Payroll software · Malaysia
SQL Payroll
LHDN-verified Malaysian payroll with auto EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB and HRDF
Market position
The dominant Malaysia-only payroll incumbent, paired with the widely-deployed SQL Account. Strong with accountants and traditional SMEs wanting a locally-certified system, and heavily reseller-distributed.
Malaysia-specific note
Uses the official LHDN PCB calculator for 100%-matched MTD and generates the full statutory pack (EPF Borang A, SOCSO Borang 2/3/8A, EIS, Form EA, Borang E/CP8D, CP39/CP22) with text-file exports for KWSP/PERKESO/LHDN and bank uploads.
Pros
- + Certified by KWSP/PERKESO/LHDN/HRDF
- + Uses LHDN's own PCB calculator engine
- + Complete Malaysian statutory form coverage
- + Massive local support/reseller network
Cons
- − Malaysia-only
- − Dated UI vs modern SaaS
- − Pricing not transparent (quote/reseller)
- − Best value bundled with SQL Account
Typical Malaysia pricing
Not published; commonly from ~RM799 one-time via reseller.
Why this matters for Malaysia trades
CIDB (the Construction Industry Development Board) registers and grades contractors G1–G7 by project value and issues the mandatory Green Card for site workers under Act 520 — registration is required to undertake or bid construction work; LHDN/IRBM runs income tax, SST and the MyInvois e-invoicing system (XML/JSON with a validated UIN and QR code); SSM (the Companies Commission of Malaysia) handles company incorporation; the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) registers engineers; and employers must register every worker with EPF/KWSP (provident fund), SOCSO/PERKESO (social security) and EIS.
Malaysian construction & trades software selection is shaped above all by MyInvois — the national e-invoicing system run by LHDN/IRBM (the Inland Revenue Board), phasing in by turnover (largest firms since August 2024, mid-market through 2025, businesses above RM1m from January 2026, and the smallest firms following). Construction is treated as a special case: many progress claims and certain transactions must be e-invoiced individually rather than batched into a monthly consolidated e-invoice — so "MyInvois-ready / LHDN-compliant" is the lead selling point for local accounting and construction-ERP vendors. Add the Ringgit (MYR), SST (Sales & Service Tax, not VAT), CIDB G1–G7 contractor grading across ~130,000 registered contractors, and a government digitalisation grant nudging SMEs onto the software. Business runs in English.
Frequently asked
Is SQL Payroll a good fit for Malaysia trades?
The dominant Malaysia-only payroll incumbent, paired with the widely-deployed SQL Account. Strong with accountants and traditional SMEs wanting a locally-certified system, and heavily reseller-distributed. Uses the official LHDN PCB calculator for 100%-matched MTD and generates the full statutory pack (EPF Borang A, SOCSO Borang 2/3/8A, EIS, Form EA, Borang E/CP8D, CP39/CP22) with text-file exports for KWSP/PERKESO/LHDN and bank uploads.
What does SQL Payroll cost in Malaysia?
Not published; commonly from ~RM799 one-time via reseller.. Pricing and availability can change by region — confirm current Malaysia pricing on the vendor's site before committing.
Is SQL Payroll recommended?
Yes — it is a Tier S (Recommended) pick in our Malaysia directory for payroll software, based on market fit and reputation. Still compare it against the alternatives for your specific trade and region.