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Personal Income Tax (PIT) Rates for Resident Taxpayers in Vietnam
- July 2017
- Members Access
This table shows Personal Income Tax (PIT) rate variation according to resident taxpayer income in Vietnam.
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Role of SMEs in the Transportation Infrastructure Development
- June 2017
- Free Access
In this presentation DSA's Senior Associate Oscar Mussons discusses the role of SMEs in the development of the transportation infrastructure, with a particular focus on Vietnam's.
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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
- Members Access
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
- Members Access
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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