Customs Launches Nationwide F&B Registration Operation

BUKIT MERTAJAM, May 20 (Bernama) -- The Royal Malaysian Customs Department (JKDM) has launched the Food and Beverages (F&B) Registration Operation 2026 simultaneously nationwide from May 11 to July 10.

The operation was launched by Deputy Director-General of Customs (Customs and Internal Taxation) Siti Mang at the Seberang Jaya Customs Complex here today.

In a statement, JKDM said the operation was aimed at identifying companies or individuals providing food and beverage preparation services that are subject to service tax under Group B of the First Schedule of the Service Tax Regulations 2018.

The department said besides focusing on companies or individuals involved in food and beverage preparation services, the operation also covers companies awarded government tenders for food and beverage services.

“The implementation of the operation is also intended to enhance industry understanding of legislation under the Service Tax Act 2018.

“As of May 2026, the number of registered persons under food and beverage preparation services subject to service tax stood at 11,604, representing 10.98 per cent of the total 105,681 persons registered under the Service Tax Act 2018,” the statement read.

The department said JKDM remains committed to strengthening tax compliance, contributing towards increased national revenue and supporting the economic development agenda under the MADANI Economy framework, which emphasises a balance between economic prosperity, public well-being and national sustainability.

-- BERNAMA