Kindly be informed that InvestPenang team continues to work from home and is reachable via emails. Please refer to our respective emails at https://investpenang.gov.my/about-invest-penang/.
Should you need to meet up , we are conducting our meetings virtually. You may connect with us for further arrangements.

INVESTING IN PENANG

This guide is immaculately designed with the sole purpose to assist investors and businesses kickstart their efforts to invest and operate in Penang.

SETTING UP IN PENANG

Let InvestPenang be your first point of contact.

As the Penang State Government’s investment promotion agency, InvestPenang will help you get started in your plan to invest here. You can count on InvestPenang to provide the necessary facilitation and to assist you in your decision process.

Complimentary services offered by InvestPenang are:

Getting information that you require.

Linking you to the right companies/ agencies/ government departments/ people in Penang.

Meet and greet and coordinating your site selection visits in Penang.

Helping you find your preferred location for your business/ industry.

Assist in connecting you to local supply chain support providers.

Hand-holding support throughout the application and approval process.

Helping expatriate families settle in.

If required, assist in the resolution of issues with State/ Federal agencies during construction of industrial/ enterprise facility and well as post completion.

GUIDELINES ON INVESTING IN PENANG

For more information on the guidelines, you can visit the Malaysian Industrial Development Authority (MIDA) website at (www.mida.gov.my), which is our partner and the national agency in charge of the promotion and coordination of industrial and services investments in the country.

Getting Started

  • General Guidelines & Facilities
  • Manufacturing Sector
  • Services Sector

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Taxation

  • Taxation in Malaysia
  • Chargeable Income Classes
  • Company Tax
  • Personal Income Tax
  • Withholding Tax

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Registering a Business

  • Registering Business Entities In Malaysia
  • Guidelines On Equity Policy
  • Approval of Manufacturing Projects

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Intellectual Property Protection

  • Intellectual Property
  • Patents
  • Trade Marks
  • Copyright

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Business Location

  • Penang Industrial Zone
  • Strategic location highlight
  • Free Industrial Zone highlight
  • Expressway highlight
  • Penang Airport

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Banking, Financial & Exchange

  • Financial System
  • Export Credit Refinancing
  • Securities Market
  • Labuan Financial Services

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Human Resources

  • Malaysia’s Workforce
  • Manpower Development
  • Labour Costs
  • Facilities For Recruitment
  • Labour Standards

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Incentive for Business

  • Investment Incentives Portal (i-Incentives)
  • Incentives offered including Tax exemptions, grants, soft loans and etc.

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CONNECT WITH US TODAY!

Our team is ready to assist you. We are equipped with industry insights and well-connected network, advising you on every aspect of investing in Penang.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY!

Our team is ready to assist you. We are equipped with industry insights and well-connected network, advising you on every aspect of investing in Penang.

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