Whether you choose DIY or DFY, the payroll module is the same. You get the same compliance engine, the same statutory filing coverage and the same OCTIS dashboard. The difference is who does the processing — you run it, or OCTIS processes it while you review and approve.
Salary calculation: Basic pay, allowances, overtime and deductions, computed by the same engine. You run it on DIY; OCTIS processes it on DFY.
EPF, SOCSO & EIS contributions: Correct rates applied and filed on time every cycle — handled by you on DIY, by OCTIS on DFY.
PCB / income tax: Computed per employee and submitted to LHDN. Your responsibility on DIY; handled by OCTIS on DFY.
Payslip generation & distribution: Compliant payslips generated and delivered to employees from the same dashboard, on both tiers.
Bank payment file: Batch disbursement exported in one file, ready to upload to your bank — included on both tiers.
Weekly review & month-end e-sign: On DFY, a weekly payroll task appears in your dashboard for review, and a final month-end summary is sent for your e-sign before payroll runs.
Found cheaper? We match it. Backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Run payroll your way — DIY or fully processed by OCTIS
Subscribe to the OCTIS Payroll module and choose how involved you want to be. Run it yourself with full control, or let OCTIS handle the processing while you review a weekly task and e-sign at month end. Same platform, same compliance, two different levels of effort.
Quote-based — pay for the volume you actually have.
- DIY
- You run it yourself
- DFY
- We process it for you
- EPF · SOCSO · PCB
- Always compliant
What’s included
Everything Payroll covers
Whether you choose DIY or DFY, the payroll module is the same. You get the same compliance engine, the same statutory filing coverage and the same OCTIS dashboard. The difference is who does the processing — you run it, or OCTIS processes it while you review and approve.
Salary calculation
Basic pay, allowances, overtime and deductions, computed by the same engine. You run it on DIY; OCTIS processes it on DFY.
EPF, SOCSO & EIS contributions
Correct rates applied and filed on time every cycle — handled by you on DIY, by OCTIS on DFY.
PCB / income tax
Computed per employee and submitted to LHDN. Your responsibility on DIY; handled by OCTIS on DFY.
Payslip generation & distribution
Compliant payslips generated and delivered to employees from the same dashboard, on both tiers.
Bank payment file
Batch disbursement exported in one file, ready to upload to your bank — included on both tiers.
Weekly review & month-end e-sign
On DFY, a weekly payroll task appears in your dashboard for review, and a final month-end summary is sent for your e-sign before payroll runs.
How it works
Set up once, then it just runs
- 1
Activate the module
Subscribe and the payroll engine goes live inside OCTIS. Set up salary structures, allowances and employee details. On DFY, your account is assigned a payroll processor.
- 2
Manage your team data
Throughout the month your team updates records as things change — new hires, salary revisions, deductions. OCTIS picks up the data as it comes in.
- 3
Run it, or we process it
On DIY you run payroll from the dashboard. On DFY, OCTIS prepares it and a weekly review task appears so nothing goes unnoticed before month end.
- 4
Approve, pay and file
On DFY you e-sign the final run before it generates. Either way, OCTIS calculates EPF, SOCSO and PCB, produces payslips and exports the bank file to disburse.
Pricing
Two tiers, one platform
Both tiers include the full payroll engine — salary calculations, payslip generation, bank file export and always-current statutory rates. No extra charge for statutory filings on DFY, and no per-run fees on either tier. Start on DIY and upgrade to DFY anytime — same platform, no migration.
Get a quote built around your business
Tell our expert a little about your volume and we’ll send a clear, fixed monthly quote — no obligation.
Why run Payroll on OCTIS
Always-current statutory rates
EPF, SOCSO, EIS and PCB tables update automatically — no manual rate changes when the government revises contributions.
Weekly visibility on DFY
A task in your OCTIS dashboard every week means nothing builds up as a surprise at month end — issues are caught early.
E-sign before anything generates
On DFY, your boss sees and approves the full payroll before a single ringgit is disbursed. Full control, zero admin.
Frequently asked
What is the difference between DIY and DFY?
On DIY, your team runs the payroll inside the OCTIS dashboard — you calculate, approve and export. On DFY, OCTIS processes everything for you. You still manage your own employee data, but the calculation, compliance and filing preparation is handled by our team. You just review a weekly task and e-sign at month end.
On DFY, do I still need to input employee data?
Yes. You manage your own employee records — adding new hires, updating salaries, recording changes. OCTIS picks up that data and processes the payroll from it. If you want fully managed data entry as well, talk to our team about our EOR service.
How does the weekly task work on DFY?
Every week, your OCTIS account receives a payroll status task showing the month so far — new hires processed, changes recorded, any items flagged. Your PIC reviews, notes anything that needs correcting, and closes the task, keeping both sides aligned before month end.
How does the month-end e-sign work?
Before payroll generates, OCTIS prepares a full payroll summary and sends it as an e-signature task inside your dashboard. Your boss or authorised PIC reviews the final numbers — headcount, total salary, statutory deductions — and signs digitally to confirm. Payroll only runs after the e-sign is completed.
Can I switch from DIY to DFY later?
Yes, anytime. You stay on the same OCTIS platform and the same employee data — there is no migration or setup required. Just upgrade your subscription and OCTIS takes over the processing from the following month.
Part of HR
Works together with the rest of HR
Talk to an OCTIS expert about Payroll
Get answers, a tailored quote and a clear next step — usually within one business day.