Licensing

Application and renewal of business licenses of the Tanah Merah District Council.

Renew licenses & permits via WhatsAppLicensing Unit 011-1888 6026: check status, receive e-bills, pay without cash and receive digital receipts, without visiting the counterComposite business license application formPDF · to be submitted at the counterDevelopment & planning permissionsChecklist and forms on OSC MDTM Facebook

Documents for renewing a license

  1. A coloured passport-sized photograph
  2. Copy of the fire extinguisher inspection payment receipt (fire department)
  3. Copy of the basic food handler course certificate that is valid (food & beverage businesses only)
  4. Health injection certificate (TY2) for the licensee and assistants (food & beverage businesses only)
  5. Copy of the explained assessment tax bill
  6. Original license / billboard license from the previous year
  7. 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

  1. Comply with the basic requirements of the Planning Department and have planning approval or Development Order (development order, DO).
  2. Comply with the Building Control requirements and have building plan approval and certificate of fitness (CF / TCF).
  3. Comply with the basic requirements of the Health Department.
  4. 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

  1. The premises are used for business activities as recorded in the license only.
  2. The license should always be displayed in an easily visible place.
  3. Business is conducted within the premises only; sidewalks or surrounding areas cannot be used.
  4. The licensed premises cannot be modified without permission.
  5. Cleanliness is maintained inside and outside the building.
  6. Business activities do not cause pollution, noise disturbance, foul smells, or obstructions.
  7. Sufficient trash bins are provided and waste is placed in plastic bags before being disposed of in the bins.
  8. Animals such as dogs, cats, and chickens cannot be kept within the premises.

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