Malaysian business licence·State

Franchise Registration for Foreign Franchisors (FR)

Issued by Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara HidupFranchise Act 1998

Overview

The Franchise Registration for Foreign Franchisors is a license required for foreign entities wishing to sell franchises in Malaysia. It regulates the sale of franchises within the country and ensures compliance with local laws. Foreign franchisors must apply to the Registrar for approval to operate in Malaysia.

Key details

Governing Act

Franchise Act 1998

Agency fees

RM 50 processing + varies by local authority

Validity

Annual renewal typical

Issuing authority

Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup

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

Foreign companies wishing to operate franchises in Malaysia

Application requirements

- Certificate of Company Registration from the country of origin - Certificate of Trademark Registration from the country of origin - 3 years of audited accounts certified by a notary public - Sample Franchise Agreement (complying with the Franchise Act 1998) - Detailed estimate of the initial costs for the franchised business - Proposal of fees to be charged to potential franchisees and justification for each fee

Agency fee breakdown

Processing fee: RM 50.00 Validity period: Ends when the company returns the registration or it is revoked by the Registrar. (One-time registration only)

These are amounts payable to Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.