License / Permit / Service Description
- Professional MOTAC TOBTAB licence application and tourism compliance coordination services for eligible companies in Malaysia. We assist with reviewing the proposed tourism activity, identifying the relevant licence scope, reviewing company and supporting documents, coordinating application requirements and following up with MOTAC where applicable.Our service is suitable for Sdn. Bhd. companies planning to operate domestic tours, outbound tours or travel agency services, subject to the applicable ownership, paid-up capital, premises, course and licensing requirements.We also assist clients to identify whether additional scope or separate requirements apply for activities such as Umrah, Ziarah, branch operations or other specialised tourism services. Final approval remains subject to MOTAC and the relevant authorities.
Related Departments / Regulatory Bodies
- Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC)
- MOTAC Tourism Licensing and Enforcement Division
- Relevant MOTAC State Office, where applicable
- Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM)
- Local Authority (PBT), where applicable
- Travel and Tours Management Course (TTMC) provider recognised under MOTAC requirements
- Appointed Company Secretary
- Relevant financial institution or company bank
- Other authorities or organisations, depending on the tourism activity
License Name ( Bahasa Malayu )
- Lesen Perniagaan Pengendalian Pelancongan dan Perniagaan Agensi Pengembaraan
Application Scenarios & Business Necessity
- Company intends to operate domestic tour packages in Malaysia.
- Company plans to organise outbound travel packages.
- Business intends to provide travel agency services within the approved scope.
- Existing company is preparing to apply for a new TOBTAB licence.
- Tourism business wishes to add an eligible licence field.
- Licensed company plans to open a branch, subject to applicable requirements.
- Company is reviewing whether its ownership and paid-up capital meet the proposed licence scope.
- Business requires assistance coordinating company, premises and course documents.
- Company intends to conduct a specialised activity such as Umrah or Ziarah and requires a separate eligibility review.
- Existing licence holder requires support to review renewal or compliance requirements.
Important Rules & Compliance Standards
- The proposed activity must match the licence field approved by MOTAC.
- A new TOBTAB applicant must meet MOTAC’s applicable Sdn. Bhd. requirements.
- Paid-up capital and ownership requirements vary according to the proposed licence field, shareholder structure and premises location.
- The company’s registered business information must meet MOTAC’s requirements for the intended activity.
- The company must provide accurate shareholder, director, banking and other supporting information.
- The required company representative must fulfil the applicable TTMC course requirements for a new application.
- Foreign ownership or foreign corporate participation must be reviewed against the applicable MOTAC requirements.
- Umrah, Ziarah, MM2H, branch operations and other specialised activities may be subject to separate conditions or applications.
- The company must comply with licence conditions, advertising requirements and renewal obligations.
- A TOBTAB licence does not automatically replace a local authority business licence, vehicle permit or other approval that may be required.
- Government fees, paid-up capital, course fees, premises costs and third-party charges are excluded unless stated in the quotation.
- This service does not guarantee approval. The decision remains subject to MOTAC.
Compound & Legal Penalties
- Notice or enforcement action for conducting a licensable activity without the required licence.
- Investigation or action for operating outside the approved licence scope.
- Compound, fine, prosecution or other action, depending on the offence and applicable law.
- Suspension or cancellation of a licence where applicable.
- Requirement to correct inaccurate information or non-compliant advertising.
- Delay or rejection of an application due to incomplete documents or unmet requirements.
- Additional costs for document updates, professional services or compliance rectification.
- Possible action against the company or responsible persons, where applicable.
Frequently Asked Question
It is a licence for eligible companies to conduct approved tour operating and/or travel agency activities under MOTAC requirements.
Inbound generally relates to tour operating within Malaysia. Outbound relates to tour operating outside Malaysia, subject to the approved field and applicable requirements.
MOTAC’s new licence guideline requires an applicant to be a Sdn. Bhd. company. The company must also meet the other applicable conditions.
The amount depends on the licence field, ownership structure and premises location. The applicable MOTAC guideline should be reviewed for the specific company.
The applicable TTMC requirements must be fulfilled for a new licence application. The eligible company representative and course requirements should be checked against MOTAC’s current guideline.
Eligibility depends on the ownership structure, proposed licence field and applicable MOTAC conditions. Foreign individual and foreign corporate participation should be reviewed carefully before applying.
No. Umrah or Ziarah is a specialised field subject to separate MOTAC requirements and approval.
No. A local authority licence and other approvals may still be required for the premises and activities.
No, unless specifically stated in the quotation. Government fees, course fees, premises costs and other third-party charges are also separate unless stated.
Yes. Conzlab can assist with scope review, document coordination, application preparation and follow-up. Approval remains subject to MOTAC.
Penny Lim , Legal Consulting
Ms. Penny is responsible for identifying possible legal issues and implementing solutions in the areas of government regulation, customer protection, and fair employment. Legal Counsel. Ms. Penny can advise on legal issues such as government and business permits, review legal documents before signing them, and complete legal research as needed by the company
