Taxation & Statutory Contributions for Foreign Workers & Expatriates
Date: 12 Oct 2026
The training program equips HR and payroll professionals with practical knowledge to manage taxation…
Overview
Payroll is an organisation’s financial records of employees’ salary payments, bonuses, and deductions. An organisation’s payroll management is expected to adhere to the latest statutory obligations as they are subjected to law and regulations. Effective and efficient payroll management ensures payslips are properly prepared, salaries are paid, and statutory returns completed. Apart from Employment Terms and Conditions, this programme will also highlight to participants the computation of EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD levy contributions and income tax deductions in compliance with the legal requirements in Malaysia. In addition, the Malaysian payroll system, up-keeping of payroll system and other statutory requirements will also be covered.
Programme Outline
Day 1: Payroll Fundamentals, Employment Regulations & Statutory Calculations
- Definition of Payroll
- Terms & Conditions
- Application of Employment Act
- Part Time Employees
- Part Time Employees
- Application of Employment Related Calculations
- Termination & Lay-Off Benefits
Day 2: Statutory Contributions, Tax Compliance & Payroll System Management
- Application of Termination & Lay Off Benefits
- Employees Provident Fund (EPF)
- Social Security Organisations (SOCSO)
- Employees Insurance System (EIS)
- Human Resources Development Corporation (HRDCORP)
- Income Tax Deductions
- Employer’s Responsibilities Section 83 Income Tax Act 1967
- Setting Up Payroll System and Up-Keeping
Learning Objectives & Outcomes
- Understand the key principles of payroll management and calculate employee pay in accordance with employment terms, conditions, and the Employment Act 1955.
- Apply appropriate methods to calculate termination and lay-off benefits in accordance with applicable statutory requirements.
- Calculate statutory contributions and deductions, including EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRD levy, and income tax deductions accurately.
- Understand the purpose, requirements, and benefits of statutory contributions and payroll-related obligations for both employers and employees.
- Set up and maintain an effective payroll system, including proper record-keeping, year-end reporting, and compliance with relevant statutory requirements.
Who Should Attend
- Finance Managers & Accountants
- Finance & Accounts Executives
- HR Managers & HR Executives
- Administration Personnel & Managers
- Payroll Professionals & Personnel Responsible for Payroll Processing
