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CIDB Grade G3 Contractor Registration

Register your company as a Grade G3 contractor with CIDB and bid for construction projects worth up to RM1,000,000.

Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Issuing authorityConstruction Industry Development Board (CIDB)
Our feeRM 3,500per application
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At a glance
Project limit≤ RM1,000,000
Paid-up capital≥ RM50,000
Typical timeline1–3 weeks
AuthorityCIDB · Act 520
  1. 1Eligibility checkDay 1
  2. 2Document packDay 1–3
  3. 3CIDB submissionDay 3–5
  4. 4Officer follow-upWeek 1–3
  5. 5Certificate issuedDone
9documents to prepare
5steps, handled by us
4items delivered to you

Quick answer

A CIDB Grade G3 registration lets a company undertake construction projects worth up to RM1,000,000. The company needs at least RM50,000 paid-up capital and at least one Malaysian technical personnel with a CIDB-recognised diploma, and renewal requires 20 CCD points for each year of registration. Registration is issued by CIDB under Act 520 and typically takes 1–3 weeks.

Last reviewed： · Reviewed by：ONEKEY BIZ compliance team

01

Overview

Under the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520), any company that carries out or completes construction works in Malaysia must be registered with CIDB. Registration is by grade — G1 to G7 — and the grade caps the value of the single project you may undertake.

Grade G3 is the working grade for established small-to-mid contractors: interior fit-out and renovation firms, M&E subcontractors, landscaping and civil works companies. It lets you undertake projects of up to RM1,000,000 — the band where most commercial fit-out, office renovation and private building works sit.

Without CIDB registration, commercial and developer clients cannot legally award you the job, and main contractors cannot put you on their subcontractor list. Many capable firms lose tenders for exactly this reason, not for lack of skill.

Who needs this

  • Interior design & renovation firms moving into commercial projects
  • M&E, civil and landscaping subcontractors asked for a CIDB certificate by main contractors
  • New construction companies ready to meet the G3 capital and technical-personnel threshold
  • G1 / G2 contractors upgrading because their projects now exceed RM500,000

02

Documents you need to prepare

Company

  • SSM company profile (e-Info) and Section 14 / Notice of Registration
  • Company Constitution, if adopted
  • Latest 3 months' company bank statements, or audited accounts, showing paid-up capital of at least RM50,000
  • Business address proof — tenancy agreement or title, with photos of the office and signboard

Directors & shareholders

  • IC or passport copy of every director and shareholder
  • Contact details of the person in charge

Technical personnel

  • IC of at least one Malaysian technical personnel
  • CIDB-recognised Diploma (or Technical Certificate, where accepted) in a construction-related field
  • EPF (KWSP) contribution statement proving the person is employed by the company
  • If paid-up capital is below RM50,000, increase it first — we can handle the SSM lodgement as part of the same engagement.
  • Each worker who enters a site also needs their own CIDB Green Card; the company grade does not cover individuals.

03

How to get it done with ONEKEY BIZ

  1. 1
    Eligibility check Day 1

    We review capital, technical personnel and the work categories (B / CE / ME) you need — before any fee is committed.

  2. 2
    Document pack Day 1–3

    We send a tailored checklist, collect your documents and fix gaps such as capital or EPF records.

  3. 3
    CIDB submission Day 3–5

    We prepare and submit the application under the correct categories and specialisations.

  4. 4
    Officer follow-up Week 1–3

    We answer CIDB queries and push the file through to approval.

  5. 5
    Certificate issued Done

    You receive the CIDB certificate and we brief you on renewal and CCD points.

You do

  • Provide documents on the checklist
  • Confirm the work categories you want
  • Keep the technical personnel on the EPF payroll

We do

  • Assess eligibility and category fit
  • Prepare, check and submit the application
  • Liaise with CIDB officers until approval
  • Remind you before expiry and CCD deadlines

04

What you receive

CIDB Registration Certificate (Grade G3)

Official certificate showing company name, grade, categories, specialisations and validity.

CIDB portal access handover

Login credentials for the company's CIDB account, so you control future renewals.

Categories & specialisation summary

A one-page note of what your grade and codes allow you to bid for.

Renewal & CCD reminder schedule

Expiry date and the CCD points needed — 20 for each year of G3 registration — logged in our system with advance reminders.

Sample issued to a real client (sensitive details redacted)
CIDB Grade G3 Contractor Registration — sample certificate

Real clients we've done this for

SPACEFIX →IDCHANNEL →HANTECH →

Official sources

  1. CIDB — Contractor registration (official portal)
  2. Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520)

Frequently asked questions

Can a newly incorporated company apply for G3?

Yes, provided it meets the RM50,000 paid-up capital and technical-personnel requirements at the time of application.

Does G3 let us bid for government projects?

Government works additionally require the SPKK certificate, and Bumiputera-reserved projects require STB. We handle both.

What happens when the certificate expires?

You can no longer undertake new works. Renewal requires 20 CCD points for G3 — plan training before the expiry date.