If your factory manufactures goods primarily for export, an LMW license Malaysia status could significantly reduce your import duty costs, but not every manufacturer automatically qualifies. Eligibility is based upon certain criteria in terms of export percentage, licensing criteria, and premises criteria, all prescribed by the Royal Malaysian Customs Department. [...]
Before you install any outdoor advertising structure, you will need a billboard signage license from your local council, as posting a commercial sign without the proper authorization may subject you to being slapped with penalties and have the sign pulled down even if the cost you incurred to make the [...]
If your business operates from a commercial premises in Malaysia, chances are you need a fire extinguisher certificate malaysia as part of your fire safety obligations under the Fire Services Act 1988. While many businessmen believe that just owning a fire extinguisher is sufficient, Bomba insists that you must have [...]
If your company uses music within your premises in any way from playing background music to having live performances or even using the songs that stream through your speakers, chances are that you may have to obtain a macp ppm prm license prior to carrying out these activities legally. Many [...]
A PBT license renewal is an easy thing to forget about after your establishment has been in operation for a while, but failing to do so in time can cost you money, legal action against you, or even put your operations on hold. With most permits having their validity set [...]
Before opening your doors, most businesses will need a business premises license Malaysia, which means you’ll have all the necessary documents in order. Missing just one required document is one of the most common causes of delays and rejection. Below we outline everything you need to submit when applying for [...]
Should you be a foreign-owned company intending to run your operations in the wholesaling or retailing trade, chances are that you will require a KPDN WRT license before you are lawfully able to start your business operations. The approval is provided by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and targets companies [...]
I’m Just a Small Business, Do the Same Rules Apply to Me? This is one of the most frequently asked questions by entrepreneurs managing a small company in Malaysia. It is a valid question. In simple terms, yes, the basic requirements are applicable to all the small companies in Malaysia. [...]
Running an Unregistered Business? Here Is What You Are Risking Founders who do not know the ropes of business will be running their unregistered business on the basis that they are too small to attract any attention. In fact, SSM and enforcement officials from the local councils will carry out [...]
What Is the Real Cost to Start a Business in Malaysia? One of the first questions every new founder asks is how much it actually costs to get a business legally approved and operational in Malaysia. The cost to start a business in Malaysia is more affordable than most people [...]