The foreign worker levy is a mandatory annual payment employers must make to the Malaysian government for every foreign worker employed — separate from wages, EPF, and SOCSO. Levy payment follows eQuota approval, and missing a payment blocks permit renewal entirely.
*** Rates are subject to government revision. We confirm current rates before processing any levy payment on your behalf.
Security Bond: RM1,500 per worker, payable upfront by the employer.
Effective September 2026, employers must register and verify each foreign worker’s accommodation address via the FOMEMA portal. Failure to comply may result in levy forfeiture or permit cancellation, creating direct financial exposure beyond the standard levy and bond costs.
Issued upon quota approval (new hires) or 90 days before PLKS expiry (renewals).
Levy paid online through the Foreign Workers Centralised Management System or approved eServices channels — required before the VDR (Calling Visa) can be issued.
Payment receipt attached to the worker's file — required before VDR issuance or PLKS renewal.
*** Levy obligations beyond the 10th year are subject to Immigration Department approval and may vary by sector.
Comprehensive guide to Malaysia’s foreign worker systems — covering FWCMS quotas, VDR applications, and PLKS permit renewals.
FWCMS eQuota applications aligned with levy payments to avoid delays in approvals.
Ensuring levy‑paid workers are housed under Act 446 standards with JTKSM approval coordination.
Integration of levy payments with EPF, SOCSO, and statutory deductions for full workforce compliance.
We track and process levy payments as part of our permit renewal service.