Mastering Payroll Administration
Date: 14 - 15 Oct 2026
Location: Petaling Jaya
Ensure Compliance and Accuracy in Malaysian Payroll Management.
Overview
This comprehensive programme is designed to equip HR professionals, payroll administrators, finance personnel, and compliance officers with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to manage the tax and statutory obligations of expatriates and foreign workers in Malaysia. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the relevant taxation requirements, statutory contributions, payroll considerations, and reporting obligations applicable to foreign employees. The programme will also address key compliance considerations and common challenges organisations face when managing expatriate and foreign worker matters. Through practical insights, case studies, discussions, and workplace-based examples, participants will learn how to apply the relevant requirements accurately and effectively. By the end of the programme, participants will be better equipped to manage payroll-related obligations, maintain proper documentation, support regulatory compliance, and minimise potential risks associated with the employment of expatriates and foreign workers.
Programme Outline
Day 1: Malaysian Taxation & Employment Income for Foreign Workers
- Introduction to the Malaysian Tax System
- Residency Status and Its Tax Implications
- Taxation of Employment Income
- Common Remuneration and Benefits – Tax Treatment
Day 2: Tax Compliance & Statutory Obligations
- Tax Filings, Reliefs, and Obligations
- Year-End Tax Responsibilities and Compliance
- Statutory Contributions for Foreign Workers and Expatriates in Malaysia
- Social Security Organisation (SOCSO / PERKESO)
Learning Objectives & Outcomes
- Understand the regulatory framework governing taxation and statutory contributions for foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia.
- Differentiate between resident and non-resident tax treatment and apply the correct tax rules.
- Prepare the key elements of an operating and capital budget and evaluate the different budgeting techniques used
- Accurately compute employment income and benefits, including allowances, benefits-in-kind, and other special payments. Calculate different capital budgeting evaluation techniques for effective capital expenditure management
- Fulfill employer obligations in filing statutory forms (EA, CP8D, Form E) and meeting LHDN deadlines.
Who Should Attend
- Talent Acquisition
- Talent Development
- Talent Management
