Business-in-Transformation (BIT)

The Business In Transformation (BIT) programme is specially formulated to empower Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in order to become more competitive and systematic when managing and steering the business towards franchising.


Objective

The BIT Programme provides comprehensive support to SMEs through training, guidance, advisory services, and financing facilities to help develop businesses with the potential to be expanded through the franchise system.


Eligibility Criteria for BIT Pre-Franchisor Financing Application

Businesses:

  • Shariah-compliant businesses that is registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM);
  • Local trademark is registered with Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia  (MyIPO);
  • Has a profitable business record, is viable, and has been in operation for at least one (1) year; and
  • Company is interested in growing business through the franchising platform.

Owners:

  • Is at least 21 years of age;
  • Applicant companies, business owners, and shareholders must be in good credit standing and have not been declared bankrupt.

Eligibility Criteria for BIT Pre-Franchisee Financing Application

  • Applicant is at least 21 years of age;
  • Applicant is the manager of the business;
  • Applications must be done through companies and businesses registered with SSM or PBT;
  • 100% of applications must be from companies or businesses owned by bumiputera;
  • Applicant must obtain licensing offer letter from the BIT Pre-Franchisee;
  • Applicant, business owners, and shareholders must be in good credit standing and have not been declared bankrupt.

Key Benefits

Financing offered to business owners (pre-franchisors) and business partners (pre-franchisees)

Comprehensive training and mentoring sessions

Strategic guidance and consultation with Pernas’ partners

Advisory services with Pernas’ strategic partners

Promotional and marketing activities to introduce participants' products and services


BIT Pre-Franchisor Financing Structure

Financing Amount

Up to RM500,000

Financing Margin

Up to 90%

Profit Rate

7.5% fixed rate with reducing balance calculations

Financing Type

Islamic Financing Scheme (Tawarruq Concept)

Financing Tenure

Up to 5 years


BIT Pre-Franchisee Financing Structure

Financing Amount

Up to RM50,000 (based on the offered package)

Financing Margin

Up to 90%

Profit Rate

7.5% fixed rate with reducing balance calculations

Financing Type

Islamic Financing Scheme (Tawarruq Concept)

Financing Tenure

Up to 5 years


Eligibility Criteria to Join the BIT Programme

Businesses:

  • Shariah-compliant businesses that is registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM);
  • Local trademark is registered with Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia  (MyIPO);
  • Has a profitable business record, is viable, and has been in operation for at least one (1) year;
  • Must be free from ongoing criminal charges as well as blacklisting from law enforcement agencies;
  • Has the potential to grow into the direction of a franchising business.

Applicants, Owners, and Shareholders:

  • Is at least 21 years of age;
  • Must be free from ongoing criminal charges as well as blacklisting from law enforcement agencies.