Franchise/Licensing Registration
Expand Your Business Legally and Strategically
Franchise & Licensing Registration in Malaysia
Franchising is one of the most powerful ways to grow your business — but without proper licensing and compliance, it can also lead to unnecessary risks. At Horizon Edge, we help you navigate the franchise registration process with ease, ensuring full compliance with Malaysia’s Franchise Act 1998 and achieving long-term brand success.
Key advantages include:
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Scale Faster — Expand your business with lower capital investment from franchisees.
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Replicate Success — Clone your proven business model efficiently in new locations.
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Generate New Revenue — Create new income streams from franchise fees and royalties.
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Increase Brand Value — Build a stronger, more widely recognized brand name and market reach.
The Benefits of Franchising
Turning your successful business into a franchise allows you to leverage your proven system for rapid expansion. It is an excellent opportunity to scale your operations while empowering other entrepreneurs to succeed with your brand.
Our Franchise & Licensing Registration Services
The franchise industry in Malaysia is regulated by the Franchise Act 1998 (“the Act”). The provisions of the Act apply to the sale of any franchise in Malaysia (either local or foreign), whereby the franchised business operates in Malaysia. All franchises operating in Malaysia have to be registered with the Franchise Registry.
To register a franchise with the Franchise Registry, the following documents or information must be submitted to the Registry by the franchisor:
- A Franchise Agreement, compliant with the Franchise Act
- Operation Manual
- Training Manual
- Certificate of Incorporation
- Forms 24 and 49 (Company’s return as to the Board of Directors and the Shareholders)
- Form of Annual Return of a company having a share capital
- Past three (3) years of audited balance sheet and profit and loss account
Five (5) years franchise financial projection
- Certified true copy of Registered Trademark or Trademark Application filed with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO)
- Company’s organizational chart, together with the names and positions of key personnel
- Company’s business brochures
- Photographs of Prototype Outlet(s)
- Bankruptcy search results for the Directors
- Other details such as unique selling point, marketing strategy, supporting technology, etc.
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Benefits of Registering Your Franchise Legally
Registering your franchise ensures full compliance with Malaysian law, protects your brand, and builds trust with potential investors paving the way for safe, scalable business growth.
What You Need to Prepare
To begin the registration process, you’ll need:
Company Profile
Include your company profile & SSM documents.
Audited Financials
Provide audited financial statements from the past 2 years.
Business Manual
Include a copy of your operations or business manual.
Trademark Certificate
Attach your trademark certificate or proof of application.
Franchise Agreement
Prepare a draft of your Franchise Agreement and FDD.
Board Resolution
Provide a board resolution or authorization to proceed with franchise registration.
Let Horizon Edge handle the heavy lifting — from legal paperwork to strategic guidance. We’re here to ensure your franchise journey is smooth, compliant, and profitable.