Malaysian business licence·Local Authority

Signboard / Advertisement Licence (PBT)

Issued by Local Authority (PBT)Local Government Act 1976; Advertisement By-Laws

Overview

Required for any signage, billboard or advertisement displayed at a business premises in Malaysia. Issued by the local council (Majlis Bandaraya, Majlis Perbandaran or Majlis Daerah) where the premises is located. Approval covers wording, size, illumination and placement.

Key details

Governing Act

Local Government Act 1976; Advertisement By-Laws

Agency fees

Varies by agency — see official source

Validity

Annual renewal typical

Issuing authority

Local Authority (PBT)

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.

Which businesses need it

Mandatory

A
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
B
Mining and quarrying
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
C
Manufacturing
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
D
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
E
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
F
Construction
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
G
Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
H
Transportation and storage
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
I
Accommodation and food service activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
J
Information and communication
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
K
Financial and insurance/takaful activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
L
Real estate activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
M
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
N
Administrative and support service activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
P
Education
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
Q
Human health and social work activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
R
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority
S
Other service activities
Section · Required for any signage at the business premises; issued by local authority