Registration Procedure for Sole Proprietorship

1. Complete a name search form obtainable from the Companies Commission of Malaysia (CCM) to ensure the name you choose for your business has not been used by other traders.
2. Upon approval, get a Form A from CCM
3. Complete the form
4. The form should be verified by either a Member of Parliament, or a lawyer , or a Commissioner of Oaths, or other professionals
5. Submit the form with a copy of your identification card
6. Pay a registration fee of RM60 if the name you chose bears the trade name (e.g. Ahmad Enterprise) or RM30 if the name bears your given name (without the word "Enterprise")

You can also do the above online at e-info/ name search in the CCM website, or via this link.

To register your company online, please click here.

Renewal of Registration Certificate for Sole Proprietorship

1. The certificate of registration is valid one year from date of issue. The renewal fee is RM60 for a trade name and RM30 for your given name.
2. The CCM grants a 30-day grace period for renewal after the expiry date. Late renewal will be penalized. You can renew your certificate at the post office. In irder to do so, you must:
3. Submit your application within 30 days before the expiry date
4. You have not more than 5 branches
5. There is no compound on the registered business
6. The business is not blacklisted
7. You must bring along the old certificate of registration.

To renew your business registration online, please click here.

Changes or Additions in Business Particulars for Sole Proprietorship

If you have to change or add any particulars, you should make an immediate application to the CCM.

You should obtain Form B for Changes in Business Particulars. There are four types of Form B

1. B1 for change of principal business address
2. B2 for change of nature of business
3. B3 for change of branch particulars
4. B4 for ownership particulars

The CCM charges RM20 for each Form B registration. An additional RM5 will be charged for each branch.

To change your particulars online, please click here.