Malaysian business licence·Federal
Trader or Taxidermist Licence (TTL)
Issued by Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN)Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716]
Overview
The Trader or Taxidermist Licence (TTL) is required for individuals conducting business involving protected wildlife under the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010. Each branch of the business must obtain a valid licence from the Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN). This licence ensures compliance with wildlife protection regulations.
Key details
Governing Act
Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 [Act 716]
Agency fees
RM 300 processing + RM 200 annual
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN)
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, partnerships, sole proprietorships
Application requirements
- Bring a copy of the previous year's Trader/Taxidermist Licence
- Fill out the application form available on the PERHILITAN website or at the state PERHILITAN licensing counter
- Include the following documents with the application form:
- Copy of identification card/passport
- Recent photograph
- Copy of company registration certificate (SSM)
- Copy of local authority licence/approval letter
- The business must be licensed by PERHILITAN to be valid.
- The licence is valid for the period stated on it.
- The licence must be displayed prominently at the premises.
- The licence is only valid in the state that issued it.
- The licence holder must apply for a new business licence 14 days before the expiry date.
- The licence is valid for only one business premise as stated.
- The licence is non-transferable.
- The licence must be shown upon request by enforcement officers.
- The licence cannot be altered; a new licence must be printed if details change.
- The licence holder must record all transactions in the Wildlife Trader/Taxidermist Register issued by PERHILITAN.
- Wildlife acquisition must be from licensed wildlife traders/taxidermists/hunters.
Agency fee breakdown
Wildlife Business RM: RM 300/year
Taxidermy: RM 200/year
These are amounts payable to Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN). Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.