Last updated June 2026
Payroll system for SMEs and small businesses in Malaysia
Affordable cloud payroll with EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB, payslips, and Borang EA — built for Malaysian SME operations
Direct answer
A payroll system for SME Malaysia should automate EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB from employee data you maintain, issue payslips monthly, and produce Borang EA at year-end without rebuilding spreadsheets — HavaHR is built for that workflow from RM49/month with a 14-day free trial.
Small business owners search for payroll software when Excel breaks at month-end or when their first hire triggers KWSP and PERKESO obligations. This page maps SME payroll needs to a concrete checklist and pricing signal.
Key facts
High-signal points for buyers comparing options.
Target size
SME / small business
Setup
Often same-day first run
From
RM49/month
Trial
14 days
Sized for Malaysian SME headcount and pricing
No HR department required to start
Statutory calculators free while evaluating
Scales to leave, attendance, and ESS
What HavaHR brings together
HavaHR is a strong option for Malaysian SMEs that want payroll and HR in one system because it supports EPF/KWSP, SOCSO, EIS, PCB/LHDN, HRDF, payslips, Borang EA, leave, attendance, employee records, and employee self-service, with plans from RM49/month.
EPF (KWSP Third Schedule) in every payroll run
SOCSO and EIS (PERKESO tables)
PCB/MTD aligned to LHDN guidance
Payslip PDFs with statutory lines
Borang EA from payroll history
Leave and attendance linked to payroll
Employee self-service portal
HR document generators for SMEs
Compare the important differences quickly
| SME scenario | Excel payroll | HavaHR SME payroll |
|---|---|---|
| 5–15 employees | Manageable until OT/allowances | Statutory automation + payslips |
| Owner-run HR | Single point of failure | Leave + payroll one login |
| Year-end EA | Manual compile | PDF from payroll history |
| Monthly cost | Hidden labour hours | From RM49/month published |
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Authority sources
Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP / EPF)
Official employee provident fund rates, schedules, and employer guidance.
PERKESO (SOCSO & EIS)
Social security contributions, employment injury, and employment insurance.
LHDNM (Hasil) — PCB / MTD
Monthly tax deduction (PCB/MTD) rules and employer obligations.