Licenses in Malaysia 
In general, business licenses in Malaysia can be categorized into 3 groups. The names of each group are stated below: 

General License 
Sector Industry Specific License 
Activity Specific License 
General License 
General licenses are the required licenses that will be necessary for starting the business. These licenses are mandatory for starting a business in Malaysia. The necessary general licenses are provided below: 

•  Company Registration 
•  Company and Employees Income Tax Registration 
•  Employees Provident Fund (EPF) 
•  Social Security Organization (PERKESO) 
•  Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) 
•  Business Premise Licenses and Signboard Licenses 

Sector Industry Specific License 
These licenses are required for certain sectors or industries in Malaysia. These requirements are provided by the government. The licenses in this category are provided below: 

• Licenses related to the manufacturing sector 
• Licenses and permission related to the distributive trade 
• Licenses related to the telecommunication sector 
• License related to the broadcasting sector 
• License related to the oil exploration sector 
• License related to the construction sector 
• Licenses related to the banking sector 
• Licenses under department BLESS, Ministry of Entrepreneur Development (MED) 
• License under the department of occupational safety and Health Malaysia (DOSH) 
• License under the National Water Services Commission (SPAN) 

Activity Specific License 
Certain activities in Malaysia have certain licenses which you must obtain before conducting your business. These licenses are related to the activities of your business. There are a lot of licenses related to the business.

There are specific guidelines designed to protect the interest of the citizen of Malaysia, the safety of the workers, the environment, and the public. Such examples of the licenses are provided below: 

• Certificate of Fitness and Certified Machineries 
• Approval of Expatriate Posts 
• Approval to install air pollution control equipment 
• Building plan approval 
• Sales Tax License