Perkeso Employer Account Application Service

Description

• This service assists employers in registering their companies with the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO/SOCSO) in Malaysia. It ensures compliance with the Employees' Social Security Act 1969 and the Employment Insurance System Act 2017, which mandate all employers to contribute to social security for eligible employees.

GOV Department

• PERKESO (Pertubuhan Keselamatan Sosial) -  Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia.
  

License Type

• Employer Social Security Registration Certificate.

Details

• All employers hiring at least one employee are required to register. Applies to all industries and business types, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations.
• Documents Required: 
  Business Registration Certificate (SSM Form 9, 24, and 49, or equivalent). 
  Copy of the employer's IC or passport.
  Employee details for contribution purposes. 
• Application Process:
  Submission can be done online via PERKESO's ASSIST Portal or at the nearest PERKESO office.
  An employer code will be issued upon successful registration. 
• Contribution Rate:
  Based on the employee’s monthly wages, with rates specified by PERKESO guidelines. 
  Employers and employees both contribute a percentage of wages to the Employment Injury and Invalidity Scheme and the Employment Insurance System (EIS).
  

Important Rules

• Employers must register within 30 days of hiring the first employee.
• Monthly contributions must be submitted to PERKESO by the 15th of the following month.
• Employers are required to notify PERKESO of any changes, such as employee resignation, salary changes, or company status updates.

Compound & Punishment

• Fine up to RM10,000 or imprisonment up to 2 years, or both, under Section 94 of the Employees' Social Security Act 1969.
  
• Penalty of 6% interest per annum on the outstanding contribution.
• Legal action may be initiated by PERKESO.
• Fine up to RM10,000 or imprisonment up to 2 years, or both.

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