Open a Restaurant in Malaysia

Setup, MSIC codes, licences, and ballpark costs for opening a restaurant, café, or F&B outlet in Malaysia.

Relevant MSIC codes

Key licences

  • Local Authority Business Licence (PBT)
  • Food Premises Licence (Local Authority + MOH)
  • Signboard Licence
  • Halal Certification (JAKIM) — optional but recommended
  • SST registration (above RM1.5M turnover for F&B)
  • Liquor licence (if serving alcohol)

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Step 1 of 4

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.

56101

We'll attach licence requirements and FDI rules for this code to your quote.