Key Points of Company Name Registration in Malaysia-FOZL - International Accounting & Advisory Firm

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Key Points of Company Name Registration in Malaysia

After successfully opening an office or factory in Malaysia, you will need to apply for a signboard. The Malaysian government's standards for signboards are mainly regulated by the regulations and guidelines of Malaysian municipal councils and municipal councils However, the specific standards and requirements may vary across different regions and cities.

All company logos, trademarks, or slogans used in the signboard must be registered with the Malaysia Intellectual Property Office (MyIPO) Before submitting documents to the local council, the signboard design also needs to be approved by the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) If the design does not meet the conditions, DBP may reject your application and request a resubmission.

Image source: Official website of Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP)

Therefore, before installing a signboard, it is best to consult the local government department or relevant agency to ensure that the signboard meets all the qualified standards. In addition, pay attention to the production regulations of the signboard.

Conditions for content and wording in signboards:

Malay should be prioritized, and the font size should be 10% larger than other languages. If used with other languages, the Malay font should be larger than other languages, and the correct grammar and usage should be followed in arrangement and use.
The vocabulary, sentence structure, spelling, grammar, or other vocabulary of Malay used on commercial signboards should be accurate and require approval from the Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP).
The signboard must contain the company name or business name registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM).
If the signboard focuses on the brand, the company name and SSM registration number must be placed in the lower right part of the signboard.

The following are examples of signboards in Malaysia:

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