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DOING BUSINESS IN MALAYSIA
Your Profit Centre in Asia
S.Siva - Director MIDA Germany
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Malaysia’sRanking
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Deutsche Bank Research 2006
Second, after India, as Asia's "growth stars" for the 2006-2020
with China in third position.
A.T.Kearney – Annual Global Services
Location Index, 2007
One of the top 3 countries for Offshore Location Centres
and Outsourcing
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Why Malaysia?
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• Political and Economic Stability• Strong Government Support• Liberal Investment Policies• Transparent Policies• Security of Intellectual Property• Well Developed Infrastructure• Excellent Financial Institutions• Strong Supporting Industries• English Speaking Workforce (Educated,
Trainable and Multi Racial)• Quality of Life • Good Track Record• Member of ASEAN
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Images ofMalaysia
Seeing is believing
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MALAYSIA – Your Profit Centre In AsiaLocation
1. In the very heart of South East Asia2. Between India and China3. Borders 5 countries (Thailand, Singapore,
Indonesia, Brunei and Philippines)
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The City – Kuala Lumpur (KL)
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MALAYSIA – Your Profit Centre In AsiaPutrajayaGovernment’s New Administrative Centre
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MALAYSIA Investment
Opportunitiesin SelectedIndustries
The People (…the young ones)
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Malaysia truly Asia
…and the not so young ones
Multi racial and multi cultural
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ForeignInvestment
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Foreign Investment In Approved Manufacturing Projects (Euro Billion)
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Country No. FDI (Euro)
Japan 60 1,358,904,008
Germany 26 782,666,686
Iran 3 639,116,617
USA 33 629,162,726
Singapore 108 615,036,659
India 8 609,107,804
China 13 392,331,657
Netherlands 9 352,169,835
Major Investors in 2007
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Major ForeignCompanies From
Europe
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In 2007For the Very First Time
A Project from Czech Republic
Spolchemie
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Promoted Sectors
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ManufacturingHigh technology, capital intensive and knowledge driven industries:
• Machinery and Equipments• Biotechnology• Advanced electronics• Optics and photonics• Photovoltaic • Wireless and display technology• Chemical• Petrochemical• Pharmaceutical• Medical devices• ICT
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Services
• Operational Headquarters (OHQ)• Regional Distribution Centre (RDC)• International Procurement Centre (IPC)• Regional Office (RO)• Representative Office (RE)
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Incentives Offered
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Manufacturing Sector
• Full income tax exemption for a period up to 10 years; or
• 100% Investment Tax Allowance (ITA) for 5 years to be offset against 100% of statutory income.
• Reinvestment Allowance of 60% for a period of 15 years (For reinvestment).
• Customised Incentives - granted on request of the company and the merits of each case. Negotiable.
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Facilities
Exemption from import duty and sales tax on raw materials/components
Exemption from import duty and sales tax on production machinery and equipment
Free Zone (FZ) / License Manufacturing Warehouse (LMW)
Free Commercial / Industrial Zone
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Services Sector(OHQ, IPC & RDC)
Full income tax exemption for 10 years
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InvestmentPolicies
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• Foreigners are allowed to hold 100% equity ownership in the manufacturing and related services sectors.
Equity Ownership
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Employment of Expatriates
• Foreign companies are allowed to bring in expatriate personnel to hold
- key posts (posts that are permanently filled by foreigners)
- term posts (posts that are filled by foreigners for a period of 1-5 years)
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• Project Implementation Coordination Unit (PICU) in MIDA HQ will monitor and render assistance to expedite the implementation of approved manufacturing and services projects.
• MIDA State Directors are appointed to ‘hand-hold’ and assist investors in obtaining all necessary approvals until projects are operational.
Implementation of Projects
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Whom to Contact?
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• MIDA is the first point of contact for investors who intend to set up projects in the manufacturing and related services sectors in Malaysia.
• The principal agency responsible for the promotion and coordination of industrial development in the country.
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Services Provided by MIDA (Free of Charge) Services (Initial Stage)• Briefing by MIDA HQ• Meetings with State Authorities• Business matching with Malaysian companies • Visit to companies/suppliers• Visit to potential location
Evaluating & Granting Approval
• Manufacturing License• Tax Incentives• Expatriate Posts• Import Duty Exemptions
Project Implementation Stage• Handhold and assist investor until project is implemented
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COLOGNE
MIDA, 6th Floor, Rolex Haus, Dompropst-Ketzer. 1-9, D 50667 Cologne
Tel:0049 (0) 221124008 Email: [email protected]
MIDA’s Worldwide Network
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Thank you for your kind attention