Legal activities
This activity encompasses the provision of legal services, including the representation of clients in civil and criminal cases, as well as in labor disputes. It involves advising clients and representing their interests before courts or other judicial bodies, carried out by qualified legal professionals.
Professional services (law, accountancy, engineering) require licences from professional boards. Foreign practice via approved international firms or via local citizenship-restricted practice.
- Foreign equity
- 100%
- Capital floor
- None
- Setup timeline
- 8–12 wk
Foreign ownership rules
Foreign ownership rules
- Professional Services (Legal/Accounting/Engineering)conditionalBOARDS
Professional services (law, accountancy, engineering) require licences from professional boards. Foreign practice via approved international firms or via local citizenship-restricted practice.
Source
Sourced from MIDA sector booklets and respective regulators. Verify the latest rules with the regulator before investment decisions.
Governing legislation
Machine-identified from each Act's text — verify before relying on it.
Activity details
legal representation of one party’s interest against another party, whether or not before courts or other judicial bodies by, or under supervision of, persons who are members of the bar:· advise and representation in civil cases, · advice and representation in criminal cases, · advice and representation in connection with labour disputes
law court activities, see 84235
SST & 预扣税
Taxable Service (Group G — Professionals): Likely subject to 8% Service Tax if annual revenue exceeds RM500,000.
WHT Risk: Professional or technical fees paid to non-residents subject to WHT under S109B ITA 1967.
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 69100。请在电子发票的分类字段中使用此代码。