Franchise License Application
Linking Direction Resources provides a focused advisory service supporting franchisors in preparing compliant, structured, and approvable documentation for franchise registration and licence renewal under Malaysia’s Franchise Act 1998 (Act 590).
Our work is centred on documentation readiness and regulatory alignment, helping franchisors reduce delays, repeated rectifications, and unnecessary back-and-forth during the submission process.
Franchise Documentation & Compliance Services
We support franchisors with the preparation and alignment of the following:
• Government submission documentation
• Franchise Agreement (FA) drafting and structuring
• Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) preparation
• SOP review, tidying, and standardisation
• Franchisor licence registration and renewal
• Trademark application coordination
• Pre-submission regulatory review and rectification
Our services are delivered in coordination with legal, audit, and company secretarial professionals where required.
What This Service Is
✔ Documentation-focused
✔ Compliance-oriented
✔ Government-facing
✔ Process-driven
We focus on ensuring that franchise documents are clear, consistent, and aligned with regulatory expectations at the point of submission.
Common Engagement Scenarios
Our franchise compliance advisory is commonly engaged for:
• First-time franchise registration in Malaysia
• Franchisor licence renewal
• Rectification of previously rejected or delayed submissions
• Documentation alignment for China-based franchisors entering Malaysia
• SOP standardisation prior to government review
How We Add Value
Franchise applications are often delayed due to:
inconsistent documentation
misalignment between SOPs, FDD, and agreements
unclear operational descriptions
avoidable compliance gaps
Our role is to identify and address these issues before submission, improving submission clarity and reducing rework.
Our Services
Franchise Registration Documentation
Scope Includes:
• Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) preparation
• Franchise Agreement (FA) drafting and structuring
• SOP review, structuring, and standardisation
• Documentation preparation for government submission
• Pre-submission compliance review and rectification
Franchisor Licence Renewal & Rectification
Scope Includes:
• Review of existing FDD, FA, and SOPs
• Identification of compliance gaps or outdated content
• Documentation update and realignment
• Support for licence renewal submission
• Rectification support where clarification is required
Cross-Border Franchise Compliance (China-Focused)
Scope Includes:
• Local compliance review of China-origin documents
• Adaptation and alignment to Malaysia regulatory context
• SOP and documentation localisation support
• Coordination with legal, audit, and corporate secretarial teams
• Preparation for Malaysia franchise registration or renewal
Professional Enquiries
For enquiries relating to franchise documentation, compliance preparation, or licence renewal support, please contact us directly.