Apply Trading License for Private Limited or Limited Company (Sdn Bhd) (For Pub / Bar Lounge)

License Details


Pre Requisite

  1. Complete the application form for Business license and DBKK License.
  2. Aged 18 years and above, local/permanent resident of Sabah or have a work pass for residents of Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia. For foreign nationals must go through a registered company establishment and have a work pass.
  3. Applicants and employees must undergo a medical examination and have a health certificate before a license is issued and also follow a food handler course within 3 months after the license is issued.
  4. Applicants are required to submit a premise renovation plan to the City Planning Department,if there are any modifications made.
  5. Permitted operating hours are 6.00 pm to 1.00 am on Monday to Friday and 2.00 am on the day Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.
  6. Do not allow customers under the age of 18 to enter the business premises.

Supporting Document Required

Step 1

Tenancy agreement / Sales & purchase agreement (SPA)

Responsible Body

Rent / own a commercial property

Step 2

Photo copy Malaysian IC (applicant) – 

Type of Certification

Must be certified true copy for the applicant

Step 3

Form 9 

Responsible Body

SSM

Type of Certification

Certificate of incorporation of private company 

Step 4

Form 49 

Responsible Body

SSM

Type of Certification

Return giving particulars in register of directors,managers & secretaries and changes of particulars

Step 5

Work permit

Responsible Body

Sabah imigration department

Type of Certification

Work Pass if the applicant is not a permanent resident of Sabah

Step 6

Letter of appointment 

Type of Certification

If applicant is not the owner of the company.

Step 7

7. Assessment tax (cukai pintu) Receipt 

Responsible Body

DBKK

Type of Certification

Latest receipt

Step 8

Fire & Safety Report – Safety Report