What Is It

The SME Status Certification (Sijil Status PKS) is issued by SME Corporation Malaysia and serves as an official certification confirming a business qualifies as a Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) in Malaysia.

Who Is Eligible

To be eligible for the SME Status Certification, a business must be a registered company with SSM (sole proprietorship, partnership, LLPs, or Sdn Bhd), have a minimum of 51% Malaysian equity ownership, and meet the SME criteria.

Required Documents

  • Audited financial statements (for Sdn Bhd): Required for Sdn Bhd companies.
  • Management accounts/tax filings (for ROB/LLP): Required for ROB and LLP companies.
  • Latest EPF Form A (staff records): Required for all companies.

    • Step-by-Step Procedure

    1. Submit Application: Visit the SME Status portal (smeregistration.smecorp.gov.my). 2. Upload Documents: Submit audited financial statements (for Sdn Bhd) or management accounts/tax filings (for ROB/LLP), and the latest EPF Form A (staff records). 3. Verification and Certificate Issuance: The system verifies data and issues the digital certificate within 7 working days. The service is free of charge.

    Cost & Processing Time

    The SME Status Certification service is free of charge and takes 7 working days to process.

    Where to Apply

    Applications can be submitted through the SME Status portal (smeregistration.smecorp.gov.my).

    Important Notes

    The SME Status Certification is required to access government grants, tax incentives, and financing programs.