Q&A

Do I need license to sell alcohol in Malaysia?

Do I need license to sell alcohol in Malaysia?

Pursuant to the Excise Act 1976 (“Excise Act”), the sale and storage of alcohol is strictly regulated and no person may be allowed to sell intoxicating liquor (i.e. beverages containing an alcohol percentage of 2% and above) without an appropriate liquor license. The liquor license would generally come with conditions.

How do I get a license to sell alcohol in Malaysia?

Checklist and guidelines for Applying for Liquor License:

  1. Liquor license application form ( Excise 27 – Pin.
  2. A copy of the business address/ Business name/Owner changes form.
  3. A copy of the applicant’s identification card*
  4. A copy of the business license/ premise license or the application.

Do you need license to sell alcohol online Malaysia?

3.2. You hold all necessary Licence to sell Alcohol (and to conduct related activities such as storage and/or importation etc as relevant) in Malaysia. 3.3. You shall ensure that the Customer is of 21 years old and above and is a non-Muslim before delivery of alcohol products.

Do you need a license to sell beer in Malaysia?

In Malaysia, retailers are required to obtain a license to sell and serve alcoholic beverages. However, a license is not required for beer sold in bottles and cans.

Is it illegal to brew your own beer in Malaysia?

There is an underground home-brewing scene but I don’t think it’s a huge community because home-brewing is illegal in Malaysia.

Can you do business without a business license?

A business caught operating without a license could be forced to cease operations. In some cases, once the licenses is attained, the business is free to reopen. But in some instances, a business might have to wait out a mandatory probationary period or worse, a city can refuse to grant a license to the business.

Can you buy beer in Malaysia?

Although Malaysia is a Muslim majority country, the country permits the selling of alcohol to non-Muslims. There are no nationwide alcohol bans being enforced in the country, with the exception of Kelantan and Terengganu which is only for Muslims.

What license do I need to sell food in Malaysia?

According to the Malaysian government’s official website, some general licenses that are applicable for any business include: Company Registration. Company and Employees Income Tax Registration. Employees Provident Fund.

How much does a restaurant owner make in Malaysia?

The average pay for a Restaurant Owner is MYR 37,564 a year and MYR 18 an hour in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. The average salary range for a Restaurant Owner is between MYR 29,236 and MYR 44,778. On average, a High School Degree is the highest level of education for a Restaurant Owner.

Can I brew alcohol in Malaysia?

Furthermore, Malaysia is a non-craft beer producing country because there is a limit on the issuance of brewing licenses in Malaysia. There are only two active brewing licenses in Malaysia, both of which are currently held by ‘big beer’: GAB (Guinness Anchor Berhad) and Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad.