All businesses in Malaysia require the right business
licences to start their operations but sectoral and state
differences can make this a more complicated process than may be
obvious.
Starting a business in Malaysia can be a complicated affair,
with multiple government agencies responsible for the
administration and enforcement of rules and regulations affecting
business. Rules regarding the business licensing of
foreign-invested firms and for firms intending to operate in
specific areas of trade, require that they obtain additional
licences before commencing business and these may be required at
the federal or state level.
General business licences
The first step is to register your business, which for foreign
investors means deciding whether the business will be:
