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Corporate Compliance 11 August 2026

EPF Account Inactive

An inactive EPF account can still be claimed but leaving it unattended can result in loss of interest, it is essential to keep track of the account to avoid any potential financial loss, inactive EPF accounts do not disappear and the money remains safe but not earning any interest

Your EPF account can become inactive but the money in it does not disappear. Leaving an EPF account unattended can cost you interest.
Here are key points to note:
- An inactive EPF account can still be claimed
- Inactive accounts do not earn interest
- It is essential to keep track of the EPF account to avoid any potential financial loss.
The money in an inactive EPF account remains safe but does not earn any interest, it is crucial to check the account status regularly

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