Malaysian business licence·Local Authority

Liquor Licence

Issued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) and Local AuthorityCustoms Act 1967; Excise Act 1976

Overview

Required to serve, sell or distribute alcoholic beverages in Malaysia. Different classes cover hotels, restaurants, retail and wholesale. Application is filed with RMCD; the local council may also require a separate trade endorsement.

Key details

Governing Act

Customs Act 1967; Excise Act 1976

Agency fees

Varies by agency — see official source

Validity

Annual renewal typical

Issuing authority

Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) and Local Authority

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.

Which businesses need it

Conditional

47221
Retail sale of beer, wine and spirits
Item · Required to serve or sell alcoholic beverages
56101
Restaurants and restaurant cum night clubs
Item · Required to serve or sell alcoholic beverages
56102
Cafeterias/canteens
Item · Required to serve or sell alcoholic beverages
56103
Fast-food restaurants
Item · Required to serve or sell alcoholic beverages
56301
Pubs, bars, discotheques, coffee houses, cocktail lounges and karaoke
Item · Required to serve or sell alcoholic beverages