EPF, SOCSO, EIS & LHDN: the registrations every new employer needs
Before you run your first payroll, your company must be registered with the statutory bodies. Here’s what each one is and when to set it up.
The statutory accounts you’ll need
Hiring your first employee triggers a set of employer registrations. Getting them in place up front keeps your payroll compliant from day one:
- EPF (KWSP) — the retirement savings fund
- SOCSO (PERKESO) — social security and injury cover
- EIS (SIP) — employment insurance
- PCB/MTD — monthly tax deduction account
- LHDN — your company’s income tax registration
When to register
You should complete these before or at your first hire, and your LHDN tax registration shortly after incorporation. Missing them can lead to penalties and back-payments.
Setting it up in one go
Rather than dealing with each authority separately, Voyage sets up all of them together as a one-time employer & tax registration for RM600 — so you’re ready to hire and pay tax without the paperwork.
Frequently asked questions
When do I need to register for EPF and SOCSO?
At or before your first hire. These employer registrations are required to run compliant payroll.
What is PCB/MTD?
Potongan Cukai Bulanan (Monthly Tax Deduction) — the mechanism for deducting employees’ income tax from their salaries each month.
Can Voyage handle all the registrations?
Yes. Voyage sets up EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/MTD and LHDN together as a one-time RM600 service.
Ready to get started?
Incorporate from RM399, or build your own package and see the fee live.