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How many schemes are included in the Employee's Provident Fund Organization and ...
- May 2017
- Members Access
There are three schemes in total, The Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1952(EPF), The employees' Pension Scheme, 1995 (EPS), and lastly The Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance Scheme, 1976(EDLI).
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What stipulations come under the Employee's Compensation Act in India?
- May 2017
- Members Access
This Act was known as the Workmen's Compensation Act, and ensures that the employer will pay compensation to employees or their family in case of any employment related injury resulting in disability or even death. If the employee is in a high risk o...
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How is China's social security system structured?
- April 2017
- Members Access
China’s social security system is composed of five different insurance types plus one mandatory housing fund scheme. Each has different contribution rates for employers and employees. Employers need to contribute on behalf of every employee, bu...
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What are the consequences of social security offences committed by employers in ...
- April 2017
- Members Access
Starting from January 2017, labor and social security offences committed by employers – including “failure to pay employees’ remuneration without reason” or “failure to pay or enroll in social insurance premiums” &...
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How can IT solutions help improve efficiency in payroll processing in China?
- April 2017
- Free Access
The HR and payroll processes of many companies operating in China are still paperbased or recorded on obsolete digital archives. Single function software such as tax processing programs can thus be a solution for both small and medium enterprises, bu...
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What are the benefits of outsourcing payroll processing in China to a third part...
- April 2017
- Members Access
New market entrants, SMEs with limited budget and rapidly expanding companies are particularly advised to outsource their payroll processing. By outsourcing payroll, businesses can increase its accuracy, decrease the room for errors that may cause re...
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What is the business scope for a WFOE and what is the relevance of this?
- March 2017
- Members Access
The business scope is a one-sentence description of a company’s activity within China; the creation of the business scope is crucial, because it directly affects the legal operations of the company, and the company’s ability to issue offi...
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What are the visa requirements for foreign nationals working in India?
- March 2017
- Members Access
The Indian government is progressively working on simplifying and liberalizing its visa regime. With regards to the working visa, an employee is eligible if they are at least 18 years old and in good health. Moreover, the applicant has to fill a posi...
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What characterizes the Indian business environment and working culture?
- March 2017
- Free Access
India’s business etiquette includes a mixture of Western and Eastern practices, but local customs do permeate relationships. The concept of hierarchy between management levels is widely accepted and respected in the workplace. This ...
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Do foreign nationals working in India have to contribute to the country’s soci...
- March 2017
- Members Access
India’s social security system is regulated by the Employee Provident Fund and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (PF Act). The PF Act was amended in 2008 and now includes a new category of employees called International Workers (IWs). Th...
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To what extent do people falling under the visa category “International Worker...
- March 2017
- Members Access
One who is under the visa category of International Worker and employed in India prior to 1September 2014 will contribute 12% of their salary to the Provident Fund Scheme, while the employer will make an equal contribution of 12% but this will be spl...
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What is the significance of “residential status” for expatriate employees in...
- March 2017
- Members Access
India’s tax year runs from 1 April to 31 March of the following year. Foreign employees must file tax returns by 31 July. When filing, expatriate workers should be aware of their residential status, on which the taxability will be based. There ...
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