Earnings, commission and payouts
- You set your own prices in MYR.
- OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about MYR 638). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings.
- The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
- Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Local rules to check in Malaysia
OnlyPaw verifies your identity, service documents and knowledge test. Separately, paid pet care in Malaysia may involve local registrations or permits such as:
- MyKad (IC) or valid work/dependent pass
- SSM registration (Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia — sole prop)
- DBKL / MPS / MBPJ pet business permit for commercial boarding
- Certificate of Good Conduct (Polis DiRaja Malaysia)
- LHDN e-Filing for personal income tax
Register a sole proprietorship with SSM (from RM30/year) to run legally. Home boarding above 3 pets typically requires a local council pet business licence. Income tax filing via LHDN e-Filing — thresholds apply to Muslim/non-Muslim providers via Zakat and SST considerations.
These are general pointers, not legal advice — rules change, so confirm them with the relevant authorities before you start.
Provider FAQ — Malaysia
Do I need previous experience?
Professional experience isn’t required for walking, sitting or boarding, but you must pass the pet-safety knowledge test with at least 70%. Grooming and training require a certificate that the OnlyPaw team reviews.
How much does OnlyPaw take?
OnlyPaw’s commission is 25% on jobs priced under USD 150 and 20% on jobs of USD 150 or more (or the local-currency equivalent, about MYR 638). OnlyPaw Pro subscribers pay a flat 15% on marketplace bookings. The customer’s service fee goes to OnlyPaw and is not taken from your price.
When do I get paid?
Earnings become available to withdraw 7 days after a job is completed. You can request any amount — there is no minimum — and payouts are made on the 1st and 15th of each month (requests need to be in at least 2 days before).
Can I offer more than one service?
Yes. You can add services from your profile; the OnlyPaw team reviews each new service and its documents separately.
What paperwork do I need in Malaysia?
Register a sole proprietorship with SSM (from RM30/year) to run legally. Home boarding above 3 pets typically requires a local council pet business licence. Income tax filing via LHDN e-Filing — thresholds apply to Muslim/non-Muslim providers via Zakat and SST considerations. These are general pointers, not legal advice — check the current rules with the authorities in Malaysia. OnlyPaw’s review team may also ask for extra documents such as a trade licence.
What does the knowledge test cover?
Pet-safety questions such as handling heat stress, foods that are toxic to pets and what to do in an emergency. The pass mark is 70%.
