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infographic
Comparison between Labor Dispatch and Outsourcing
- June 2017
- Members Access
This table serves to make clearer the differences between labor dispatch and outsourcing.
infographic
Mandatory Benefit Types for Social Insurance in China
- June 2017
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This infographic introduces the various components of the Chinese social security system.
presentation
A Comparison Between Direct Hire, Dispatch, Outsourcing and Utilizing Independen...
- June 2017
- Free Access
In this presentation, Dezan Shira's Partner Adam Livermore explores advantages and disadvantages of different hiring options in China.
Q&A
Are there any special considerations for foreign employees’ salary in Singapor...
- June 2017
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According to Singapore’s Employment Act applicable to both local and foreign employees, there is no statutory requirement on minimum salary to which employers are bound to. Nevertheless, when hiring a foreign national, employers must consider t...
Q&A
How is Singapore's Individual Income Tax (IIT) determined?
- June 2017
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Progressive in nature, the Individual Income Tax (IIT) is determined by a percentage ranging from zero to 22 percent on each individual specific earnings. For example, lower than or equal to S$20,000 (US$14,200) corresponds to a zero percent income t...
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How is income tax liability determined in Singapore?
- June 2017
- Members Access
To determine income tax liability one must refer to the taxpayer’s residency status. An individual is a tax resident in Singapore if they are: a) a Singaporean; b) a Singapore Permanent Resident who resides in Singapore; c) a foreigner who has ...
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How is the income tax rate determined for non-residents in Singapore?
- June 2017
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If an individual is physically present in Singapore for 61-182 days, his or her employment income is taxed at the flat rate of 15 percent or the progressive resident rate, whichever is higher. Director fees and other income are taxed at 22 percent. P...
Q&A
Do foreign nationals working in Singapore have to contribute to Singapore's soci...
- June 2017
- Members Access
Employers are exempted from making Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions for foreign employees on an employment/professional visit pass or work permit. CPF is Singapore’s comprehensive social security scheme that addresses home-ownership, ...
magazine
Payroll Processing and Compliance in Singapore
- June 2017
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In this issue of ASEAN Briefing, we discuss payroll processing and reporting in Singapore as well as analyze the options available for foreign companies looking to centralize their ASEAN payroll processes. We begin by discussing the various regulatio...
partner-publication
DPRK Business Monthly: May 2017
- May 2017
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This regular publication looks at current international, domestic, and peninsular affairs concerning North Korea while also offering commentary and tourism information on the country.
Q&A
What are the types of pension offered monthly in India?
- May 2017
- Free Access
Widows' pension for death while in service. Pension uppon superannuation or disability. Orphan's pension. Children's pension. It should be noted that there are different pension funds for seamen, civil servants, employees in tea plantations i...
Q&A
What is the role of minimum wages in Vietnam's payroll compliance?
- May 2017
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Vietnam’s minimum wage rates play a significant role in payroll compliance: they provide a basis for the calculation of individual income tax and assist in the determination of social insurance payments. Currently, there are two kinds of minimu...
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