HRDF Eligibility Checker — Are You Required to Pay the Levy?
Find out if your company must register with HRD Corp, what levy rate applies, and how much annual training budget you can claim. Takes under 30 seconds.
Step 1 — Enter your company details
Most private-sector industries are covered under the PSMB Act 2001
Citizens and permanent residents only
Combined gross salary of all Malaysian staff
Step 2 — Eligibility result
Mandatory RegistrationMonthly levy
RM 750.00
Annual levy (training budget)
RM 9,000.00
Levy rate
1.0% of wages
Registration type
Mandatory
This is the maximum you can claim back for approved HRDF-registered training programmes. You should plan your training calendar early — unused levy does not roll over indefinitely.
Grant types available to you
SBL-Khas
Most common. HRD Corp pays the training provider directly from your levy balance. No upfront cost to the employer.
SBL (Skim Bantuan Latihan)
Employer pays the provider upfront, then submits a claim to HRD Corp for reimbursement from the levy pool.
PROLUS
For unemployed Malaysians. Employers can sponsor training for new hires or pre-employment candidates and claim reimbursement.
Who Must Register with HRD Corp?
Under the Pembangunan Sumber Manusia Berhad (PSMB) Act 2001, private sector employers in designated industries are required to register with HRD Corp once they employ 10 or more Malaysian citizens or permanent residents. Covered sectors include manufacturing, services, mining and quarrying, construction, and agriculture, among others.
Mandatory employers pay a 1% monthly levy on their total wage bill. This levy accumulates into an annual training fund that can be drawn down against any training programme delivered by an HRDF-registered provider. Employers with fewer than 10 Malaysian employees may register voluntarily at a reduced rate of 0.5%, unlocking access to the same grants and training network.
The levy pool accrues monthly and can be claimed against SBL-Khas (direct billing), SBL (reimbursement), and PROLUS (pre-employment) schemes. Unused levy does not roll over indefinitely, so planning your annual training calendar early is essential.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies must register with HRD Corp?
Private sector employers in covered industries with 10 or more Malaysian employees must register and pay the 1% levy. Companies with fewer than 10 Malaysian employees but a monthly payroll above RM 500,000 may also be required to register. Smaller employers can register voluntarily at 0.5%.
What is the difference between mandatory and voluntary registration?
Mandatory employers (10+ staff) pay 1% of monthly wages and must register within 30 days of hitting the threshold. Voluntary employers (under 10 staff) pay 0.5% but gain the same access to grants and HRDF-registered training programmes.
What training grants can I claim with my levy?
The three main schemes are SBL-Khas (HRD Corp pays the provider directly — most common), SBL (employer pays upfront and claims reimbursement), and PROLUS (for training unemployed Malaysians you plan to hire). All three draw from your accumulated levy balance.
Ready to use your levy?
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