Malaysian business licence·State
Approval to Operate a Business in the Unregulated Services Sector (U.S.S.)
Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara HidupGuidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia (Amendment) 2022
Overview
This licence allows foreign-owned companies (with at least 51% foreign equity) to operate in the unregulated services sector in Malaysia. It is necessary for businesses looking to enter this sector without specific regulatory oversight.
Key details
Governing Act
Guidelines on Foreign Participation in the Distributive Trade Services in Malaysia (Amendment) 2022
Agency fees
No fees for new applications and renewals.
Validity
1 to 3 years
Issuing authority
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup
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
Foreign companies established in Malaysia under the Companies Act 1965 with a minimum paid-up capital of RM1 million.
Application requirements
- Checklist link, application form, foreign participation guidelines, list of unregulated subsectors, and online registration link on BLESS 2.0 portal.
Agency fee breakdown
No fees charged for new applications and renewals.
These are amounts payable to Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.