The training program equips HR and payroll professionals with practical knowledge to manage taxation and statutory contributions for foreign workers and expatriates in Malaysia, ensuring compliance and avoiding penalties
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Description
Taxation and Statutory Contributions for Foreign Workers and Expatriates
Module Overview
This program provides HR professionals, payroll administrators, and compliance officers with the essential knowledge to manage expatriates’ and foreign workers’ tax and statutory obligations in Malaysia. Through practical insights and case studies, participants will learn how to handle taxation, statutory contributions, and reporting requirements effectively.
Targeted Participants
- HR Professionals managing foreign employees and expatriates.
- Anyone involved in expatriate management and statutory compliance functions.
Method of Training
- Interactive Learning Mode / Discussion
- Interactive Lectures
- Accelerated Learning
- Business Driven Action Learning
Learning Objectives
- 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.
Learning Outcome
- Understand statutory obligations related to EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDF, and PCB for foreign workers and expatriates.
- Differentiate tax treatment between resident and non-resident employees under Malaysian tax law.
- Identify common compliance gaps and apply best practices to avoid penalties or audit issues.
- Manage special cases such as contract staff, expatriates on secondment, and workers under different work permit categories.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to the Malaysian Tax System
Module 2: Residency Status and Its Tax Implications
Module 3: Taxation of Employment Income
Module 4: Common Remuneration and Benefits – Tax Treatment
Module 5: Tax Filings, Reliefs, and Obligations
Module 6: Year-End Tax Responsibilities and Compliance
Module 7: Statutory Contributions for Foreign Workers and Expatriates in Malaysia
Social Security Organisation (SOCSO / PERKESO)
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