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Do foreign nationals working in Singapore have to contribute to Singapore's soci...
- June 2017
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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, ...
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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...
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Gestire la contabilità in Vietnam
- June 2017
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In questo numero di Vietnam Briefing delineiamo la struttura di base delle norme contabili in vigore, approfondiamo il tema dei principi contabili vietnamiti esistenti evidenziando le differenze esistenti con i principi contabili internazionali. Infi...
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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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What are the types of mandatory social security in Vietnam?
- May 2017
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There are three types of mandatory social security in Vietnam that must be covered by foreign enterprises seeking to hire local staff: social insurance; health insurance; and unemployment insurance. Minimum contributions are required by both the empl...
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How does Vietnam’s social security system differ for domestic and internationa...
- May 2017
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Social and unemployment insurances are mandatory only for Vietnamese employees, whereas health insurance applies to both Vietnamese and foreign workers employed in accordance with Vietnam’s Labor Code. Employers register and pay insurance contr...
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Which deductions can be made from an employee's salary according to the Vietname...
- May 2017
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Currently, the following deductions are permitted under the Vietnamese tax code: Personal allowances of VND 9 million (US$395); Dependent allowances of VND 3.6 million (US$158) per dependent; All mandatory contributions to Vietnam’s social...
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What are the main benefits of outsourcing payroll for companies in Vietnam?
- May 2017
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Savings are now kicking in in Vietnam as companies can handle their HR processes remotely. Yet, the main motivation for companies to choose an outsourced model is the ability to achieve more consistency in data management, greater transparency for ma...
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Payroll Management in Vietnam
- May 2017
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In this edition of Vietnam Briefing, we discuss Vietnam’s current statutory requirements regarding payment, social insurance withholdings, and individual income taxation. We go on to explain the areas where compliance is likely to become a concern ...
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Regional Private Sector Minimum Monthly Wages in Vietnam
- May 2017
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This graph shows the regional minimum monthly wages in Vietnam's private sector.
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Vietnam's Individual Income Tax Brackets
- May 2017
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This table shows Vietnam's individual income tax brackets.
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Vietnamese Social Insurance Obligations Calculation
- May 2017
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This table shows how to calculate social security obligations in Vietnam.
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