Launch an E-Commerce Business in Malaysia
Online retail is 100% open to foreign ownership. Here are the MSIC codes, licences, and platform considerations.
Relevant MSIC codes
- 47911Retail sale via internet
- 47919Retail sale via mail order or internet (other)
- 53200Other postal and courier activities
Key licences
- Local Authority Business Licence
- SST registration (RM500k threshold)
- Personal Data Protection Act 2010 compliance
- MyTrustSeal / consumer protection registration
- Distributive Trade approval (KPDN) — not required for online retail
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1 — What activity will the business do?
Pick the MSIC industry code so we can attach the right licences, tax rules, and foreign-equity guidance to your quote.
47911
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