Quick answer
CIDB Grade G5 lets a company undertake construction works of up to RM5,000,000 per project. It requires paid-up capital of at least RM250,000, technical personnel that meet CIDB's requirements for the grade, and — to renew — 30 CCD points for each year of registration. Registration is issued by CIDB under the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520); CIDB government fees are included in our fee.
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Overview
Under the Construction Industry Development Board Act 1994 (Act 520), any company that carries out construction works in Malaysia must be registered with CIDB. Registration is by grade, and each grade caps the value of a single project you may take on: G1 ≤RM200k (RM10k capital) · G2 ≤RM500k (RM25k) · G3 ≤RM1m (RM50k) · G4 ≤RM3m (RM150k) · G5 ≤RM5m (RM250k) · G6 ≤RM10m (RM500k) · G7 unlimited (RM750k).
Grade G5 is for established contractors bidding larger commercial, industrial and infrastructure contracts. The two gates are paid-up capital — at least RM250,000, shown in the company's bank statements or audited accounts — and technical personnel, whose qualification and experience requirements rise with the grade. Applying for a grade the company cannot yet evidence is the most common reason for rejection.
Registration is not permanent. It is renewed for one to three years depending on the CCD (Continuous Contractor Development) points accumulated, and Grade G5 requires 30 points for each year of registration. Workers on site also need their own CIDB Green Cards, and government works need SPKK in addition to the grade.
Who needs this
- Growing main contractors bidding up to RM5 million
- Contractors required by developers to hold G5 for a tender
- Established M&E and civil contractors expanding scope
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Documents you need to prepare
Company
- SSM company profile and Notice of Registration
- Company constitution, if adopted
- Latest 3 months' bank statements or audited accounts showing paid-up capital of at least RM250,000
- Business address proof with office and signboard photos
Directors & shareholders
- IC or passport of every director and shareholder
Technical personnel
- IC of the technical personnel
- Academic or skills certificates meeting CIDB's requirement for the grade
- EPF (KWSP) statement proving employment
- If paid-up capital is below RM250,000, increase it first — we lodge the allotment with SSM in the same engagement.
- Each worker entering a site needs their own CIDB Green Card.
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How to get it done with ONEKEY BIZ
- 1Eligibility check Day 1
Capital, technical personnel and work categories reviewed before fees are committed.
- 2Document pack Day 1–5
Tailored checklist issued; gaps such as capital or EPF records fixed.
- 3CIDB submission Week 1
Application prepared under the correct categories and specialisations.
- 4Officer follow-up Week 1–4
CIDB queries answered until approval.
- 5Certificate issued Done
CIDB certificate delivered with a CCD and renewal plan.
You do
- Provide the documents on the checklist
- Confirm the work categories you need
- Keep technical personnel on the EPF payroll
We do
- Assess eligibility and grade fit
- Prepare and submit the application
- Liaise with CIDB until approval
- Track CCD points and renewal dates
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What you receive
Showing company, grade, categories, specialisations and validity.
Company CIDB account credentials returned to you.
What your grade and codes allow you to bid for.
30 CCD points per registration year, logged with reminders.
Real clients we've done this for
Official sources
Frequently asked questions
Can a new company apply directly for G5?
Yes, if it already meets the RM250,000 paid-up capital and technical personnel requirements when it applies.
Can we bid for government projects with this grade?
Government works also need the SPKK certificate; Bumiputera-reserved projects need STB.
What happens if we don't collect enough CCD points?
Renewal is shortened or refused, so plan courses across the registration period.