What is Social Enterprise?

SE is a business entity that is registered under any written law in Malaysia that proactively
creates positive social or environmental impact in a way that is financially sustainable.

  • Social Mission

    Have a clear mission which helps tackles social/environmental issues and concerns of the nation

  • Business Model

    Generates income and profit by selling products or services demanded by the market

  • Target Beneficiary

    To improve and help a specific target group i.e environment, B40 community, the disabled community, refugees, etc.

Criteria for SE.A

Stages of SE.A

SE Accreditation Overview

Stages

SE Basic

SE.A

SE.A Plus

Prerequiste

-

SE Basic

SE.A

Requisition Document

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Processing Time (working days)

14
30
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Listed in MED Database

-

Certificate

-

Tax Deduction

-
-

Validity

Forever
3 Years
1 Year

Ministry of Entrepreneur Development Agencies

TEKUN NASIONAL (Tabung Ekonomi Kumpulan Usaha Niaga)
Bank Rakyat
Protege
UDA
SKM (Malaysia Co-Operative Societies Commission)
BLESS
MKM
SME Bank Berhad
SME Corp. Malaysia (SME Corporation Malaysia)
Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC)
Institut Keusahawanan Negara (INSKEN)

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Learning Material

SE.A Guidelines

The Social Enterprise Accreditation (SE.A) guideline was developed as a mechanism to certify the status of social enterprises in Malaysia and encourage social entrepreneurs to expand their markets and start exploring business opportunities with the public and private sector.

Download SE.A Guidelines

SE.A Plus Guidelines

The Social Enterprise Accreditation Plus (SE.A Plus) is an extension of the current guideline describing procedures and conditions applicable by Social Enterprises to get approval under Subsection 44(11C) of the Income Tax Act 1967 for cash donations made to Social Enterprises to claim tax deductions as announced in Budget 2019.

Download SE.A Plus Guidelines

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Upcoming Events

  • SE Knowledge Day x UKM

  • 02 Nov 2019

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