LEGAL ASPECTS IN

HOSPITALITY
INDUSTRY
(DHM2623)
BUSINESS LICENSING
 TABLE OF CONTENTS
WHAT IS BUSINESS 01 02 LEARNING
LICENSING? OUTCOME

5 TYPES OF LICENSING 03 04 FOOD SAFETY

SUPERVISOR
LEARNING OUTCOME

● List down various business licenses needed.

● Define who is a food safety supervisor.
● List down responsibilities of a food safety supervisor.
01
BUSINESS
LICENSING
Business licenses are your Good Friend

-
- The implementation of business licenses and
permits has always benefited business owners in
some way or another.
- Especially in Malaysia, business start-ups are
well encouraged and the government
bodies are ready to guide and support
aspiring entrepreneurs to kickstart their
business journey.
- However, business licenses are vital for this
journey to be successful.
5 TYPES OF FOOD BUSINESS LICENSES

PRIORITY ALSO NEEDED

03
BUSINESS PREMISE LICENSE

04
01 SIGNBOARD LICENSE
02
SURUHANJAYA INCOME TAX
SYARIKAT BUSINESS 05
MALAYSIA LICENSE ALCOHOL BUSINESS
(SSM) LICENSE
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 SURUHANJAYA SYARIKAT MALAYSIA

01 02 03
Get yourself to the Bring along lists of your You will need to identify your business structure.
If you are running the business on your own, then
nearest SSM office and business names so you can you can head with Proprietorship or if you have
register your business with pick the most appropriate business partners, you can opt to either PLT/LLP
or Partnership.
a fee of RM60 at the one for your business.
counter
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INCOME TAX BUSINESS LICENSE
01
Can easily register your business for
income tax in a few hassle-free
steps. It protects and benefits you,
your business and your employees
in the long term.
02
Need not head to the
Lembaga Hasil Dalam
Negeri office to register.
03
Work easier with eDaftar as you
can put in your application
online for income tax file.
04
Provide supporting documents
according to the requirements and
receive the reference number
within three (3) working days.
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 BUSINESS PREMISE LICENSE
01
If there is a need for a physical commercial
premise for your business, apply for a
Business Premise License at the nearest State
Authority.

02
How do I know if I need to have a
commercial premise? Consider the
size and nature of your food
business.

03
If you can run your business from
home, you need not think of this
hassle.
SIGNBOARD LICENSE
01
Signboard is crucial, especially for
branding purposes

02
Having a signboard for your business needs to
follow the given rules and regulations set by the
government.

03
Signboard and premise licenses Malaysia fees
of RM2000-RM3000 include the agent and
government fees. If your business premise is
located in more places, an additional charge
will be applicable.
 LICENSE BASED ON BUSINESS
SIGNBOARD PREMISE
BUSINESS FORMAT
LICENSE LICENSE

PROPRIETORSHIP

PARTNERSHIP

PRIVATE LIMITED
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ALCIHOL BUSINESS LICENSE
01
If you were to open a business premise for
real sale of alcoholic beverages for
consumption within premises, you can opt for
Public House License.

02
If the business sale has the sole purpose of
customer consumption of alcohol within the
business premise, apply for the Beer House
License.

03
Consumption outside of premise will require
Retail Shop License and wholesale liquor
require Wholesale Dealer’s License.
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 02
FOOD SAFETY
SUPERVISOR
 ACTIVITY

DISCUSS IN YOUR GROUPS HOW SHOULD

WE ENSURE FOOD QUALITY AND
SAFETY.
FOOD SAFETY
• Being certified by MeSTI in Malaysia, your food product
is considered trustable and you can expand your business
throughout Malaysia.

• You go a level higher when later you get certified from

HALAL by Jakim. You will be able to penetrate your food
business into countries that accept HALAL certified
products.

• So, in order for your Ready-To-Eat food business to grow

bigger, you need to ensure that your business foundation
and method of running your business is on the right track.
And, for that to happen you will need a Food Safety
Supervisor. Especially when it comes to checking on your
production process.
 FOOD SAFETY SUPERVISOR
01
Being aware of all relevant food
safety application to food
businesses.
03
Recognise, prevent and alleviate
food safety hazards in the food
business AND ensure HYGIENE.
02
Monitor all food handlers to make sure
the food handling process is done
properly abiding the rules and
regulations.
04
Ensure your business’s food safety
programme is updated and accurately
maintained.
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