Licensing and Entrepreneur Development Department | Official Portal Seremban City Council (MBS)

Do I Need To Cancel My Licence If I No Longer Wish To Conduct Business?

Yes. Submit the Licence Cancellation Form, return the original licence, and pay a processing fee of RM10.00.

Is It Necessary To Apply For A Sidewalk Permit If I Place Goods On The Shop’s Sidewalk?

Yes, you are required to apply using the Public Area Permit Application Form BPL-06-02

How Do I Apply To Add A New Type Of Business To My Existing Licence?

You are required to submit an application to add business types by completing the necessary documents and Form BPL-01-04, which can be obtained from the MBS Portal, together with a copy of the original licence.

A processing fee of RM30.00 is applicable.

If My Licence Application Is Deferred, What Is The Maximum Duration Of The Temporary Deferred Permit While I Complete The Required Conditions?

A deferred permit may be issued to the applicant for a maximum period of one (1) year from the date of the deferred decision letter. The permit is issued in 3-month intervals and can be renewed up to 4 times only.

How Can I Apply For A Temporary Permit For A Deferred Business Licence Application?

You are required to complete Form BPL-06, which can be obtained from the MBS Portal, together with a copy of the deferred decision letter, and submit it to the Licensing & Entrepreneur Development Counter at Wisma MBS or the Nilai Branch (the deferred permit will be issued immediately)

What Should I Do If My Business Licence Application Is Deferred?

Refer to the relevant department/agency to obtain the required supporting documents.
Submit a copy of the support letter from the department/agency to the Licensing & Entrepreneur Development Office to be included in the next meeting.
Check the outcome via MBSClick within 2 weeks.

If The Licence Is Approved With Compliance Requirements, Can A Temporary Permit Be Issued?

Yes. A Compliance Temporary Permit may be issued for 3 months (renewable up to 4 times) from the date of the approval meeting.

What Does It Mean If My Business Licence Is Approved With Conditions?

Applicants may collect their business licence at the Licensing & Entrepreneur Development Department Counter (Wisma MBS & Nilai Branch) by bringing:

A copy of the business licence approval letter (can be printed via MBSClick)
A copy of the support letter from the relevant departments, e.g., Fire Department, Police, Building Control Department, MBS & Environmental Health
Department, MBS (refer to the conditions in the approval letter)
Business licence payment (as stated in the approval letter)

How Long Is The Processing Period For A Business Licence Application?

The processing period is 30 working days, with the outcome being Approved/Deferred/Rejected.
Applicants may check their application status via MBSClick after 30 working days.
A Certificate of Operation will be issued within 45 days for businesses not eligible for immediate licensing. Applications will be tabled in a meeting within 30 days from the date of a complete application.