Malaysian business licence·Federal
Temporary Occupation Licence (LMS)
Issued by Pejabat Tanah Padang TerapLand Conservation Act 1965; Section 72
Overview
The Temporary Occupation Licence (LMS) is required for applicants seeking to occupy government land before obtaining ownership rights. It is issued by the land office to prevent unauthorized occupation while awaiting approval from the relevant authority. This licence is essential for those looking to utilize land for agricultural or other purposes.
Key details
Governing Act
Land Conservation Act 1965; Section 72
Agency fees
RM 490 minimum processing + RM 110 per hectare over 1 hectare
Validity
3 years
Issuing authority
Pejabat Tanah Padang Terap
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Companies, cooperatives
Application requirements
- Applicants must provide required documents to the land office.
- Application letter
- Copy of applicant's identity card
- Copy of the land plan for the area applied for
- Applicants must fill out the application form at the land office and sign it.
- Payment of application fee.
- Action by the land office until the licence is issued.
Agency fee breakdown
1. Minimum payment for LMS or per year.
2. Maximum payment for LMS is for 3 years.
- For rubber, palm oil, village, and other crops, the minimum for under 1 hectare is RM 490.00.
- For excess over 1 hectare, multiply by RM 110.00 (e.g., 1.14 hectares - 0.14 hectares times RM 110.00).
- For orchards, the minimum for under 1 hectare is RM 470.00.
- For excess over 1 hectare, multiply by RM 95.00.
- For paddy fields, the price is calculated per square meter (Area in square meters times RM 0.35).
3. Until approved by the relevant authority in a special meeting.
These are amounts payable to Pejabat Tanah Padang Terap. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.