Application and renewal of business licenses of the Tanah Merah District Council.
Documents for renewing a license
- A coloured passport-sized photograph
- Copy of the fire extinguisher inspection payment receipt (fire department)
- Copy of the basic food handler course certificate that is valid (food & beverage businesses only)
- Health injection certificate (TY2) for the licensee and assistants (food & beverage businesses only)
- Copy of the explained assessment tax bill
- Original license / billboard license from the previous year
- Copy of the business registration (SSM)
Application requirements
- Business companies or sole proprietorships must be registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
- Applications are made using the premises license application form along with the following documents: 1 copy of the company / business / organization registration (Form 9 & 49 or Form D with business and owner information), 1 copy of the applicant's identification card / passport, and a visual of the coloured signboard advertisement and a picture of the advertisement installation location (if applicable).
Premises approval requirements
- Comply with the basic requirements of the Planning Department and have planning approval or Development Order (development order, DO).
- Comply with the Building Control requirements and have building plan approval and certificate of fitness (CF / TCF).
- Comply with the basic requirements of the Health Department.
- Comply with the safety requirements of the Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia and have a fire safety control system. Single-stair buildings are not allowed to conduct business. Premises for certain activities such as entertainment should have the support of the Police.
License requirements
- The premises are used for business activities as recorded in the license only.
- The license should always be displayed in an easily visible place.
- Business is conducted within the premises only; sidewalks or surrounding areas cannot be used.
- The licensed premises cannot be modified without permission.
- Cleanliness is maintained inside and outside the building.
- Business activities do not cause pollution, noise disturbance, foul smells, or obstructions.
- Sufficient trash bins are provided and waste is placed in plastic bags before being disposed of in the bins.
- Animals such as dogs, cats, and chickens cannot be kept within the premises.
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