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Cost of Hiring Employees in Malaysia Through an Employer of Record
Discover the total cost of hiring in Malaysia via EOR: employee salary + 13-14% statutory contributions (EPF, SOCSO, EIS) + ~10% service fee. Example: RM 6,000/month data analyst totals ~RM 7,520/month. Skip entity setup, ensure compliance effortlessly.
De Minimis Benefits in the Philippines: What Employers Need to Know
The BIR raised de minimis benefit ceilings under RR 29-2025, effective January 6, 2026. Here's what changed and how to structure benefits tax-efficiently.
Maternity and Paternity Leave in Malaysia: Compliance and Best Practices
Maternity leave in Malaysia now offers 98 paid days under the 2023 Employment Act updates, up from 60. Fathers get 7 consecutive paid days for the first 5 births if married & employed 12+ months. Applies to all salary levels—update your HR policies now.
How to Hire Someone From Another Country
Planning to hire from another country? Learn key international hiring processes and hiring models to help streamline your approach.
SOCSO (PERKESO) in Malaysia: Employer Registration and Contribution Rates
When you hire an employee in Malaysia, part of your responsibilities as an employer is to make contributions to SOCSO or PERKESO. It is a critical safety net that protects both your employees and your organization from the financial fallout of workplace accidents, disabilities, and unemployment.
How to Choose an Employer of Record (EOR) Provider in Indonesia: Evaluation Checklist
Choose the right EOR partner in Indonesia. Learn how the best providers protect your local team and business when expanding into Indonesia.
Hiring in Malaysia vs Singapore: Cost, Compliance, and Talent Comparison
Discover the differences in hiring in Malaysia vs Singapore. Learn about the labor costs and regulatory considerations in both markets.
Probation Period in Indonesia: Rules, Duration & Common Mistakes by Employers
Get insights on probation in Indonesia to navigate labor laws and create effective employment agreements.
Philippine Employment Law for Foreign Employers: What Your EOR Handles
Get insights into Labor Law Philippines and discover how an Employer of Record can simplify your hiring process.
What Does It Cost to Hire a Virtual Assistant in the Philippines?
Salary benchmarks for full-time virtual assistants in the Philippines, based on active payroll data from RecruitGo’s operations across Southeast Asia.
Hiring with an Employer of Record (EOR) in Indonesia: 25 Questions Foreign Companies Ask
Avoid PT PMA delays with an Employer of Record Indonesia solution. Explore 25 essential questions foreign companies ask before choosing an EOR.
THR in Indonesia: What It Is, How to Calculate It, and When to Pay
THR stands for Tunjangan Hari Raya, which translates to Religious Holiday Allowance. It is a mandatory non-wage benefit that employers must pay to employees before major religious holidays.