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FORM 1 INSTRUCTION PAGE

FORM 1 PREPARATION GUIDELINES

Before You Begin

Form 1 is the first stage of the SBO Application Process. It focuses on gathering basic personal information, business details, and an overview of your business.

To complete Form 1 successfully, please have the following information ready before you begin.

Information Required

1. Personal Information

Please prepare:

  • Title (Mr., Mrs., Miss, Dr., etc.)
  • Full Name
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address


2. Business Information

Please prepare:

  • Registered Business Name
  • Business Website (if available)
  • Business LinkedIn Page (if available)
  • Year of Business Registration
  • Names of Business Owners and Their Shareholding Percentages

Example:

Owner Name Shareholding (%)
John Doe 60%
Jane Doe 40%



3. Business Overview

You will be required to provide:

Business Sector

Clearly state the sector or industry your business operates in.

Examples include:

  • Agriculture
  • Manufacturing
  • Technology
  • Healthcare
  • Education
  • Logistics
  • Financial Services
  • Renewable Energy
  • Retail
  • Other

Business Description (Up to 1,000 Words)

Prepare a detailed overview of your business covering:

  • What your business does
  • The products or services you offer
  • Who your customers are
  • The problem your business solves
  • How your business generates revenue
  • Major achievements or milestones
  • Future growth plans

Tip: It is advisable to draft your business overview in a separate document before starting the form and then paste it into the application.


Before Submitting Form 1

Ensure you have:

Personal Contact Information
Business Registration Information
Website and LinkedIn Details (if available)
Names of Business Owners and Shareholding Structure
Business Sector Information
Business Overview (Up to 1,000 Words)


Next Step

After successfully completing Form 1, you will be redirected to Form 2, where you will provide detailed business, financial, governance, and investment-readiness information and upload supporting documents.

We recommend reviewing the Form 2 Requirements Checklist before proceeding so you can prepare all required documents in advance.

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