Bumiputera SME Equity Financing (BASE)

Own shares in other Shariah compliant companies to expand or strengthen your business. Who can apply for this program?.

• Applicant must be a Bumiputera Small & Medium Enterprise Companies registered with the Companies Commission of Malaysia (“Acquirer”) and
  • CEO / MD must be a Bumiputera.
  • Majority of the management team are Bumiputeras.

• Existing or new company are eligible to apply.
• Acquirer must be able to demonstrate that it has the relevant expertise, experience, or personnel to manage and / or grow the acquiree business post acquisition.
• Shareholding in the acquiree company post-acquisition must be at least 51%.
• Fulfilled other eligibility criteria set by SME Bank.