Perbadanan Nasional Berhad (PNS) is an agency owned by the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc.) with the mandate to lead the development of Malaysia’s franchise industry. PNS aims to develop the franchise industry while increasing the number of franchise entrepreneurs through its expertise in providing quality service and products.
PNS plays a role in spearheading the growth of the country’s franchise industry in order to fulfill their goal of producing more franchise entrepreneurs in the business world. One of the main objectives of PNS is to develop local products and market them abroad. PNS also provides guidance and special schemes for franchisors and franchisees and welcomes franchise partners to Malaysia.
Based at the Menara PNS, Bangsar South City, PNS also has five corridor offices which are the PNS Eastern Regional Office, PNS Northern Regional Office, PNS Southern Regional Office, PNS Sabah Regional Office, and PNS Sarawak Regional Office which are ready to carry out their duty in producing more franchisors and franchisees of international level.
Financing for Franchisor
- Pre-Franchise Scheme
- Franchisor Financing Schemes
- Pembangunan Produk Francais Tempatan (PPFT)
- Dana Bantuan Pembangunan Francais (DBPF)
Franchise Executive Scheme
Objectives
To encourage more Bumiputeras in public and private sectors to venture into franchise business
Focus on those who are involve in Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) or early retirement
Company Criteria
25 years and above
Preference given to applicants with minimum qualification of Diploma
Master Franchisor/ Franchisee registered with Registrar of Franchise (ROF)
100% equity owned by Bumiputera
Letter of Offer from Master Franchisor/ Franchisee
Entrepreneur is the owner and operator
Financing application made through Pte. Ltd company for financing above RM250,000
Financing application by Sole Proprietor is limited to financing below RM 250,000
Business must be Syariah compliant
Financing Structure
Financing Mode : Islamic Financing
Financing Margin : Up to 70% of project cost
Financing Size : RM 50,000 to RM 1 million
Profit Rate : 6% per annum
Financing Tenure : Five (5) years
Franchisee Financing Scheme
Objective
Provide financing scheme to Bumiputera franchisees for startup or business expansion
Company Criteria
Age 21 years and above
Preference will be given to those with minimum qualification of Diploma
Entrepreneur is the owner and operator
Master Franchisor/ Franchisee registered with Registrar of Franchise (ROF)
100% equity owned by Bumiputera
Letter of Offer from Master Franchisor/ Franchisee
Financing application made through Pte. Ltd company for financing above RM250,000
Application by Sole Proprietor is limited to financing below RM 250,000
The business must be Syariah compliant
Financing Structure
Financing Size : RM 20,000 to RM 500,000
Financing Margin : Up to 70% of project cost
Profit Rate : 4.75% per annum (without collateral); 4.50% per annum (with collateral)
Financing Tenure : Five (5) years
Financing Mode : Islamic Financing