i-VIP Programme

An initiative by Pernas, tailored for bumiputera veterans and retirees who aspire to venture into entrepreneurship particularly in the franchise business. Through this programme, i-VIP participants will have access to financing support, training, advisory services, and business consultations.


Objective

Providing specialty funding for veteran bumiputera entrepreneurs or retirees that wish to break into the franchising business.


Programme Composition

Target Groups:

  • Malaysian uniformed service veterans;
  • Government retirees;
  • Corporate or private sector retirees;
  • Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS) participants;
  • Mutual Separation Scheme (MSS) participants.

Purpose of Financing:

  • For new or existing businesses;
  • Purchase of equipment, machinery, or renovation;
  • Working capital.

Eligibility Criteria for Financing Application

Applicant:

  • Bumiputera;
  • Retiree or uniformed service veteran;
  • Aged between 41 and 65 years;
  • Free from legal actions and not declared bankrupt.
  • Must attend training at the Franchise Institute (FI)
     

Companies:

  • Private Limited (Sdn. Bhd.), Partnership, or Sole Proprietorship;
  • The retiree or veteran must hold at least 51% equity in the company;
  • The company must not be under any legal action or declared bankrupt.


Business:

  • Must be Shariah-compliant;
  • Brand must be registered with the Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO).

Financing Structure

Financing Amount

RM20,000 to RM500,000

Financing Margin

Up to 90%*

Financing Rate

4% fixed rate with reducing balance calculations

Financing Mode

Islamic Funding Scheme (Tawarruq Concept)

Financing Tenure

Up to 5 years