Manufacturing License (ML)

Overview

The Manufacturing License (ML) is required under the Industrial Coordination Act (ICA) 1975 for manufacturing companies with a paid-up capital of RM2.5 million or more, or those employing 75 or more full-time workers. This license permits companies to operate manufacturing activities approved by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).

Key details

Governing Act

Industrial Coordination Act 1975

Agency fees

Varies by local authority

Validity

Annual renewal typical

Issuing authority

Lembaga Pembangunan Pelaburan Malaysia (MIDA)

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

Manufacturing companies

Application requirements