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.
What Is The Name Of The Form To Apply For A Business Licence?
- BPL-01-04: Application for Trade/Business/Industrial/Others Licence (New Applications & Addition of Business Types)
- BPL-02-02: Application for Stall/Market/MyKiosk Licence
- BPL-03-02: Application for Entertainment/Entertainment Outlet Licence
- BPL-04-03: Application for Bunting Permit
- BPL-05-02: Application for Bunting Permit (Size above 4’ x 18’)
- BPL-06-02: Application for Temporary Permit/Public Area Permit/Deferment Permit
- BPL-07-02: Application for Additional Business Lot
- BPL-08-03: Application for Public Entertainment Licen