Section C · Manufacturing/Activity (5-digit)
27101

Manufacture of electric motors, generators and transformers

This activity involves the production of electric motors, generators, and transformers used in various applications. It includes the manufacture of distribution transformers, which are essential for voltage regulation and power distribution in electrical systems.

Open · licence threshold

Manufacturing companies with shareholders' funds >= RM2.5M OR >= 75 full-time paid employees require a Manufacturing Licence from MIDA. 100% foreign equity is permitted.

Foreign equity
100%
Licence threshold applies
Capital floor
RM 2.5M
Minimum paid-up
Key licences
2
1 mandatory
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 27101 pre-filled
Investment policy

Foreign ownership rules

Foreign ownership rules

  • Manufacturing Licence (ICA 1975)open-with-licenseMIDA

    Manufacturing companies with shareholders' funds >= RM2.5M OR >= 75 full-time paid employees require a Manufacturing Licence from MIDA. 100% foreign equity is permitted.

    Paid-up min: RM2,500,000
    Source

Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.

What you'll need to apply for

Licences & permits

Licences & permits

Specific to this activity
Mandatory
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6

Have Emerhub file every licence above for you

We'll prepare the forms, liaise with each agency and track approvals — bundled with Sdn Bhd setup. Agency fees are paid to the issuing authority; our service fee is quoted separately.

Get a quote

Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

For SSM registration

Activity details

包括

manufacture of distribution transformers, electric

SST & 预扣税

SST豁免
需要电子发票

风险等级

低风险

Capital Allowance: Eligible for Heavy Machinery rate (20% Initial Allowance / 20% Annual Allowance).

政府拨款

SME Corp合格

Eligible for SME Corp manufacturing grants and industry development programmes.

电子发票 (MyInvois)

通过LHDN MyInvois开具电子发票时需要MSIC代码 27101。请在电子发票的分类字段中使用此代码。

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