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EPF Compliance for Foreign Workers: A Breakdown of 2% Deductions & Payment Deadlines

26 Jun 2025
EPF Compliance for Foreign Workers: A Breakdown of 2% Deductions & Payment Deadlines
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In accordance with Malaysian law, employers are required to register and contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) for all non-Malaysian employees with valid work permits (excluding domestic workers). This guide covers EPF registration, contribution rates, and key compliance details for foreign employees.


Who Must Contribute?

Non-Malaysian employees (with valid work permits, excluding domestic workers)
Below 75 years of age


Contribution Rates

  • Employer’s Share: 2%

  • Employee’s Share: 2% (deductible from salary)


Payment Deadline & Method

Employers must remit EPF contributions for each month’s wages by the 15th of the following month.

Example:

  • October 2025 salaryContribution due by November 15, 2025


Key Notes:

✔ Employers must pay both employer and employee shares (employee’s portion may be salary deducted).
✔ Contributions must be made in Ringgit (RM) only (no sen/cent values).
✔ Late payments may incur penalties.


Ensure Compliance – Avoid Penalties!
For further details, refer to the EPF Official Website or contact EPF directly.



雇主须知:外籍员工公积金(EPF)合规指南
根据马来西亚法律规定,雇主必须为所有持有有效工作准证的非马来西亚籍员工(家庭佣工除外)注册并缴纳公积金(EPF)。本指南涵盖外籍员工的公积金注册、缴纳比例及重要注意事项。
谁需要缴纳?
✅ 持有有效工作准证的非马来西亚籍员工(家庭佣工除外)
✅ 年龄低于75岁
缴纳比例
雇主缴纳部分:2%
员工缴纳部分:2%(可从员工薪资中扣除)
缴纳时间与方式
雇主须在次月15日或之前,为员工上个月的薪资缴纳公积金。
示例:
2025年10月薪资 → 缴纳月份为2025年11月 → 需在2025年11月15日或之前完成缴纳
注意事项:
雇主需同时缴纳雇主及员工部分的公积金。
缴纳金额仅以令吉为单位(不含仙)。
确保合规,避免处罚!如有疑问,请参考EPF官方指南或联系相关部门。



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