Guide to MBSA Business License Application

Guide to MBSA Business License Application

If you’re planning to operate a business within the jurisdiction of Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA), obtaining a valid business premise license is mandatory. Whether you’re setting up a commercial office, retail shop, warehouse, restaurant, or factory, MBSA has specific procedures for licensing based on the type of activity and location—commercial or industrial.

📌 1. Understanding MBSA’s Jurisdiction

MBSA governs areas including:

• Shah Alam (Sections U1–U20)
• Bukit Jelutong
• Kota Kemuning
• Setia Alam

Each zone has designated land-use zoning. Your business must comply with approved land usage before license application.

🏢 2. Commercial Premises Application

For businesses operating from shophouses, office buildings, retail units, or restaurants, the premise must be within commercially approved buildings.

Common Activities:

• Office Use: All kind of business activities.
• Retail Shops: Grocery, fashion, electronics, pharmacies, etc.
• Restaurants/Cafes: F&B businesses serving dine-in customers.

Key Requirements:

• Tenancy agreement or Sale purchase agreement (SPA)
• Company SSM documents
• Floor plan of the premise – before and after renovation
• Photos of premise (interior & exterior)
• Signboard design (if applicable)

Important Note: Premise with room partitions / renovation must apply for building plan / renovation permit prior to the business license application.

🏭 3. Industrial Premises Application

This applies to businesses operating in light or heavy industrial zones, especially for warehouses and factories.

Common Activities:

• Office Use: All kind of business activities
• Retail Shops: Supermarket, Hypermarket, Wholesale Market, etc
• Factory: Light manufacturing, food processing, engineering works, etc.
• Warehouse: Logistics, goods storage, equipment storage, online business fulfilment centres, etc.

Key Requirements:

• BOMBA (Fire Department) Approval
• JKKP (DOSH) Submission
• JAS (DOE) Submission
• Fosim / KKM Department Registration for food processing factories
• And others …

For warehouses, MBSA may require details of storage goods, business category, and proof of compliance with fire and safety regulations.

🧾 Here’s the steps for MBSA Business License application process

1. Initial Review of the following documents

1. SSM e-info – to review on the nature of business
2. Premise address
3. Premise photos – indoor & outdoor
4. Floor plan – before and after renovation
5. Building CF / Borang F / CCC
6. Cukai Taksiran (latest half yearly statement)

(Items d, e & f can obtain from the premise owner)

1. Provide quotation & pricing for application submission
2. Collect required documents prior to the submission to MBSA.
3. Submit to DBP for Signboard design approval.
4. Submit documents and pay the MBSA license processing fee.
5. Wait for the factory license (lesen kilang) approval

⏱ Processing Timeline & Cost

• Timeline: Typically 2 – 4 months (depending on document readiness and inspection outcome)
• PBT Fees: Estimated from RM500 – RM5,000/year, based on floor size and business activities.

Renewal: Yearly, subject to fire, DOE, DOSH and other compliance

✅ Final Tips

• Ensure your premise has the correct land use (commercial or industrial).
• Renovation works must be approved by MBSA and follow by business license application.
• For signboards, a separate license is required.
• MBSA require to renew the business license on annual basis and preferably 1 – 3 months before license expiry date. Late payment penalty fee will apply for business license renew AFTER the expire date.

中文： 雪兰莪莎阿南市政厅（MBSA）营业执照申请指南
Malay: Panduan Permohonan Lesen Perniagaan MBSA

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