Local contractors registering with CIDB are classified into seven grades (from G1 to G7) with each successive grade allowing a contractor to undertake higher value construction projects.
The higher the grade, the stricter the requirements, ensuring contractors are matched with suitable projects – and they can always move up in grade upon fulfilling the requirements!
Our guide provides a complete overview of CIDB’s grading system for local contractors in Malaysia, breaking it down as follows:
- mnimum requirements for each grade
- project values, and
- registration / renewal costs
Note: You’re welcome to skip our post and read CIDB’s guide (be warned it’s in:Bahasa Melayu) or get in touch with us for help.
Otherwise, let’s begin!
Minimum requirements for each grade
To simplify for clarity, there are three types of requirements:
- paid up capital
- technical personnel, and
- ongoing performance (for renewal)
The table below shows the specific requirements for each grade based on these three criteria:
| Grade | Paid-Up Capital | Personnel Requirements | Ongoing Performance (Renewal CCD Points) |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | RM5,000 (RM10,000 for SPKK) | One Technical Certificate holder (if available) | 10 points |
| G2 | RM25,000 | Same as G1 | 10 points |
| G3 | RM50,000 | Same as G1 | 20 points |
| G4 | RM150,000 | Diploma holder | 20 points |
| G5 | RM250,000 | Diploma holder with min 5 years experience OR Degree holder with min 1 year experience | 30 points |
| G6 | RM500,000 | Diploma holder AND Degree holder, one with min 3 years experience | 30 points |
| G7 | RM750,000 | Two Degree holders, one with min 5 years experience, OR Diploma holder AND Degree holder, both with min 5 years experience | 40 points |
CCD points
This criteria is less to do with new registrations and more about renewals.
The Contractor Continuous Development or CCD is a program designed to ensure that contractors registered with CIDB remain up to date.
CIBD registered contractors must earn a certain number of CCD points within a year to qualify for renewal.
Common ways to accumulate CCD points include:
- Attending programs that involve knowledge enhancement, forums, seminars, and courses
- Participation in relevant associations
- Contributions to knowledge programs as speakers, panelists, or related roles, and
- Social and civic contributions
We explain more in our FAQs on CIDB licenses for local contractors.
Maximum project values
Contract value limits vary by contractor grade, and are as follows:
| Grade | Building / Civil / Mechanical (RM) | Electrical (RM) | Facilities (RM) |
| G1 | Up to 200,000 | Up to 200,000 | – |
| G2 | 200,001 – 500,000 | Up to 500,000 | – |
| G3 | 500,001 – 1,000,000 | Up to 1,000,000 | – |
| G4 | 1,000,001 – 3,000,000 | 200,001 – 3,000,000 | Up to 3,000,000 |
| G5 | 3,000,001 – 5,000,000 | 200,001 – 5,000,000 | 3,000,001 – 5,000,000 |
| G6 | 5,000,001 – 10,000,000 | 200,001 – 10,000,000 | 5,000,001 – 10,000,000 |
| G7 | Above 10,000,000 with no upper limit | Above 200,000 with no upper limit | Above 10,000,000 with no upper limit |
This is why everyone wants to be a G7 contractor!
How to register with CIDB
Registrations are made via CIDB’s CIMS portal If it’s your first time, you’ll need to create an account – and remember to make it under the company director or business owner!
As of October 2024, here’s what you’ll be paying for:
- The application
- the license approval
All applications incur a one off RM50 fee, while the license approval fee is annual and based on the contractor’s grade:
| Grade | Annual Fee (RM) |
| G1 | RM20.00 |
| G2 | RM80.00 |
| G3 | RM150.00 |
| G4 | RM350.00 |
| G5 | RM700.00 |
| G6 | RM1,000.00 |
| G7 | RM1,400.00 |
Required documents:
- Academic certificates
- FM resume if applying for category F
- Certificate of Registration for Competent Persons (if available)
- Certificate of Agency Registration
- Annual Return (if the application is from a limited company)
- Annual Return of the company holding shares in the company
- Current Financial Statement if application is from a business registered under ROB / PLT / ROS
- Partnership Agreement if application is from a partnership
- Company Information, E-InfoSSM services for LLP
- Registration of Societies/Associations (ROS)
- List of company directors for Sdn Bhds
Changing CIDB grades
Contractors can apply for any grade change if they meet the requirments of the grade being applied for.
If there are fewer than 120 days remaining on the current CIDB license, the contractor can combine a grade change request with their renewal application, and fees are as follows.
| Type of Fee | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade Change | RM50.00 |
| Downgrade | RM100.00 |
| Upgrade | Difference between new grade’s annual fee and previous grade’s renewal fee |
The only exception is a downgrade to G1 if SPKK-registered which revokes the SPKK certificate.
We wish you all the best with your CIDB registration, and if you need help, that’s what we’re here for!
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FAQs About Contractor CIDB Grade Requirements
- What are CCD points for?
💡CCD points are required for CIDB contractors to qualify for renewal. The higher the grade, the more CCD points are needed. Check out our CCD point guide for full details. - What are CIDB G1 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM5,000 (or RM10,000 for SPKK-registered contractors), one Technical Certificate holder (if available), and 10 CCD points annually for renewal. - What are CIDB G2 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM25,000, one Technical Certificate holder (if available), and 10 CCD points for renewal. - What are CIDB G3 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM50,000, one Technical Certificate holder (if available), and 20 CCD points for renewal. - What are CIDB G4 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM150,000, a Diploma holder, and 20 CCD points for renewal. - What are CIDB G5 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM250,000, a Diploma holder with a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a Degree holder with a minimum of 1 year of experience, and 30 CCD points for renewal. - What are CIDB G6 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM500,000, a Diploma holder and a Degree holder, with one having a minimum of 3 years of experience, and 30 CCD points for renewal. - What are CIDB G7 contractor requirements?
💡Paid-up capital of RM750,000, two Degree holders with one having a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a Diploma holder and a Degree holder, both with a minimum of 5 years of experience, and 40 CCD points for renewal.