Mastering the Tax Rules for Expatriates & Foreign Workers
Beyond Work Permits: Mastering the Tax Rules for Expatriates & Foreign Workers
HRDCORP CLAIMABLE COURSES
INTRODUCTION
This workshop aims to provide HR professionals, finance teams, and business owners with a clear and practical understanding of Malaysian tax obligations for both foreign expatriates and foreign workers.
Participants will learn how to correctly determine residency status, manage monthly tax deductions, handle tax clearance procedures, and avoid common pitfalls that may lead to audits, penalties, or immigration issues.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
• Stable Internet Connection
• Webcam and Earphones
COURSE OUTLINE
Topic 1: Overview of IRB’s Focus on Foreign Workers & Expatriates
· Why IRB is tightening compliance
· The role of employers as withholding agents
Topic 2: Tax Residency & Rates
· Resident vs Non-Resident Rules (182-day and 60-day tests)
· Practical Impact on Tax Rates and Reliefs
Topic 3: Employer’s Legal Obligations
· CP22, CP22A/B, and CP21 Filing Duties
· Monthly Tax Deduction (MTD/PCB) Responsibilities
Topic 4: Tax Clearance & Departure Issues
· Procedures before workers leave Malaysia
· Airport Stops, Travel Bans, and Reputational Risks
Topic 5: Common Pitfalls & Audit Risks
· Wrong Residency Classification
· Hiring without Valid Work Permits (Double Jeopardy: IRB + Immigration)
· Outsourced Payroll Failures
Topic 6: Best Practices for Employers
· Tracking Days of Presence (MyIMMs, Travel Declarations)
· Shadow Payrolls for Expatriates
· Recordkeeping and Cross-Department Coordination
Topic 7: Case Studies & Real-Life Lessons
· Factory Owner Penalized for Undocumented Workers
· Expatriate stopped at KLIA for Unpaid Taxes
· HR Outsourcing Gone Wrong
WHEN & WHERE
23 October 2025 (Thursday); 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Remote Online Learning - Zoom
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
HR Personnel, Finance Personnel, and Business Owners who employ Expatriates and Foreign Workers
TRAINING INVESTMENT
RM 750 per participant (inclusive of Service Tax, Online Course Materials, E-Certificate of Attendance)
HRD Corp Claimable (SBL-Khas)
REGISTER HERE: http://carriera.com.my/index.php/training-registration-hrdf-sbl-claimable/
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE: https://carriera.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mastering-the-Tax-Rules-for-Expatriates-Foreign-Workers.pdf
Beyond Work Permits: Mastering the Tax Rules for Expatriates & Foreign Workers
HRDCORP CLAIMABLE COURSES
INTRODUCTION
This workshop aims to provide HR professionals, finance teams, and business owners with a clear and practical understanding of Malaysian tax obligations for both foreign expatriates and foreign workers.
Participants will learn how to correctly determine residency status, manage monthly tax deductions, handle tax clearance procedures, and avoid common pitfalls that may lead to audits, penalties, or immigration issues.
COURSE REQUIREMENT
• Stable Internet Connection
• Webcam and Earphones
COURSE OUTLINE
Topic 1: Overview of IRB’s Focus on Foreign Workers & Expatriates
· Why IRB is tightening compliance
· The role of employers as withholding agents
Topic 2: Tax Residency & Rates
· Resident vs Non-Resident Rules (182-day and 60-day tests)
· Practical Impact on Tax Rates and Reliefs
Topic 3: Employer’s Legal Obligations
· CP22, CP22A/B, and CP21 Filing Duties
· Monthly Tax Deduction (MTD/PCB) Responsibilities
Topic 4: Tax Clearance & Departure Issues
· Procedures before workers leave Malaysia
· Airport Stops, Travel Bans, and Reputational Risks
Topic 5: Common Pitfalls & Audit Risks
· Wrong Residency Classification
· Hiring without Valid Work Permits (Double Jeopardy: IRB + Immigration)
· Outsourced Payroll Failures
Topic 6: Best Practices for Employers
· Tracking Days of Presence (MyIMMs, Travel Declarations)
· Shadow Payrolls for Expatriates
· Recordkeeping and Cross-Department Coordination
Topic 7: Case Studies & Real-Life Lessons
· Factory Owner Penalized for Undocumented Workers
· Expatriate stopped at KLIA for Unpaid Taxes
· HR Outsourcing Gone Wrong
WHEN & WHERE
23 October 2025 (Thursday); 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
Remote Online Learning - Zoom
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
HR Personnel, Finance Personnel, and Business Owners who employ Expatriates and Foreign Workers
TRAINING INVESTMENT
RM 750 per participant (inclusive of Service Tax, Online Course Materials, E-Certificate of Attendance)
HRD Corp Claimable (SBL-Khas)
REGISTER HERE: http://carriera.com.my/index.php/training-registration-hrdf-sbl-claimable/
DOWNLOAD BROCHURE HERE: https://carriera.com.my/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mastering-the-Tax-Rules-for-Expatriates-Foreign-Workers.pdf