Payroll & HR Services for Malaysia-Based Businesses

Practical, Compliant Payroll Outsourcing Without Enterprise Complexity
Managing payroll and HR in Malaysia goes beyond processing salaries. Payroll accuracy, statutory compliance, and timely submissions directly impact employee trust, business continuity, and regulatory risk.
Ledgen provides payroll and HR services in Malaysia designed for businesses that want reliable compliance, clear processes, and hands-on support, without the complexity of large multi-country payroll platforms. We support Malaysia-based companies, including those with operations across Singapore and Hong Kong by focusing on what matters most: accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory confidence.
Our payroll outsourcing services help businesses reduce administrative burden, minimise compliance risk, and maintain smooth workforce operations — without over-engineered systems or unnecessary layers of support.
What is Payroll Outsourcing in Malaysia?
Payroll outsourcing involves engaging a specialist provider to manage salary processing, statutory contributions, payroll reporting, and compliance obligations on your behalf.
In Malaysia, this includes:
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Accurate monthly salary computation
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Overtime, allowances, commissions, and bonus calculations
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Statutory contributions to EPF (KWSP), SOCSO (PERKESO), and EIS
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Monthly Tax Deduction (PCB/MTD) submissions to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN)
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Annual EA Form preparation and Form E filing
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Payroll reporting and audit support
Outsourcing payroll to the right partner improves compliance visibility, ensures consistent statutory adherence, and reduces dependency on internal HR resources.
Ledgen’s payroll services in Malaysia are built on practical execution and regulatory accuracy. Our experienced payroll specialists combine structured processes with up-to-date statutory knowledge to ensure your payroll remains compliant, confidential, and predictable.
Why Outsource Payroll & HR in Malaysia?
Many payroll providers focus on large multinational platforms. For SMEs and mid-sized companies operating primarily in Malaysia, this can result in unnecessary costs and rigid systems that do not fit operational needs.
Ledgen’s approach is focused and local.
We specialize in Malaysia payroll outsourcing, with strong knowledge of local employment regulations and statutory contribution requirements. This enables faster issue resolution, clearer communication, and personalised service.
Outsourcing payroll and HR to Ledgen helps your business:
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Reduce time spent on payroll administration
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Lower reliance on internal HR or finance staff
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Avoid disruptions caused by staff turnover or leave
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Improve payroll accuracy and consistency
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Ensure compliance with Malaysian employment and tax regulations
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Safeguard sensitive payroll and employee data
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Minimise payroll errors, disputes, and statutory penalties

Our Payroll & HR Services
Payroll Processing & Salary Administration
Ledgen provides structured and compliant payroll processing services to ensure accurate salary administration and statutory adherence for Malaysia-based businesses.
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Maintaining and updating individual employee payroll records
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Accurate computation of gross and net salaries, including overtime, allowances, commissions, and bonuses
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Calculation and submission of statutory contributions to EPF (KWSP), SOCSO (PERKESO), and EIS
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Monthly Tax Deduction (PCB/MTD) computation and reporting to the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN)
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Preparation and distribution of electronic or printed payslips to employees
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Generation of detailed monthly payroll reports for management review
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Preparation and filing of statutory forms, including Form E and EA Forms for year-end reporting
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Acting as preparer for clients’ payroll bank files to facilitate secure salary payments to employees and statutory payments to authorities
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Advisory on compliance with the Employment Act 1955, payroll regulations, and statutory contribution requirements
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Processing of salary increments, bonuses, incentives, and adjustments
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Preparation of tax clearance documentation (e.g., CP21/CP22/CP22A) and advisory support for expatriates leaving Malaysia
HR Administration Support
Ledgen provides comprehensive HR administrative support to help businesses manage workforce compliance, employee records, and regulatory requirements efficiently.
Our HR support services include:
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Employer registration with statutory bodies such as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF/KWSP), Social Security Organisation (SOCSO/PERKESO), Employment Insurance System (EIS), and the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (LHDN)
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Administration of employee insurance coverage, including Group Hospitalisation & Surgical (GHS) and other corporate policies
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Submission and coordination of statutory claims with relevant government authorities, where applicable
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Application and renewal of Employment Pass, Professional Visit Pass, and related work permits for expatriates (subject to approval by the Immigration Department of Malaysia)
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Employee personal tax services, including expatriate tax computation, tax planning advisory, and annual tax return filing
Digital HR Solutions
To enhance efficiency and transparency, we support digital HR tools that streamline internal processes:
- E-Leave System
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Employees can apply for leave across multiple non-consecutive dates in a single application
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Integrated calendar view for better visibility of team leave schedules
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Centralised leave tracking and approval workflow
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- E-Claim System
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Customisable claim forms for different types of expense claims
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Structured submission and approval process
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Clear audit trail for management oversight
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- E-Appraisal System
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Configurable performance appraisal forms tailored to your company’s KPIs and evaluation framework
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Structured review workflow to support employee development and performance tracking
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At Ledgen, we offer comprehensive payroll and HR administrative services to suit the needs of your company.
Our dedicated HR & Payroll Department assists clients range from small to very large enterprises all of which expect high quality and professional services from us. We deliver accurate, timely payroll services leaving clients free from the hassle of dealing with payroll matters and giving them a peace of mind in running their business.
How has Ledgen helped our Clients?

Cost effective and avoid payroll errors
Our client is a medical service provider. Prior to outsourcing, our client employed an internal HR staff to process its payroll manually. Mistakes in the payroll calculation for part timers were made by the internal HR staff due to lack of knowledge in updated statutory legislations. After outsourcing, our client no longer needs to worry whether payroll had been processed accurately or HR personnel going on leave or resign without anyone internally to process the payroll. This also translates into cost saving for our client.

Implementing e-payroll, e-leave and e-claim
We were engaged by a research and knowledge provider to provide payroll services and implement e-payroll, e-leave and e-claim. Employees can make use of these e-platforms anytime and anywhere. Supporting documents can be easily attached without filing up and submitting manual forms. This is paperless, convenient, fast and easy.
