Malaysian business licence·Federal
Private Employment Agency Licence (APS)
Issued by Jabatan Tenaga Kerja SabahPrivate Employment Agencies Act 1981 (Act 246)
Overview
The Private Employment Agency Licence (APS) regulates the activities of private employment agencies and protects job seekers both domestically and internationally. It is intended for companies wishing to recruit and place workers with employers. This licence ensures efficient and effective employment services in the private sector.
Key details
Governing Act
Private Employment Agencies Act 1981 (Act 246)
Agency fees
RM 25 processing + RM 0 annual
Validity
1 year (renewable annually)
Issuing authority
Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah
Fees shown are government / local-authority fees payable to the issuing agency. Emerhub charges a separate service fee for handling the application end-to-end.
Eligible applicants
Companies with a majority of 51% Malaysian citizens
Application requirements
- Private Limited Company or Public Company incorporated in Malaysia under the Companies Act;
- Company name must begin with the words 'Employment Agency...';
- Paid-up capital must be at least RM50,000.00;
- For applications not using 'Employment Agency...' at the start of the company name, paid-up capital must be at least RM500,000.00;
- Each director and/or shareholder must have a good conduct record and not be bankrupt;
- Each director and/or shareholder must be at least 21 years old at the time of application;
- The majority of shares in the company must be held by Malaysian citizens.
Agency fee breakdown
Licence Fee: RM 25
Validity Period: 1 Year
These are amounts payable to Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Sabah. Emerhub's service fee is quoted separately when you engage us.