tobacco Products (LDT)
Issued by Lembaga Kenaf dan Tembakau Negara (LKTN)Kenaf and Tobacco Board Act 2009 (Act 692); Kenaf and Tobacco Board (Licensing of Tobacco and Tobacco Products) Regulations 2011 - P.U.(A) 199
Overview
The License to Distribute Tobacco or Tobacco Products (LDT) is required for businesses involved in the distribution, transportation, and storage of tobacco products. It permits the holder to handle tobacco products in quantities exceeding 200 cigarettes or 10 kilograms of tobacco. Compliance with relevant regulations is mandatory.
Key details
Agency fees
RM 150 processing + RM 150 annual
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Lembaga Kenaf dan Tembakau Negara (LKTN)
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
Sole proprietorships, partnerships, companies, cooperatives, limited liability partnerships
Application requirements
- License holders must comply with the Kenaf and Tobacco Board Act 2009 and its regulations.
- Distributed cigarettes must be legal and comply with current laws.
- License holders must not engage in activities related to tobacco products obtained illegally.
- The business name registered must match the name on the license.
- This license cannot be transferred without LKTN approval.
- Vehicles transporting tobacco products must carry the necessary permits and documents.
- Non-compliance with these requirements is an offense and may result in legal action.
Agency fee breakdown
Annual Fee
RM150.00 per year.
These are amounts payable to Lembaga Kenaf dan Tembakau Negara (LKTN). Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.