Malaysian business licence·State
Direct Sales Licence (DSL)
Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara HidupDirect Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act 1993; Act 500
Overview
The Direct Sales Licence (DSL) allows companies to conduct direct sales activities in Malaysia under the Direct Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act 1993. It is required for businesses engaging in direct selling to ensure compliance with local regulations.
Key details
Governing Act
Direct Sales and Anti-Pyramid Scheme Act 1993; Act 500
Agency fees
RM 500 processing + RM 500 annual
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup
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
Incorporated companies
Application requirements
- Company incorporated under the Companies Act 1965
- Paid-up capital as follows:
- Multi-Level Marketing: RM1.5 million (non-100% bumiputera)/RM500,000 (100% bumiputera)
- Single-Level Marketing: RM500,000 (non-100% bumiputera)/RM100,000 (100% bumiputera)
- Mail Order Sales: RM500,000 (non-100% bumiputera)/RM100,000 (100% bumiputera)
- Companies with foreign ownership: RM5,000,000
Agency fee breakdown
Annual fee: RM500.00
These are amounts payable to Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.