Malaysian business licences

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705 business licences indexed across 14 industry groups — federal, state and local-authority issued. Click any licence for its detail page; we'll handle the filing as part of Sdn Bhd setup.

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General business requirements

45 licences

Application Letter / Petition (ALP)Local
Issued by Pejabat Daerah Bandar Baharu · Petition Writers Enactment 1957; Petition Writers Rules 1958
Application Letter Licence (LSP)Local
Issued by Pejabat Daerah Kulim · Application Registration and Licensing of Application Letter Writers Enactment 1988
Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Federal
Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba) · Fire Services Act 1988
Bumiputera Status Certificate (BSC)Federal
Issued by Kementerian Kerja Raya · Government Procurement Act; Contractor and Entrepreneur Development Division (BPKU) guidelines
Business Licensing Support LetterFederal
Issued by Jabatan Bomba & Penyelamat Malaysia · Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (Amendment 2021); Fire Services Act 1988 (Act 341)
Company Registration for Supplies and Services with the Ministry of Finance (CRSS)Federal
Issued by Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia · Guidelines for Company Registration for Supplies and Services with the Ministry of Finance
Composite Licence (LK)Local
Issued by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) · Hotel Act (WPKL) 2003; Cyber Cafe and Internet Centre Regulations (WPKL) 2012; Licensing of Trade, Business and Industry By-Laws (WPKL) 2016; Food Establishment Licensing By-Laws (WPKL) 2016; Advertising By-Laws (WPKL) 1982
Employee Register Storage Permit (ERSP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67) Section 58(3) and Labour Regulations (Sabah) 2009
Employee Registration Permit (ERP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Employee Salary Deduction Permit (ESDP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Section 113 (4), Sabah Labour Ordinance (Chapter 67)
Employment of Non-Resident Workers Licence (ENRWL)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)
EPF / SOCSO / EIS Employer RegistrationFederal
Issued by KWSP (EPF), PERKESO (SOCSO), EIS · EPF Act 1991; Employees' Social Security Act 1969; Employment Insurance System Act 2017
Import Permit (IP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Kuarantin Dan Pemeriksaan Malaysia (MAQIS) · Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Act 2011 (Act 728)
Late Salary Payment Permit (LSPP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Late Salary Payment Permit (LSPP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Section 108 (1), Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)
Leave Accumulation Permit (LAP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationFederal
Issued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL) · Income Tax Act 1967
Local Authority Business LicenceLocal
Issued by Local Authority (PBT) · Local Government Act 1976
Night Work Exemption Permit for Women (NWEP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Section 75, Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)
Night Work Restriction Permit for Women (NSW)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Normal Working Hours Flexibility Permit (NWFP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Overtime Work Permit (OWP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Section 104 (7), Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)
Overtime Work Permit (OWP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Permanent Licence (LT)Local
Issued by Pejabat Daerah Sik · Registration and Licensing of Document Writers Act 1988
Permit Application (PA)Local
Issued by Pejabat Daerah Kulai · Entertainment and Places of Entertainment Enactment of Johor 1998; Circular JKKN Bil 1/98
Permit for Facilities and Services/Other Allowances from Wages (PKPS)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Sabah Labour Ordinance; Section 116 (2)
Permit to Keep Employee Records in Other Ways (PMKERO)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)
Personal Data Protection Act 2010 RegistrationFederal
Issued by Personal Data Protection Department (JPDP) · Personal Data Protection Act 2010
Premises Licence (LP)Local
Issued by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) · Hotel Act (WPKL) 2003; Cyber Cafe and Internet Centre Rules (WPKL) 2012; Licensing By-Laws for Trade, Business and Industry (WPKL) 2016; Food Establishment Licensing By-Laws (WPKL) 2016
Premises Registration (PR)State
Issued by Jabatan Perkhidmatan Veterinar Negeri Kelantan · Animals Act 1953 (Revised 2006) (Act 647); Malaysian Veterinary Standard Operating Procedures (APTVM) 20(b):1/2010
Quota Approval for Foreign Worker Applications (Unskilled Workers)State
Issued by Kementerian Dalam Negeri · Immigration Act 1959/63
Registration of Other Workplaces (ROW)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Keselamatan dan Kesihatan Pekerjaan Malaysia (DOSH)
Registration to Operate Within the Free ZoneFederal
Issued by Lembaga Pelabuhan Kelang · Free Zones Regulations 1991; Port Authorities Act 1963
Sabah Sales Tax (SST)Federal
Issued by Kementerian Kewangan Sabah · Sales Tax Enactment 1998
Salary Deduction Permit (PGP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationFederal
Issued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD) · Sales Tax Act 2018; Service Tax Act 2018
Scheduled Controlled Goods Permit (PBGK)State
Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup · Supply Control Act 1961; Supply Control Regulations 1974
Scheduled Controlled Goods Removal Licence (CSA)State
Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup · Supply Control Act 1961; Supply Control Regulations 1974
Shift Work Permission (SWP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Local
Issued by Local Authority (PBT) · Local Government Act 1976; Advertisement By-Laws
SME Registration (PMKS)State
Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup
Temporary Advertising Licence (LIS)Federal
Issued by Perbadanan Putrajaya · Advertising By-Laws (WP Putrajaya) 2002
Temporary Occupation Licence (Advertising Board)Federal
Issued by Pejabat Tanah dan Jajahan Pasir Mas
Wage Advance Permit (WAP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia · Employment Act 1955
Working Hours Flexibility Permit (WHFP)Federal
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah · Section 104 (2), Labour Ordinance (Sabah Chapter 67)

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS national licensing catalog, enriched with English translations and governing-Act citations. Always verify the latest fees and conditions on the linked agency page.