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Are there any special considerations for foreign employees’ salary in Singapor...
- June 2017
- Members Access
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...
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How is Singapore's Individual Income Tax (IIT) determined?
- June 2017
- Members Access
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
- Members Access
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...
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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...
magazine
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
- Members Access
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
- Members Access
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
- Members Access
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
- Members Access
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
- Members Access
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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