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The Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa for Foreign Professionals in Thailand
The LTR Visa offers up to 10 years residency with tax incentives, a digital work permit, annual reporting, fast-track entry and flexible employment rules for high‑earning professionals, remote workers, retirees and wealthy investors meeting income or investment threshold.
A Comprehensive Guide to Staff Outsourcing in Thailand
Outsourcing allows you to delegate specific corporate functions or processes in Thailand such as IT or customer support to an external service provider. This approach allows you to leverage local skilled, highly literate workforce, competitive labor costs, and robust infrastructure, enabling you to
Leave Policy in the Philippines: What Foreign Employers Must Provide
Understanding the leave policy in the Philippines and the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees regarding paid time off
Guide to Payroll Outsourcing in Indonesia
As your team in Indonesia grows, managing payroll gets complex with income tax (PPh 21), BPJS contributions, regional minimum wages, and THR payments. This guide explains outsourcing options like full-service, partial, and EOR to ensure compliance and cut costs.
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.
Minimum Wage in Malaysia 2026: Guide for Employers
Learn about the current monthly, daily, and hourly minimum wage rates in Malaysia and the expected changes in 2026.
Employment Contracts in Indonesia: PKWT vs PKWTT Explained
Understand employment contracts in Indonesia, including fixed-term and permanent types, to ensure legal compliance and protection.
EOR vs Hiring Contractors in Malaysia: Misclassification and Risk Compliance
Learn the key differences between hiring contractors and using an Employer of Record in Malaysia. Discover misclassification risks, Employment Act 1955 rules, statutory obligations, and how an EOR can help you hire compliantly without setting up a local entity.
Labour Laws in Thailand – A Guide for Employers
Understand Thailand labour laws to efficiently hire your team. Discover standards for salaries, benefits, and working conditions.
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 Hire Someone From Another Country
Planning to hire from another country? Learn key international hiring processes and hiring models to help streamline your approach.
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.