How to Register a Business With SSM Online

If you are looking to start a business, you can now register your business online via the Companies Commission of Malaysia's (SSM) ezBiz.

Businesses that can be registered under SSM

According to SSM, the business includes every form of trade, commerce, craftsmanship, calling, profession, or other activity carried on for the purposes of profit but does not include any office or employment or any charitable undertaking or any occupation defined in the schedule under the provisions of the Business Registration Act 1956 (ROBA 1956).

In addition to the business of selling goods or food, other services such as freelance services are also covered under the businesses that can be registered under SSM.

However, ROBA 1956 only covers businesses operating in West Malaysia, covering the peninsula and the Federal Territories. 

Under SSM, there are two types of businesses:

• Sole Proprietorship: the business is wholly owned by an owner.

• Partnership Business: a business owned by a minimum of two (2) persons and not more than twenty (20) partners.

What do you need to register your business?

• To be the owner of a business, you must be a Malaysian Citizen or a Permanent Resident.

• The owner must be at least 18 years old.

• Only owners or partners can register their business.

Here are other conditions and guidelines:

• New business registration is only valid for one year and does not exceed five years on each registration. 

• Even if the business is registered with SSM, owners must obtain licences, permits or approval letters from relevant authorities to operate. 

• Anyone that carries on business without registering commits an offence under ROBA 1956. If convicted, they are liable to a fine not exceeding RM50,000 or imprisonment for a term not more than two years, or both.

Registering business name

1. You may register your business using your personal name or a trade name.

2. If your business name uses the personal name stated in the IC, you will not need to apply for the business name. For instance: Ruslan bin Mohamad, Ramasamy a/l Mutusamy

3. Trade Name is the name of the proposed business. You must obtain prior approval from the Registrar of Business. For instance: Kedai Dobi Lucky, Mewah Star Catering, or APS Unggul Enterprise.

Sign up as an ezBiz user before registering your business

1. Go to ezbiz.ssm.com.my.

2. Click SIGN UP if you are a first-time user.

3. In the TYPE ID field, select NRIC. Type your IC number in the ID NO field and your full name in the NAME AS PER IC field.

4. Click REGISTER, tick at the Declaration part, and when you're done, click SAVE.

5. A notification will be sent via email along with a reference number. 

6. You will now need to verify your ID via email. Continue below.

Verifying your ID via email

1. Log into ezBiz and go to User Profile.

2. Click the sub-menu User Verification Request.

3. Click Add New.

4. Attach these documents:

   1. A front and back copy of your IC and attach it under Upload MyKad.

   2. A clear picture of the applicant holding their IC at neck level under Upload Selfie.

   3. One official document, such as Driving Licence/Passport/Birth certificate/Utility bill on their name under Supporting Document.

5. SSM will process your application.

6. You will receive an email from SSM saying that you have successfully activated your ezBiz User Account. You can now enjoy the services offered on ezBiz.

7. If the application is not complete, you will receive an email from SSM and re-send the above-mentioned documents. 

Registering a business online via ezBiz

1. Go to ezbiz.ssm.com.my.

2. Select MY BUSINESS SERVICE.

3. Under the NEW BUSINESS tab, select NEW BUSINESS REGISTRATION.

4. Fill in the Business Registration Form (Form A) with the following data: 

   1. Business name,

   2. Commencement date of business,

   3. Principal place of business,

   4. Address of the branch of business (if any),

   5. Owner and partners information,

   6. Type of business, and

   7. Copy of the Partnership Agreement (if any).

5. Once complete, make the payment according to your preferred method.

6. If successful, you will receive a confirmation notification from SSM.

7. You may receive the Business Registration Certificate within one hour from the time payment is made.

SSM ezBiz Registration Fee

The fees/charges needed to register a business with SSM are as follows:

• Sole Proprietorship using own name as stated on identity card: RM30.00.

• Sole Proprietorship or partnership using trade name: RM60.00.

• Registration of branch: RM5.00 per branch.

• Business Information Printout: RM10.00

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