Employer Pay for Reduction (e-PaR)

November 15, 2021

Do you understand what the Pay for Reduction (e-PaR) initiative is?

What is e-PAR initiative?

Reduce Late Payment Charges by up to 70% offered to employers who have settled their outstanding contributions and dividends
To ease financial burden of employers to sustain, remain operational and pay EPF contributions during the pandemic

How much is the reduction of Late Payment Charges offered?

70% from the total outstanding of Late Payment Charges for July 2021 contribution and prior to that
offered to employers with cancelled status is 60% from the total outstanding of Late Payment Charges for July 2021 contribution and prior to that

Who is eligible to apply for e-PaR?

Private sector employers
Related to Late Payment Charges for the month of July 2021 Contributions (June 2021 wages) and prior
Ensure all outstanding matters are resolved
Payment of monthly contributions up to contribution month July 2021 (June 2021 wages) are in order.
Payment of dividend up to July are in order (if any).
Late Payment Charges instalment plan are in order (if any).
No legal action taken by EPF

When can an e-PaR application be made?

When will the Late Payment Charges reduction be updated on i-Akaun (Majikan)?

From October 2021 onwards, upon full settlement of the Amount To Be Paid (Subject to bank’s clearance procedures)

When does the Amount To Be Paid need to settle?

Within 30 days from Approval Date
Offer is void if the Amount To Be Paid is not fully settled and Late Payment Charges amount will be returned to the original amount

What are benefits of e-PaR to employers?

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