Malaysian business licence·Federal
Fish Trading Licence (LKIM)
Issued by Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM)LKIM Act 1971; Fish Marketing Regulations 2013
Overview
The Fish Trading Licence (LKIM) is required for businesses involved in the trading of fish in Malaysia. It permits the holder to engage in activities related to the import, export, and processing of fish. This licence is essential for compliance with local regulations and ensuring food safety standards.
Key details
Governing Act
LKIM Act 1971; Fish Marketing Regulations 2013
Agency fees
RM 303 processing + RM 300 annual
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM)
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.
Application requirements
- Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident
- Applicant must own a registered company with SSM
- Applicant must be one of the directors/owners of the company
- Bank statement with a current balance of RM 100,000 for frozen fish category
- Must have suitable premises/wholesale market lot
- Must have sufficient employees and facilities
- Must have obtained a Business Offer Letter from the Local Authority for wholesale category applications
- Letter from the Biosecurity Department of Fisheries Malaysia for live fish category applications
Agency fee breakdown
NEW APPLICATION:
RM 303 (per year) highest charge will be imposed if applying for more than 1 type of activity
RENEWAL:
RM 300 (per year)
These are amounts payable to Lembaga Kemajuan Ikan Malaysia (LKIM). Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.