Implementation of the New Registration Number Format

1. This new format for business entities registration number will replace the ​existing registration number in SSM (beginning 11 October 2019).
2. The new registration number format consists of a 12 digit number comprising of:
   • 4 digits –  the year of business entity was registered
   • 2 digits – business entity code​
   • 6 digits – the registration number sequence
3. The business entity’s​ code is as follows:

   No	Registration Entity	Entity code
   i	Local Companies	01
   ii	Foreign Companies	02
   iii	Business (ROB)	03
   iv	Local Limited Liability Partnership	04
   v	Foreign Limited Liability Partnership	05
   vi	Limited Liability Partnership for Professional Practice	06

4. The example of the new registration number format is as follows:

It is introduced to replace the various formats of registration numbers generated by the existing system. This would be in line with the Government’s initiative to use single registration format for business entities in Malaysia.

​The new registration number format will be implemented on 11 October 2019.

1. All existing companies, limited liability partnerships and businesses will be given a new 12-digit registration number.
2. Example of how the new registration number is to be displayed is as follows:
   Name : AMS Setia Jaya Sdn. Bhd
   Registration Number : 201901000005 (1312525-A)

​The existing registration number is still maintained and can be used until further notice.​

​They could obtain the new registration number format from SSM’s portal such as via the e-Search, e-info and MyData services for free from the date of implementation.

Yes, business entities can still use the existing registration numbers. It can still be used for transactions involving other Agencies as well as on official letters, invoices, signboards and other printed documents. However, the business entities are encouraged to use the new registration number format.

The new registration number format will be applied fully until further notice.

Both registration number formats can be stated during submission or lodgement of statutory documents /registration.  It also applies to the covering letter.

​​Yes, the certificate and notice of registration is still valid and does not need to be replaced.

​​The third party is advised to obtain the letter of authentication from any of SSM’s service counters (except UTC Pudu and Putrajaya).  ​​

​​Yes, once implemented, the printed corporate information will also display the new registration number format.