JTK License Application & Renewal
Set up an employment agency in Malaysia
We handle all preparation, submissions, and renewals with SSM and JTKSM, ensuring you can begin operating as soon as possible.
Our Services
We help manpower agencies apply for / renew certificates from Jabatan Tenaga Kerja Semenanjung Malaysia (JTKSM) for the following activities:
- APS License A, B & C
- Category change / updating particulars
- License renewal
For businesses without a registered entity or offices, we also help with Sdn Bhd incorporation and PBT license applications.
Requirements
Requirements
These are some of the key requirements for all manpower agencies:
- Company must be at least 51% Malaysian owned
- Company name must meet JTK guidelines
- Must meet minimum paid-up capital required for license category
- Must have a suitable commercial premise
- Premise must display signboard with agency name and license number
- Directors must be Malaysian citizens, not bankrupt, and free from convictions related to human trafficking or forced labour
Note: There’s a lot more! For a full breakdown, read our guide to setting up employment agencies.
APS License
- Type A
- Type B
- Type C
APS Category A
Allows placement for job seekers in Malaysia only.
Financial requirements:
- Paid-up capital of RM50,000
- Money guarantee of RM5,000
*Additional RM5,000 money guarantee for every new branch.
APS Category B
Allows placement for job seekers in Malaysia only.
Financial requirements:
- Paid-up capital of RM100,000
- Money guarantee of RM100,000
*Additional RM30,000 money guarantee for every new branch.
APS Category C
Allows placement for job seekers within and outside Malaysia, and non-citizens within Malaysia.
Financial requirements:
- Paid-up capital of RM250,000
- Money guarantee of RM250,000
*Additional RM100,000 money guarantee for every new branch.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the minimum requirements to open a private employment agency?
You must meet four key requirements:
- Company requirements
- Premise requirements
- Director requirements
- Capital requirements
What are the company requirements?
Your company must:
- Be at least 51% owned by a Malaysian citizen
- Use a name starting with “Agensi Pekerjaan”
- Include private employment agency services in its business activity description
- Meet the paid-up capital requirements for your license category
- Have a suitable business premise
What are the premise requirements?
Your office must:
- Be accessible and located in a public area
- Not be near premises associated with immoral activities
- Display a clear signboard with company name and license number
- Be a commercial premise (SOHO/SOVO allowed)
Note: Co-working spaces may be risky as approval is subject to discretion.
What are the director requirements?
Directors must:
- Be Malaysian citizens
- Not be bankrupt
- Provide a sworn declaration confirming no involvement in human trafficking or forced labour offences
What are the capital and financial requirements?
There are three license categories:
Category A
- Paid-up capital: RM50,000
- Money guarantee: RM5,000
Category B
- Paid-up capital: RM100,000
- Money guarantee: RM100,000
Category C
- Paid-up capital: RM250,000
- Money guarantee: RM250,000
Additional guarantees are required when opening new branches.
What is the money guarantee for?
It acts as a financial safeguard to ensure compliance and pay for any penalties incurred. If used, it must be topped up to the minimum required amount.
Which APS license category should I choose?
- Category A: Local recruitment only
- Category B: Local + foreign domestic workers + overseas placement
- Category C: Full recruitment including non-citizens
What activities are allowed under each license?
Category A
- Recruit local workers
- Conduct short training (≤ 3 days)
- Organise career-related events
Category B
- Recruit local + foreign domestic workers
- Handle foreign worker applications
- Place Malaysians overseas
Category C
- Full recruitment scope (local + foreign + non-citizens)
- Represent employers in hiring processes
- Overseas placements
How long does the setup process take?
A typical process is as follows:
- Company incorporation: 3–5 working days
- Premise license: 15–30 working days
- JTK license: ~30 working days
- Employee registration: ~30 working days
What are the typical fees involved?
- Company incorporation: RM1,010
- JTK license application: RM300
- Employee registration: RM50 per employee
- License renewal: RM100
- Premise license: Varies by local authority
How long is the APS license valid?
Two years.
How much it cost to renew my APS license?
JTK license renewals incur two fees:
- A processing fee of RM100
- A license fee of RM500
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