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Business License Application & Renewal Services In Malaysia

Bizskoop provides professional business licensing services to help companies obtain the required permits and approvals to operate legally in Malaysia.

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Free Consultation

We understand your business and goals

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Document Preparation

We prepare and check every requirement

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Submission & Follow-up

We liaise with the authorities for you

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Approval & Handover

You get approved and ready to operate

Rated 5.0 on Google

Businesses across Malaysia trust Bizskoop with their approvals

From ESD and MD Status to Employment Pass renewals, here is what our clients say after working with our team.

AAtiqur Rahman

Atiqur Rahman

EP & Dependent Pass Renewal

"Bizskoop successfully managed the renewal of my Employment Pass together with my spouse's Dependent Pass. I have been using their services for over a year and the support has always been efficient and professional. Reliable and highly recommended."

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PPak Venture

Pak Venture

ESD Approval in 4 Days

"Our company's ESD has just been approved. The application was submitted only 4 days ago. Bizskoop handled the process efficiently and did an excellent job.

They are now assisting us with EP III registration, JTKSM approval, and the upcoming Employment Pass applications for our managerial and skilled expatriates. Professional, responsive, and highly recommended."

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AAhsan Riaz

Ahsan Riaz

Malaysia Digital (MD) Status

"We had an excellent experience working with Bizskoop for our Malaysia Digital (MD) Status application. They provided clear guidance, handled the requirements efficiently, and helped us secure our MD Status approval successfully."

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PPak Venture
Pak VentureESD Approval
GGlobal Crave
Global CraveESD & JTKSM Approval
AAhsan Riaz
Ahsan RiazMD Status
AAtiqur Rahman
Atiqur RahmanEP & Dependent Pass
MMizi Empair
Mizi EmpairCIDB G5 License
KKanij Fatima
Kanij FatimaMD Status (MDEC)
TTarek Youssef
Tarek YoussefEmployment Pass
HHani Arnous
Hani ArnousMyFutureJobs Letter
FFaizan Ali
Faizan AliESD, JTKSM & EP Renewal
AAB Industrial Solution
AB Industrial SolutionCompany Setup & Bank Account
BBakdaulet Konysbek
Bakdaulet KonysbekJTKSM Approval
GGR Travel & Tours
GR Travel & ToursESD Approval
AAbhi Mahajan
Abhi MahajanEP under MDEC
SSama Mtaz
Sama MtazCIDB License Renewal
FFazal Shah Enterprise
Fazal Shah EnterpriseICT Status & EP
EEbsgroup Group
Ebsgroup GroupEP Renewal (IRDA)
TTutelage Training
Tutelage TrainingMyFutureJobs & JTKSM
FFaisal Amin Faisal
Faisal Amin FaisalPLKS to Employment Pass
AAlkhalifa Etsb
Alkhalifa EtsbCompany Incorporation
HHaikal HR
Haikal HRExpatriate Renewal
SShahr Yar
Shahr YarCompany Registration
AAmbreen Ch
Ambreen ChProfessional Visit Pass
TTarar Sahab
Tarar SahabCIDB G5 License
ZZameer Khan
Zameer KhanEmployment Pass
MMultiple Venture
Multiple VentureESD & Employment Pass
TTaha Dhailey
Taha DhaileyMD Status (MDEC)
Your Company Sdn. Bhd.Business licensing overview
Example
Licences secured1 of 4 approved
  • Licence requirement assessmentDone
  • DBKL premise licenceApproved
  • WRT licence applicationIn review
  • CIDB contractor registrationIn review
  • MOF registrationScheduled
Requirement check
Know which licences apply to you We review your business activity and premises, then map out every licence you need.
DBKLWRTCIDBMOF
Renewal tracking
Licences kept valid, year after year We track expiry dates and handle renewals before your licence lapses.
Coordinated with the relevant authorities

What Are Business Licensing Services?

Business licensing services involve identifying, applying for, and securing the licenses and permits required for a business to operate legally in Malaysia.

Depending on the nature of the business, licenses may be required from federal ministries, regulatory bodies, or local authorities. Failure to obtain the correct licenses can result in fines, business disruption, or enforcement action.

Bizskoop ensures that licensing requirements are identified accurately and approvals are handled in compliance with Malaysian regulations.

Who This Service Is For

Our business licensing services support companies that require regulatory approvals to start, expand, or continue operations in Malaysia.

Startups and newly incorporated companies

SMEs and established businesses

Foreign-owned companies operating in Malaysia

Businesses entering regulated industries

Need help with your company?

Talk to our team and get a clear plan for your registrations, filings and approvals.

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Licensing across Malaysia

Our Business Licensing Services

We help businesses secure the right licences and approvals from the ministries and agencies that regulate them, so you can operate, hire and grow without delays.

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MIDA

Malaysian Investment Development Authority

Manufacturing licences and investment approvals, including the justification for expatriate technical, engineering and senior management roles tied to your capital investment.

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MOTAC

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture

Tour, travel and hospitality licences, along with agency endorsements for expatriate operational and management positions.

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MITI

Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry

Import and export permits and trade approvals, plus support for the expatriate roles you need to run international trade operations.

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MOT

Ministry of Transport

Transport and logistics licences and operator approvals, with agency support for expatriate positions in regulated transport sectors.

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WRT

Wholesale & Retail Trade Licence (KPDN)

WRT licences for foreign and local owned companies, from structuring the application to justifying expatriate directors, managers and specialists.

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MAFS

Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security

Approvals for agriculture and food businesses, covering processing and distribution licences and expatriate technical roles.

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CIDB

Construction Industry Development Board

Contractor registration from G1 to G7, grade upgrades and the approvals that back expatriate engineers and project managers.

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MOH

Ministry of Health

Healthcare facility licences and regulatory approvals, plus endorsements for expatriate healthcare professionals and administrators.

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MOF

Ministry of Finance

Supplier registration for government procurement, with support for expatriate roles in finance, contracts and project governance.

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MOE

Ministry of Education

Registration for schools, training and language centres, and approvals for expatriate academic and senior management appointments.

Federal and local authorities Expatriate post justification Renewals tracked for you
Industry-Specific Licences

Industry-Specific Licences

Some sectors are regulated by their own federal ministry or agency. If your business operates in one of them, you need the right licence before you start trading. We prepare the documents, deal with the authority and follow up until the approval is in your hands.

Choose a licence

Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC)

Tour & Travel Agency Licence

Any company that sells tour packages, handles inbound or outbound travel, or runs a ticketing business in Malaysia needs this licence under the Tourism Industry Act 1992. MOTAC looks closely at your company structure, paid-up capital and office setup before it approves.

  • Checking your company and paid-up capital meet MOTAC rules
  • Office premise and signboard preparation before inspection
  • Full application, interview briefing and follow up with MOTAC
Average processing time2 to 3 months
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Ministry of Education (MOE) / JPN

Private Education Institution Registration

International schools, private schools, language centres and tuition centres must be registered under the Education Act 1996 before they can take in students. The State Education Department reviews your premise, courses, management and teaching staff.

  • Premise, classroom and safety layout checks
  • Chairman, principal and teacher permit applications
  • Course approval and registration certificate
Average processing time3 to 6 months
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Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB)

CIDB Contractor Registration

Local and foreign contractors must register with CIDB before they take on any construction work in Malaysia. Your grade, from G1 to G7, sets the size of project you can bid for, and your categories cover building, civil or mechanical and electrical work.

  • Choosing the right grade, category and specialisation
  • Preparing personnel, financial and technical documents
  • Renewals and grade upgrades as your business grows
Average processing time2 to 4 weeks
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Energy Commission (Suruhanjaya Tenaga)

Electrical Contractor Registration

Businesses that carry out electrical installation work must register with Suruhanjaya Tenaga under the Electricity Supply Act 1990. Your class, from A to D, depends on the value of projects you plan to handle and the competent persons you employ.

  • Class assessment based on your project size
  • Competent person and staffing requirements
  • Application, renewal and business address updates
Average processing time1 to 2 months
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National Water Services Commission (SPAN)

Water Services Permit (SPAN)

Contractors who install or repair water supply systems need a permit from SPAN under the Water Services Industry Act 2006. Permits are issued by type and by state, so you only pay for the scope your business actually needs.

  • Selecting the correct permit type and state
  • Preparing company and technical documents
  • Yearly renewal so your permit never lapses
Average processing time1 to 2 months
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Activity-Specific Licences

Activity-Specific Licences

These licences are not tied to one industry. They depend on what your business does, such as supplying to the government, running a premise in Kuala Lumpur, putting up a signboard or working in the digital economy.

Choose a licence

Ministry of Finance (MOF)

MOF Supplier Registration

If you want to supply goods, services or works to government agencies, your company must first be registered with the Ministry of Finance through ePerolehan. The certificate lists the field codes you are allowed to bid for, so getting them right from the start matters.

  • Selecting the right field codes for your business
  • ePerolehan account setup and document submission
  • Renewals and adding new field codes later
Average processing time2 to 4 weeks
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Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC)

Malaysia Digital (MD) Status

Malaysia Digital Status, formerly MSC Status, is awarded to tech companies carrying out approved digital activities. It gives you easier hiring of foreign knowledge workers and other facilitation from MDEC, with or without the tax incentive.

  • Checking your activities qualify as MD activities
  • Business plan and application preparation
  • Meeting conditions after the status is approved
Average processing time1 to 2 months
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Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL)

Business Premise & Signboard Licence

Every business operating from a premise in Kuala Lumpur, from restaurants to retail shops and offices, needs a business licence from DBKL. If you put up a signboard, an advertisement licence is needed too, and both can be applied for together.

  • Premise licence based on your business activity
  • Signboard (advertisement) licence application
  • Yearly renewal reminders and support
Average processing time1 to 2 months
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Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)

Signboard Language Approval

Before the local council approves your signboard, the Bahasa Melayu wording on it must be checked and endorsed by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. It is a small step, but missing it can hold up your whole signboard licence.

  • Reviewing your signboard design and wording
  • Online submission through DBP SahBahasa
  • Using the approval for your council signboard licence
Average processing time1 to 2 weeks
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Local authority licence

Business Premise LicenceLesen Premis Perniagaan

What it is: Permission from your local authority (Pihak Berkuasa Tempatan) to run a business from a physical premise within its area. Every shop, office, restaurant or workshop needs one, and it must be displayed at the premise at all times.

Issued by your local councilDBKL, MBPJ, MBSJ, MPKJ, MBSA and others

Displayed at your premiseOfficers can ask to see it during inspection

Renewed every yearWe remind you before it expires

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Licence categories

Types of Business Premise Licence

There are different types of business premise licence in Malaysia, and the one you need depends on the nature of your business.

For activities that are less straightforward, the local council will assess your application and decide which licence category your business falls under.

Some businesses also need supporting approvals from the relevant ministry or agency before the council will accept the premise licence application. We check this for you at the start, so nothing holds you up later.

Some of the most common premise licences in Malaysia
OfficePejabat Urusan
F&B RestaurantKedai Makanan
Retail ShopKedai Runcit
Barber ShopKedai Gunting Rambut
Flower ShopKedai Bunga
Shoe StoreKedai Kasut
WarehouseGudang / Stor
WorkshopBengkel
What we need from you

We handle the local authority for you. Here are the documents we need:

  1. A complete set of your SSM company documents
  2. Sale and Purchase Agreement or Tenancy Agreement for the premise
  3. Applicant's identity card or passport photo
  4. Office or premise layout plan
  5. Photographs of the business premise
  6. Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC) or Certificate of Fitness (CF)
  7. Quit rent (Cukai Tanah) and assessment (Cukai Taksiran) receipts
  8. Fire Department support letter or Bomba certificate
  9. Photos of the outside of your premise showing where the signboard will go
  10. A colour visual of the signboard with its design, colours and size
Our track record

Bizskoop has helped clients secure these licences:

  • Business premise and signboard licence
  • Wholesale and Retail Trade (WRT) licence
  • CIDB contractor registration
  • MOF supplier registration
  • Malaysia Digital (MD) Status
  • Ministry of Education (MOE) registration
  • MOTAC tour and travel licence
  • Energy Commission electrical contractor
  • SPAN water services permit
  • MIDA manufacturing licence
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Trusted by businesses across Malaysia

1,000+

Businesses Incorporated

98%

Client Satisfaction Rate

15+

Years in Malaysia

40+

Government Authorities Navigated

Why companies choose Bizskoop

Built around your business, not just the paperwork

One-stop Business Advisory

We can help with everything from incorporation to accounting, HR consulting, business licensing, employment pass and more.

Fastest Processing Times

We have direct relationships with SSM, ESD, Immigration and all key regulators.

End-to-End Accountability

One dedicated account manager. No hand-offs, no gaps, no surprises.

Proactive Communication

Dedicated account managers keep you informed at every stage — no chasing required.

Long-term
Growth

Strong foundations for
lasting success

Transparent & Affordable

No hidden costs, 100% refundable (for selected services), and reasonably priced

Trusted by hundreds of companies and individuals, Bizskoop delivers compliant, practical business solutions in Malaysia. Speak to our team today for professional support you can rely on.

Let's build your Malaysia operations — together.

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