As a salaried employee, you have the option to contribute more towards your retirement savings. Either you or your employer, or both, may voluntarily contribute at a rate exceeding the statutory rate [as long as you meet the requirements].
Who Can Apply

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Death Benefit
Subject to EPF terms and conditions.
Tax Exemption
Subject to IRB terms and conditions.
Annual Dividend
Enjoy annual dividends on top of your retirement savings.
Special Incentive
Up to 15% of total contribution or max RM300 this year.
Who Can Contribute?
Employee
Complete and submit Borang KWSP 17A (AHL)/ KWSP 18A (AHL) to their respective employers.
Employer
​No form is required if Employers opt to contribute more than the statutory rate for employers.

Note: Employers need to submit VE (Employee’s Share) and VE (Employer’s Share) applications through i-Akaun (Employer)

Contribute More Than The Statutory Rate (Voluntary Excess)

Who Can Contribute

The employer or the employee, or both, may choose to contribute more than the stipulated rates under the Third Schedule to the EPF Act 1991. The last rate that you opt for will be your new contribution rate and will remain as so until you and/or your employer submits a cancellation notice.
Responsive Table
Salary Employee A Employer Contribution Rate (i) Employer Voluntary Excess (ii) Employer Contribution (i)+(ii)=B Payable Contribution A+B
Employees aged below 60 years old and earns a salary of less than RM5,000 RM1,000 11%=RM110 13% 5% 18%XRM1,000=RM180 RM290
Employees aged below 60 years old and earns a salary of more than RM5,000 RM6,250 11%=RM693 12% 5% 17%XRM6,250=RM1,062.50 RM1,755.50=RM1,756
(rounded to the next ringgit)
Employees aged 60 and over with a salary of less than RM5,000 RM1,000 0%=RM0 4% 5% 9%XRM1,000=RM90 RM90
Employees aged 60 and over with a salary of more than RM5,000 RM6,250 0%= RM0 4% 5% 9%XRM6,250=RM562.50 RM562.50=RM563
(rounded to the next ringgit)
* Third Schedule, EPF Act 1991
Example of member opting to contribute 5% more than the employee’s share
Responsive Table
Salary Employee Contribution Rate (i) Employee Voluntary Excess (ii) Employee Contribution (i) + (ii) = A Employer B Payable Contribution A+B
Employees aged below 60 years old and earns a salary of less than RM5,000 RM1,000 11% 5% 16%XRM1,000=RM160 13%=RM130 RM290
Employees aged below 60 years old and earns a salary of more than RM5,000 RM6,250 11% 5% 16%XRM6,250=RM1,000 12%=RM750 RM1,750.00
Employees aged 60 and over with a salary of less than RM5,000 RM1,000 0% 5% 5%XRM1,000=RM50 4%=RM40 RM90
Employees aged 60 and over with a salary of more than RM5,000 RM6,250 0% 5% 5%XRM6,250=RM312.50 4%=RM252 RM564.50=RM565
(rounded to the next ringgit)
* Third Schedule, EPF Act 1991

Requirements

Complete and submit KWSP 17A (AHL)/ KWSP 18A (AHL) form to their respective employers
No form is required for VE (Employer's Share) application
The contribution must be paid rounded to the next ringgit.
Note:
1. Minimum age contribution is subject to Employment age’s Children and Young Persons (Employment) Act 1966. Meanwhile maximum age contribution is 75 years old.
2. Employers need to submit VE (Employee’s Share) and VE (Employer’s Share) application through i-Akaun (Employer).
3. The contribution must be paid rounded to the next ringgit.

Notice Of Revocation For Voluntary Excess

To cancel the option to contribute in excess of the statutory rate, members must complete Form KWSP 17A (AHL)/18A (AHL) and submit to the employer. Employers need to submit VE (Employee’s Share) and VE (Employer’s Share) revocation application through i-Akaun (Employer).

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Frequently Asked Question

Frequently Asked Question

Employee VE - FAQ

What is Voluntary Excess online (e-VE)?

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Voluntary Excess online (e-VE) is a facility for applying to register or cancel Voluntary Excess (VE) for Employee Share and/or Employer Share through i-Akaun (Employer), subject to the VE registration method.


When was the e-VE application facility implemented?

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The e-VE application facility through i-Akaun (Employer) has been implemented since 20 March 2022.


Who is eligible to apply for VE?

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The VE application can be made by:

a) All EPF members (Citizens and Non-Citizens) who have not reached the age of 75, AND/OR
b) All employers registered with EPF


How is the application process for VE (Employee Share) registration handled?

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The process for handling the VE (Employee Share) registration application is as follows:

a) The member needs to complete the Borang KWSP 17A (AHL)/ KWSP 18A (AHL) – Application for Registration / Cancellation of Contribution Above the Statutory Rate (Employee Share), which can be obtained from the official EPF website.
b) Members must submit the form to the employer. Subsequently, the employer must enter the employee's application information through i-Akaun (Employer). Please refer to the Application Guide for Contributing Above the Statutory Rate (VE) Through i-Akaun (Employer)."
c) The form received by the employer must be kept as the employer's record (no need to be submitted to EPF).


How can members check the status of their VE (Employee Share) registration/cancellation application?

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Members can check the status of their application through i-Akaun (Member), where successful VE registration/cancellation applications will receive a message in the Inbox section.


Can self-employed members apply for VE (Employee Share)?

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No, self-employed members cannot apply for VE (Employee Share). However, self-employed members can make voluntary contributions. For more information, please refer here.


What is the maximum percentage (%) of contribution deduction that can be applied for VE (Employee Share)?

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The percentage (%) of contribution deduction that can be applied for VE (Employee Share) is subject to all mandatory deductions and any conditions set by the employer related to deductions, as well as the applicable Labour Law provisions.


Can members cancel their VE (Employee Share) application?

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Yes, members can cancel their VE (Employee Share) application. The cancellation application process is as follows:

a) The member needs to complete the Borang KWSP 17A (AHL)/ KWSP 18A (AHL) – Application for Registration / Cancellation of Contribution Above the Statutory Rate (Employee Share), which can be obtained from the official EPF website.
b) The member must submit the form to the employer. Subsequently  the employer must enter the employee’s application information through i-Akaun (Employer). Please refer to the Guide for Applying for Contributions Above the Statutory Rate (VE) through i-Akaun (Employer).
c) The form received by the employer must be kept as the employer's record (no need to be submitted to EPF).