Motels
This activity covers the operation of motels, which are establishments that provide lodging, typically on a short-term basis, and often include facilities for parking. Motels generally cater to travelers and may offer amenities such as restaurants and recreational facilities.
Open to 100% foreign ownership under standard Malaysian policy.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Key licences
- 2
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Licences & permits
Licences & permits
- Tourism Operator Licence (MOTAC)Issued by Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) · Tourism Industry Act 1992Required for hotels, tour operators, travel agents
- Food Premises LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT) · Food Act 1983; Local Government Act 1976Local authority issues; required for any premises serving F&B
Common requirements for most Malaysian businesses6
- Sales & Service Tax (SST) RegistrationIssued by Royal Malaysian Customs Department (RMCD)
- Local Authority Business LicenceIssued by Local Authority (PBT)
- Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)Issued by Local Authority (PBT)
- EPF / SOCSO / EIS Employer RegistrationIssued by KWSP (EPF), PERKESO (SOCSO), EIS
- LHDN Employer Tax (E) RegistrationIssued by Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN/HASiL)
- Bomba Fire Safety Certificate (Sijil Perakuan Bomba)Issued by Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia (Bomba)
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 quoteSource: MalaysiaBiz / BLESS licence catalog.
Governing legislation
Traced through the business licences these Acts govern.
- Act 248INNKEEPERS ACT 1952
- Act 381REGISTRATION OF GUESTS ACT 1965
- Act 481MALAYSIA TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD ACT 1992
- Act 626HOTELS (FEDERAL TERRITORY OF KUALA LUMPUR) ACT 2003
- Act 791TOURISM TAX ACT 2017
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
SST & 预扣税
风险等级
电子发票 (MyInvois)
通过LHDN MyInvois开具电子发票时需要MSIC代码 55102。请在电子发票的分类字段中使用此代码。