📢 Employer Compliance Deadlines in Malaysia
Employer Compliance
Deadlines in Malaysia
Employers in Malaysia must adhere to strict monthly and yearly submission requirements to remain compliant with statutory bodies such as LHDN, EPF, SOCSO, and HRDF. Missing these deadlines can result in penalties, interest charges, and reputational damage.
Monthly Submissions
| Obligation | Due Date | Submission Method |
|---|---|---|
|
Monthly Tax Deduction (PCB/MTD)
|
15th of the following month | LHDN e-Data PCB / ByrHASiL portal |
|
EPF Contribution
|
15th of the following month | i-Akaun (Employer) portal |
|
SOCSO Contribution
|
15th of the following month | ASSIST portal |
|
EIS Contribution
|
15th of the following month | ASSIST portal |
|
HRDF Levy
|
Last day of the following month | HRDF online portal |
Yearly Submissions
| Obligation | Due Date | Submission Method |
|---|---|---|
|
Form EA (Employee Statement)
|
End of February | Prepare via payroll system, distribute to employees |
|
Form E (Employer’s Return)
|
31 March | Submit via LHDN e-Filing (e-Data Praisi) |
|
Annual Return
(Companies Commission of Malaysia – SSM) |
Within 30 days of incorporation anniversary | MyCoID portal |
How to Submit
LHDN (Tax Authority)
Employers submit PCB/MTD and annual forms via e-Filing or ByrHASiL. Payroll software can generate compliant files for direct upload.
EPF (KWSP)
Contributions are submitted through i-Akaun (Employer). Employers upload contribution schedules generated by payroll systems.
SOCSO & EIS
Submissions are made via theASSIST portal, where employers upload contribution details.
HRDF
Levy payments are made online through the HRDF portal.
SSM (Companies Commission)
Annual returns are filed via MyCoID, ensuring company compliance.
Employer
Action Plan
Set up a compliance calendar
With monthly & yearly reminders.
Leverage payroll software
Like SQL Payroll to automate.
Train HR staff
On using government portals effectively
Review compliance quarterly
To avoid last-minute errors
Why Use SQL Payroll?
Managing deadlines manually can be overwhelming. By adopting SQL Payroll, employers reduce compliance risks and save time, ensuring smooth submissions every month and year.
Mar 27,2026