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No. Question Answer
1

Where can the Business Registration Form be obtained?

Business Registration Form can be obtained at any SSM counter either SSM Headquarter or State Office excluded Sabah and Sarawak. Form also can be download from website SSM www.ssm.com.my
2

What is the period of new registration or renewal for a business?

The business can be register or renew for a period not exceeding five (5) years.
3

Can a business change the business name?

There is no provision under Registration of Businesses Act 1956 allows a business to change name.  Need to register a new business.
4

What are the fees applicable for a sole proprietorship or partnership?

(a) Registration fee for a sole proprietorship using own name as per identity card is RM30.00.
(b) Registration fee for a sole proprietorship using a trade name is RM60.00.
(c) Registration fee for a partnership is RM60.00.
5

Can a company registered under the Companies Act 1965 start a business under the Registration of Businesses Act 1956?

Pursuant to section 4 of the Registration of Businesses Act 1956, this Act is not applicable for a business which is exclusively owned and carried on by any company registered under the Companies Act 1965.
6

What are the form to be used for changes of business particulars such as business address, nature of business, branch address and particular of partner?

Notify SSM within 30 days from the date of changes with the submission of Forms:
(a) Form B1 – Changes in address of the place of business
(b) Form B2 – Changes in the nature of business
(c) Form B3 – Changes in the branch address
(d) Form B4 – Changes in the particulars of ownership
Registration fee – RM20.00
7

How to renew a Business Registration Certificate?

Complete Form A1 together with the prescribed fee:
Business (name per IC) – RM30.00 per year
Trade name – RM60.00 per year
8

Can the business that had expired more than 12 months be renewed?

It is not allowed. Need to re-register the business.
9

How to register a business?

a. If the applicant is using his own name as per identity card as the business name:

  • there is no need to apply for approval of the business name.
  • Complete Form A (Registration of a New Business) together with copy his identity card.
  • Registration fee RM30.00.

b. If the applicant is using a trade name as the business name:

  • The applicant needs to submit an application for approval of the business name (Form PNA.42).
  • Once the business name approved, complete Form A (Registration of a New Business).
  • Attached a copy of his identity card and letter of approval from Government Agency (if applicable).
  • Registration fee RM60.00.
10

What is the type of business can be registered?
  1. Sole proprietorship (one owner)
  2. Partnership (2 to 20 owners)
11

Can a partnership change its status to sole proprietorship?

A partnership can change its status to sole proprietorship by registering such a change using Form B4 and registration fee is RM20.00.
12

Where to submit the Business Registration application?

The application can be submitted at any SSM counter either Headquarter or State Office excluded Sabah and Sarawak. Application can also be submitted via online using SSM e-Lodgement services by browsing website SSM www.ssm.com.my or website Portal MAMPU www.malaysia.gov.my