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Engagement with MIDA
About MIDA
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is the government’s principal agency for the promotion of the manufacturing and services sectors in Malaysia.
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MIDA’s Structured Approach to Investment
- Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Promotion Programmes
- Domestic Direct Investment (DDI) Initiatives
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Identify Business Requirements
MIDA is here to help you access the essential information your company needs before setting up in Malaysia.

Investment Opportunities:

Learn various investment opportunities and take advantage of Malaysia’s wide range thriving industries.
- Manufacturing
- Services
Equity Policy and Protection of Foreign Investment

Government encourages joint-ventures/partnership between Malaysian and foreign investors.

Approval and Licensing

Promoted Activities

List of promoted activities and products which are eligible for consideration of Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance.

Registration of Business Entity

Companies doing business in Malaysia must register with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).

Market Rate on Business Space

Office space for a startup or a state-of-the-art factory, Malaysia has solutions for you.

Incentives

The major tax incentives for companies investing in the manufacturing sector are the Pioneer Status and the Investment Tax Allowance.

Taxation

Income derived from Malaysia is subject to income tax. Find out the taxation requirements.

Banking, Finance and Exchange Administration

The Malaysian financial system comprises of a diversified range of institutions to serve the increasingly more varied and complex needs of the domestic economy.

Intellectual Property Protection

Malaysia’s intellectual property laws are in conformance with international standards.

Environmental Management

Investors are encouraged to consider the environmental factors during the early stages of their project planning.

Infrastructure Support and Facilities

Malaysia’s world-class infrastructure offers excellent connectivity.
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Workforce, Visa and Immigration

Grow your business with educated local talent or international professionals with MIDA’s assistance.

Conditions of Employment

To cater for the manufacturing sector’s expanding demand for technically trained workers, the Malaysian government has taken measures to increase the number of experts.

Learning and Development

The government’s initiatives in producing the skilled workers needed by industry.

Human Resources Development Fund

To catalyse the development of competent local workforce that will contribute to Malaysia’s vision of becoming a high-income economy.

Statutory Contributions

In Malaysia, “Statutory Contributions” are including Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Social Security Organisation (SOCSO).

Employment of Expatriates

Companies are allowed to bring in expatriate personnel and are encouraged to train more Malaysians.

Entering Malaysia

All persons entering Malaysia must possess valid national passports or other internationally recognised Travel Documents valid for travelling to Malaysia.

Employment of Workers

Foreign workers can be employed in the manufacturing, construction, plantation, agricultural, services and domestic help sector.

Industrial Relation

Industrial relations in the country are harmonious.

Facilities for Recruitment

Talent Acquisition Service
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Project Implementation and Facilitation

Post Approvals and Post Invest Services
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Business Expansion

Expand, Diversify and Reinvest