The Employment Pass is issued to a foreigner who enters into Malaysia to take up employment for a minimum of two (2) years, after the applicant has obtained the approval for expatriate post from the relevant authorized agencies.
Expatriates may only work for the company name in the Employment Pass. They have to apply for new submission once they have changed to a new company. In ACG, we offer to assist on
- Advisory
- Application of Employment Pass
- Direct liaise with Immigration Officer when necessary
- Arranging for the issuance of Employment Pass
- Appeal
Application Criteria
- Share Capital
| Equity | Paid-up Capital (RM) |
| 100% local owned | 250,000 |
| Joint venture (min foreign equity 30%) | 350,000 |
| 100% foreign owned | 500,000 |
| Foreign owned company (foreign equity 51% and above) operating in the Wholesale, Retail and Trade (WRT) sectors | 1,000,000 |
- Degree and above, with at least 3 years of experience in relevant field
- Diploma, with at least 5 years of experience in relevant field
- Technical Certificate with at least 7 years of experience in relevant field
- Shareholder(s) must have minimum 30% equity in the company; AND
- Must be SSM registered Director of the Company or hold certain key position in the Company
Documents Required
- Copy of all Directors’ Identification Cards (Malaysian) / Passports (Foreigner)
- Company Profile
- Tenancy Agreement / Sale & Purchase Agreement
- SSM Printout
- Statutory Documents
- Latest Financial Report
- Business Premise License
- Other Business Licenses
- Company Hierarchy Chart
Exempted Sectors for Employment Pass
- Supermarket / Mini Market
- Convenience Store
- Medical Hall
- Fuel Station (With / Without Convenience Store)
- Wet Market
- Textile / Restaurant / Bistro