Section H · Transportation and storage/Activity (5-digit)
52291

Forwarding of freight

This activity involves the organization and coordination of the transportation of goods on behalf of shippers. It includes services such as freight forwarding, which encompasses arranging for the movement of cargo by various modes of transport, and may also involve customs clearance and documentation.

Foreign equity capped

Foreign equity capped at 70% · 30% Bumiputera equity required.

Foreign equity
70%
30% Bumiputera min
Capital floor
None
Standard Sdn Bhd RM 1
Key licences
1
1 conditional
Setup timeline
8–12 wk
Foreign Sdn Bhd via Emerhub
Set up for this MSICOne-business-day quote · MSIC 52291 pre-filled
Investment policy

Foreign ownership rules

Foreign ownership rules

  • Freight ForwardingcappedKPDN

    Freight forwarding services require KPDN Distributive Trade approval; foreign equity capped at 70% with Bumiputera participation requirements.

    Foreign cap: 70%Bumi min: 30%
    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
Conditional
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses7

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.

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Source: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.

Laws of Malaysia

Governing legislation

Federal Acts that regulate this activity

Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.

For SSM registration

Activity details

SST & 预扣税

SST豁免
需要电子发票

风险等级

低风险

电子发票 (MyInvois)

通过LHDN MyInvois开具电子发票时需要MSIC代码 52291。请在电子发票的分类字段中使用此代码。

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