Working Capital
For operating needs, expansion and cash-flow timing. Depending on the business and financing institution, structures such as term financing or overdraft may be discussed.
Trade finance & facilities
Trade Finance & Trade Facilities for Malaysian Businesses
Trade finance and trade facilities often relate to transaction-specific requirements — such as imports, exports, supplier payments or contract support — rather than a single general-purpose loan. Depending on the business, the counterparty and the deal, discussions may include instruments such as Letter of Credit (LC), Bank Guarantee (BG) or Banker’s Acceptance (BA). Business Capital provides advisory support to help you explore which trade facility types may be relevant. Not every transaction qualifies, and approval is not guaranteed.
A needs-based discussion of options. Eligibility depends on the business and the facility. Approval is not guaranteed.
What trade finance and trade facilities may support
Trade facilities are usually matched to a specific commercial transaction. Whether a structure may be suitable depends on the applicant, the underlying trade and the policies of the relevant financing institution.
- Letter of Credit (LC), where appropriate to the transaction
- Bank Guarantee (BG) for suitable commercial requirements
- Banker’s Acceptance (BA), depending on eligibility
- Import, export, procurement and supplier payment support
- Other trade financing facilities that may be relevant to the transaction
When import, export and trading businesses may consider trade facilities
These examples are illustrative starting points. They do not mean a facility will be available or approved.
Importing goods and needing structured payment support for suppliers
Exporting or selling goods where buyer or shipping terms require trade documentation
Purchasing inventory for a confirmed trading cycle
Fulfilling contract requirements that call for a guarantee or trade support
Managing supplier payment cycles on eligible transactions
How a trade facility discussion usually works
A useful trade discussion usually starts with the transaction itself — who is involved, what is being bought or sold, and what payment or guarantee support may be needed.
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Describe the transaction
Share the nature of the import, export, procurement or contract requirement.
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Review suitability
The team discusses which facility types may be relevant, depending on the applicant and the transaction.
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Explore next steps
If a facility may be suitable to explore, the information typically required can then be outlined.
Information often useful for an initial review
Requirements vary by facility and financing institution. The following is often helpful to prepare for an initial discussion. For a broader overview of what may be reviewed across facility types, see our business financing requirements guide.
- Company registration and business profile
- Details of the trade, supplier or contract
- Invoices, purchase orders or draft contracts, if available
- Recent financials and bank statements
- Any existing trade facilities
Eligibility and suitability
Trade facilities are subject to eligibility and to the policies of the relevant financing institution. Not every facility is available to every applicant or transaction. Business Capital can discuss options that may be suitable. Approval is not guaranteed.
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Eligibility enquiry
Check Your Financing Eligibility
Tell us what your business requires. It takes about a minute and there is no obligation. Submitting this form does not guarantee financing or an automated credit decision.
- Needs-based review of the business requirement
- Discussion of options, not a guaranteed approval
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Next step
Ask About Trade Facilities
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