MSIC Codes For Trading And Retail Business Activities In Malaysia

MSIC Codes For Trading And Retail Business Activities In Malaysia

We’ve published an explanation of the role of Malaysia Standard Industrial Classification codes in registering a business and even a full list of MSIC codes.

However, we’d like to narrow things down by industry – so below you’ll find a list of MSIC codes for retail and trading, followed by examples of code and business descriptions of successfully incorporated businesses.

You’re welcome – now let’s begin!

Motor vehicle MSIC codes

Sale of motor vehicles

NEW CODES (MSIC 2008)DESCRIPTION
45101Wholesale and retail of new motor vehicles
45102Wholesale and retail of used motor vehicles
45103Sale of industrial, commercial, and agriculture vehicles – new
45104Sale of industrial, commercial, and agriculture vehicles – used
45105Sale by commission agents
45106Car auctions
45109Sale of other motor vehicles n.e.c.
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Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles

NEW CODES (MSIC 2008)DESCRIPTION
45201Maintenance and repair of motor vehicles
45202Spraying and painting
45203Washing and polishing (car wash)
45204Repair of motor vehicle seats
45205Installation of parts and accessories not as part of the manufacturing process
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Sale of motor vehicle parts and accessories

NEW CODES (MSIC 2008)DESCRIPTION
45300Wholesale and retail sale of all kinds of parts, components, supplies, tools, and accessories for motor vehicles
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Sale, maintenance, and repair of motorcycles and related parts and accessories

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
45401Wholesale and retail sale of motorcycles
45402Wholesale and retail sale of parts and accessories for motorcycles
45403Repair and maintenance of motorcycles
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Wholesale MSIC codes

Trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46100Wholesale on a fee or contract basis
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Agricultural raw materials and live animals

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46201Wholesale of rubber
46202Wholesale of palm oil
46203Wholesale of lumber and timber
46204Wholesale of flowers and plants
46205Wholesale of livestock
46209Wholesale of agricultural raw materials and live animals n.e.c.
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Food, beverages, and tobacco

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46311Wholesale of meat, poultry, and eggs
46312Wholesale of fish and other seafood
46313Wholesale of fruits
46314Wholesale of vegetables
46319Wholesale of meat, fish, fruits, and vegetables n.e.c.
46321Wholesale of rice, other grains, flour, and sugars
46322Wholesale of dairy products
46323Wholesale of confectionary
46324Wholesale of biscuits, cakes, breads, and other bakery products
46325Wholesale of coffee, tea, cocoa, and other beverages
46326Wholesale of beer, wine, and spirits
46327Wholesale of tobacco, cigar, and cigarettes
46329Wholesale of other foodstuffs
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Household goods

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46411Wholesale of yarn and fabrics
46412Wholesale of household linen, towels, and blankets
46413Wholesale of clothing
46414Wholesale of clothing accessories
46415Wholesale of fur articles
46416Wholesale of footwear
46417Wholesale of haberdashery
46419Wholesale of textiles, clothing n.e.c.
46421Wholesale of pharmaceutical and medical goods
46422Wholesale of perfumeries, cosmetics, soap, and toiletries
46431Wholesale of bicycles and their parts and accessories
46432Wholesale of photographic and optical goods
46433Wholesale of leather goods and travel accessories
46434Wholesale of musical instruments, games, and toys, sports goods
46441Wholesale of handicrafts and artificial flowers
46442Wholesale of cut flowers and plants
46443Wholesale of watches and clocks
46444Wholesale of jewellery
46491Wholesale of household furniture
46492Wholesale of household appliances
46493Wholesale of lighting equipment
46494Wholesale of household utensils and cutlery, crockery, glassware, chinaware, and pottery
46495Wholesale of woodenware, wickerwork, and corkware
46496Wholesale of electrical and electronic goods
46497Wholesale of stationery, books, magazines, and newspapers
46499Wholesale of other household goods n.e.c.
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Machinery, equipment, and supplies

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46510Wholesale of computer hardware, software, and peripherals
46521Wholesale of telephone and telecommunications equipment, cell phones, pagers
46522Wholesale of electronic components and wiring accessories
46531Wholesale of agricultural machinery, equipment, and supplies
46532Wholesale of lawn mowers however operated
46591Wholesale of office machinery and business equipment, except computers and computer peripheral equipment
46592Wholesale of office furniture
46593Wholesale of computer-controlled machines tools
46594Wholesale of industrial machinery, equipment, and supplies
46595Wholesale of construction and civil engineering machinery and equipment
46596Wholesale of lift escalators, air-conditioning, security, and fire fighting equipment
46599Wholesale of other machinery for use in industry, trade, navigation, and other services n.e.c.
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Other specialised wholesale

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46611Wholesale of petrol, diesel, lubricants
46612Wholesale of liquefied petroleum gas
46619Wholesale of other solid, liquid, and gaseous fuels and related products n.e.c.
46621Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous metal ores and metals
46622Wholesale of ferrous and non-ferrous semi-finished metal ores and products n.e.c.
46631Wholesale of logs, sawn timber, plywood, veneer, and related products
46632Wholesale of paints and varnish
46633Wholesale of construction materials
46634Wholesale of fittings and fixtures
46635Wholesale of hot water heaters
46636Wholesale of sanitary installation and equipment
46637Wholesale of tools
46639Wholesale of other construction materials, hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment and supplies n.e.c.
46691Wholesale of industrial chemicals
46692Wholesale of fertilisers and agrochemical products
46693Wholesale of plastic materials in primary forms
46694Wholesale of rubber scrap
46695Wholesale of textile fibres
46696Wholesale of paper in bulk, packaging materials
46697Wholesale of precious stones
46698Wholesale of metal and non-metal waste and scrap and materials for recycling
46699Dismantling of automobiles, computers, televisions, and other equipment to obtain and re-sell usable parts
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Non-specialised wholesale trade

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
46901Wholesale of aquarium fishes, pet birds, and animals
46902Wholesale of animal/pet food
46909Wholesale of a variety of goods without any particular specialisation n.e.c.
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Retail MSIC codes

Sale in non-specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47111Provision stores
47112Supermarket
47113Mini market
47114Convenience stores
47191Department stores
47192Department stores and supermarkets
47193Hypermarket
47194News agent and miscellaneous goods store
47199Other retail sale in non-specialised stores n.e.c.
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Food, beverages, and tobacco in specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47211Retail sale of rice, flour, other grains, and sugars
47212Retail sale of fresh or preserved vegetables and fruits
47213Retail sale of dairy products and eggs
47214Retail sale of meat and meat products (including poultry)
47215Retail sale of fish, other seafood, and products thereof
47216Retail sale of bakery products and sugar confectionery
47217Retail sale of mee, kuey teow, mee hoon, wantan skins, and other food products made from flour or soya
47219Retail sale of other food products n.e.c.
47221Retail sale of beer, wine, and spirits
47222Retail sale of tea, coffee, soft drinks, mineral water, and other beverages
47230Retail sale of tobacco products in specialised stores
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Automotive fuel in specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47300Retail sale of automotive fuel in specialised stores
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Information & communications equipment in specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47411Retail sale of computers, computer equipment, and supplies
47412Retail sale of video game consoles and non-customised software
47413Retail sale of telecommunication equipment
47420Retail sale of audio and video equipment in specialised stores
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Other household equipment in specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47510Retail sale of textiles in specialised stores
47520Retail sale of construction materials, hardware, paints, and glass
47531Retail sale of carpets and rugs
47532Retail sale of curtains and net curtains
47533Retail sale of wallpaper and floor coverings
47591Retail sale of household furniture
47592Retail sale of articles for lighting
47593Retail sale of household utensils and cutlery, crockery, glassware, chinaware, and pottery
47594Retail sale of wood, cork goods, and wickerwork goods
47595Retail sale of household appliances
47596Retail sale of musical instruments and scores
47597Retail sale of security systems
47598Retail sale of household articles and equipment n.e.c.
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Cultural and recreation goods in specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47611Retail sale of office supplies and equipment
47612Retail sale of books, newspapers, and stationery
47620Retail sale of musical records, audio tapes, compact discs, cassettes, video tapes, VCDs, DVDs, blank tapes, and discs
47631Retail sale of sports goods and equipment
47632Retail sale of fishing equipment
47633Retail sale of camping goods
47634Retail sale of boats and equipment
47635Retail sale of bicycles and related parts and accessories
47640Retail sale of games and toys, made of all materials
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Sale of other goods in specialised stores

MSIC CodeDESCRIPTION
47711Retail sale of articles of clothing, articles of fur, and clothing accessories
47712Retail sale of footwear
47713Retail sale of leather goods, accessories of leather and leather substitutes
47721Stores specialised in retail sale of pharmaceuticals, medical, and orthopaedic goods
47722Stores specialised in retail sale of perfumery, cosmetic, and toilet articles
47731Retail sale of photographic and precision equipment
47732Retail sale of watches and clocks
47733Retail sale of jewellery
47734Retail sale of flowers, plants, seeds, fertilisers
47735Retail sale of souvenirs, craftwork, and religious articles
47736Retail sale of household fuel oil, cooking gas, coal, and fuel wood
47737Retail sale of spectacles and other optical goods
47738Retail sale of aquarium fishes, pet animals, and pet food
47739Other retail sale of new goods in specialised stores n.e.c.
47741Retail sale of second-hand books
47742Retail sale of second-hand electrical and electronic goods
47743Retail sale of antiques
47744Activities of auctioning houses (retail)
47749Retail sale of second-hand goods n.e.c.
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Sales via stalls and markets

NEW CODES (MSIC 2008)DESCRIPTION
47810Retail sale of food, beverages, and tobacco products via stalls or markets
47820Retail sale of textiles, clothing, and footwear via stalls or markets
47891Retail sale of carpets and rugs via stalls or markets
47892Retail sale of books via stalls or markets
47893Retail sale of games and toys via stalls or markets
47894Retail sale of household appliances and consumer electronics via stalls or markets
47895Retail sale of music and video recordings via stalls or markets
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Sales not in stores, stalls, or markets

NEW CODES (MSIC 2008)DESCRIPTION
47911Retail sale of any kind of product by mail order
47912Retail sale of any kind of product over the Internet
47913Direct sale via television, radio, and telephone
47914Internet retail auctions
47991Retail sale of any kind of product by direct sales or door-to-door sales persons
47992Retail sale of any kind of product through vending machines
47999Other retail sale not in stores, stalls, or markets n.e.c.
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Choose up to three MSIC codes!

When incorporating a Sdn Bhd, there is a section in the Superform asking for your ‘general nature of business’ – a summary of business activities.

This is done with two things:

  1. Up to three MSIC codes, and
  2. A long-form business description of up to 200 words

If your business conducts a variety of retail and trading activities, choose three MSIC codes that best describe it collectively.

Then use the long-form description to fill in gaps the codes can’t adequately describe. 

20 examples of MSIC code + description

Over the years, we’ve helped incorporate hundreds of businesses in various areas of wholesale, retail, and trading in Malaysia. 

Here are examples we hope can help you settle on MSIC codes and business description.

For Vegetable and Poultry businesses:

example of msic code For Vegetable and Poultry businesses

For Electronics and Machinery businesses:

example of msic code For Electronics and Machinery businesses

For Electronic Devices businesses:

example of msic code For Electronic Devices businesses

For Motor Vehicle and Spare Parts businesses:

example of msic code For Motor Vehicle and Spare Parts businesses

For Professional Consultancy businesses:

example of msic code For Professional Consultancy businesses

For Ecommerce and Retail of Toys & Games businesses:

examlpe of msic code For Ecommerce and Retail of Toys & Games businesses

For Wholesale of Caffeinated Beverages businesses:

example of msic code For Wholesale of Caffeinated Beverages businesses

For Retail and Wholesale Fresh Produce & Sundry businesses:

example of msic code For Retail and Wholesale Fresh Produce & Sundry businesses

For Industrial Vessel businesses:

example of msic code For Industrial Vessel businesses

For Retail and Wholesale of Food Products & Tabacco businesses:

example of msic For Retail and Wholesale of Food Products & Tabacco businesses

For Fresh Produce businesses:

example of msic code For Fresh Produce businesses

For Industrial Equipment businesses:

example of msic code For Industrial Equipment businesses

For Retail & Wholesale of Variety of Products businesses:

example of msic code For Retail and Wholesale Fresh Produce & Sundry businesses

For Foods and Clothing businesses:

example of msic code For Foods and Clothing businesses

For Retail & Wholesale of Jewellery businesses:

For Retail & Wholesale of Jewellery businesses

For Professional Services and Wholesale of Textile businesses:

example of msic code For Professional Services and Wholesale of Textile businesses

For Foods and Confectionary businesses:

example of msic code For Foods and Confectionary businesses

For Food and Catering businesses:

example of msic code For Food and Catering businesses

For Retail & Wholesale of Variety of Products businesses:

example of msic code fro For Retail & Wholesale of Variety of Products

For Alcoholic Beverages businesses:

example of a msic code For Alcoholic Beverages businesses

How much do retail and trading licenses cost?

You’ll almost certainly need the usual premise and signboard composite licenses, but as retail and trading involve multiple activity and industry specific licenses, we couldn’t give you a conclusive answer if you put a gun to our head!

For an accurate estimate of necessary licenses and fee / timeline estimates, get in touch with our team today!

Let MISHU register your Sdn Bhd

Need help with selecting the right combination of MSIC codes or writing a detailed business description? Our team would love to be help – get in touch today!

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