Sole Proprietorship & Enterprise Registration Services

Reviewed by a Licensed Practitioner — Shahrul Nizar Ghazali, Executive Director, SASCO · Chartered Accountant & Licensed Company Secretary · MIA No: 39799 · SSM Practising Cert No: 201908001424

Who This Service Is For

Sole Proprietorship or Enterprise registration suits first-time business owners, freelancers who want to trade legally, or small traders not yet ready for the more complex Sdn Bhd structure. It's simpler, cheaper, and faster to register than a Sdn Bhd.

If your business is growing and you're considering converting to a Sdn Bhd, read our guide first: Sole Proprietorship vs Sdn Bhd: Which Should You Choose?

What's Included

• Business name search & check — confirm your chosen name is available and meets SSM requirements.
• SSM registration — under your personal name or a separate trade name.
• Structure advice — help choosing between personal-name and trade-name registration based on your business needs.
• Business registration certificate — issued once SSM approves your registration.
• Annual renewal reminder — Sole Proprietor/Enterprise registration must be renewed yearly; we remind you before it lapses.

Official SSM Fees

The official SSM registration fee for a Sole Proprietor/Enterprise is typically around RM30 per year (personal name registration) or RM60 per year (trade name registration) — please check the current rate on the SSM portal. This is the government fee only; SASCO's service fee is separate. Contact us for a quote on our full service.

How It Works

1. Initial consultation — we understand your business type and help you decide between personal-name or trade-name registration.
2. Name search — check business name availability in the SSM system (where applicable).
3. Document submission — we prepare and submit the registration forms to SSM on your behalf.
4. Approval & certificate — approval is usually same-day or next-day, and the registration certificate is handed to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Sole Proprietor and Enterprise?

Both are sole-ownership structures under the Registration of Businesses Act 1956. "Sole Proprietor" usually refers to registration under your own personal name, while "Enterprise" refers to registration under a separate trade name.

How long does registration take?

Approval is usually same-day or next-day once complete documents are submitted to SSM.

Should I register as Sole Proprietor or go straight to Sdn Bhd?

It depends on your liability exposure, business scale, and growth plans. Read What Is a Sdn Bhd? or contact us for advice specific to your business.

Can SASCO help me convert from Enterprise to Sdn Bhd later?

Yes. See our Enterprise to Sdn Bhd Conversion service.