Business verification in Malaysia
VBC certifies businesses registered in Malaysia. Verification starts from the official record: in Malaysia the company register is maintained by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), and the entity is identified by its SSM registration number.
Malaysian entities register with SSM, which issues different documents for companies under the Companies Act and for sole proprietorships and partnerships under the Registration of Businesses Act. The two are checked differently.
Where a business is registered for tax, the Tax Identification Number issued by LHDN is reviewed alongside the registration record, since it provides an independent corroborating identifier.
Why Malaysian businesses certify
Malaysian businesses trade heavily within ASEAN and with China and India, often as intermediaries. The split between Companies Act entities and Registration of Businesses Act traders means the right document differs by entity type, which is worth settling before applying.
What VBC verifies for a Malaysian business
Depending on the certification level, the review may cover legal identity and registration records, the registered business address, working contact details, website ownership and digital presence, supporting documentation and evidence of current business activity.
Documents a Malaysian business commonly supplies at Enhanced level:
- SSM registration certificate
- Company profile printout from SSM
- Form 24 and Form 49, or their current equivalents
- Business premises tenancy agreement
Levels, fees and process
Three levels apply everywhere VBC operates — Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250, Trusted at $500 — and the eight-stage process is the same in every country. Only the paperwork differs, because each national registry issues its own records. See what each fee covers and the eight stages in detail.
Public verification
Every VBC certificate issued to a Malaysian business carries a unique certificate ID and appears on the public register. Customers, suppliers and partners can check its current status themselves, without an account and without contacting the business first.
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Questions from Malaysian businesses
Can a business registered in Malaysia get VBC certified?
Yes. VBC certifies businesses registered in Malaysia. Verification is based on records from the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM), together with the address, contact and digital-presence evidence required at the certification level chosen.
What documents does a Malaysian business need for VBC certification?
At Enhanced level a Malaysian business normally supplies: sSM registration certificate; company profile printout from SSM; form 24 and Form 49, or their current equivalents; business premises tenancy agreement. The Tax Identification Number issued by LHDN is normally reviewed alongside it. Exact requirements depend on the level and are confirmed during review.
What is the SSM registration number used for in verification?
The SSM registration number identifies the legal entity on the register maintained by the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM). VBC uses it to confirm that the business named on the certificate is the same entity that appears on the official record.
How is a VBC certificate for a Malaysian business verified?
Anyone can check it at https://vbcertified.online/verify using the certificate ID, or by scanning the QR code on the certificate. The record shows the current status, which may be valid, expired, suspended or revoked. No account is needed and the business does not have to be contacted first.
Is VBC certification a business licence in Malaysia?
No. VBC is a private verification and certification service, not a government licence, regulatory approval or ISO certification. A business in Malaysia remains responsible for every licence, registration and regulatory obligation that applies to it.
How much does VBC certification cost for a Malaysian business?
The same three levels apply everywhere: Basic at $100 a year, Enhanced at $250 and Trusted at $500. Each level is a superset of the one below it and the level appears on the certificate.