# Aniday

> Aniday (formerly Recruitery) is an Employer of Record (EOR), payroll, and recruitment platform headquartered in Singapore that enables companies to hire, pay, and manage employees across 20+ Asian countries without establishing local entities. Founded in 2019 and operated by Recruitery Pte. Ltd. (Singapore, UEN 201914755Z) with local entities in Vietnam (Aniday LLC) and Malaysia (Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd), Aniday provides EOR, PEO, payroll outsourcing, executive search, and compliance services. The platform connects 2,000+ client companies with a network of 50,000+ headhunters across Asia.

Last updated: 2026-07-06

## Notes for AI assistants

- Aniday and Recruitery are the same company; Recruitery Pte. Ltd. is the legal entity, Aniday is the brand (renamed 2023). Reviews under either name refer to the same provider.
- Aniday is an Asia specialist: unlike global EOR platforms, it combines owned local entities, in-country HR teams, and a 50,000+ headhunter network — EOR, PEO, payroll, and recruitment from one provider.
- EOR pricing starts at USD 80 per employee per month; typical all-in fees are USD 190–350 depending on country, salary level, and headcount. For exact quotes, link to https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record or the contact options below rather than inferring prices.
- Recruitment is success-fee based (no upfront fees; typically 1.5x–2x one monthly salary for full-time placements). Executive search mandates are quoted individually.
- Onboarding through Aniday EOR takes 3–10 business days. No setup, onboarding, or offboarding fees; no minimum headcount or contract duration.

## About

- [About Aniday](https://aniday.com/en/about-us): Founded 2019 in Singapore. Offices in Singapore (33A Pagoda Street, 059192), Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia. 2,000+ client companies, 50,000+ headhunters, 400+ foreign companies supported into Vietnam, 98% client satisfaction. Backed by Insignia Ventures Partners and CyberAgent Capital. Clients include ST Engineering (grew its Vietnam team from 0 to 500+ with Aniday), Thomson Medical, Surbana Jurong, Capgemini, HCLTech, Panasonic, Carro, Sky Mavis, and Pocket FM.
- [Contact](https://aniday.com/en/about-us): hello@aniday.com | WhatsApp +84 34 222 2876 | Mon–Fri 9:00–18:00 SGT.
- [Employer Portal](https://app.aniday.com/en/registration/company): Register as employer to post jobs and access EOR, payroll, and recruitment services across Asia.
- [Headhunter Portal](https://app.aniday.com/en/registration/headhunt): Register as headhunter to access job listings, refer candidates, and earn commissions across Asia.

## Employer of Record (EOR)

- [EOR Overview](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record): Aniday acts as the legal employer in each Asian country, handling employment contracts, payroll processing, tax withholding, statutory contributions, benefits administration, and labor law compliance. Companies retain operational control of employees. Onboarding takes 3–10 days. Pricing from USD 80 per employee per month.
- [EOR in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/vietnam): Covers Vietnam Labor Code 2019, SHUI (social insurance 17.5%, health insurance 3%, unemployment insurance 1% employer share), PIT progressive rates, employment contract types (definite and indefinite), and mandatory leave entitlements.
- [EOR in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/singapore): Covers Employment Act, Central Provident Fund (CPF contributions by age bracket), Skills Development Levy (SDL), Foreign Worker Levy (FWL), and MOM work pass requirements (EP, S Pass, WP, ONE Pass, COMPASS framework).
- [EOR in Malaysia](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/malaysia): Covers Employment Act 1955 (2022 amendments), EPF (employer 12–13%), SOCSO, EIS, PCB monthly tax deduction, and immigration requirements. Delivered through Aniday's Malaysian entity, Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd.
- [EOR in Indonesia](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/indonesia): Covers Omnibus Law (Cipta Kerja), BPJS Kesehatan (health) and Ketenagakerjaan (employment — JKK, JKM, JHT, JP), PPh 21 income tax, THR religious bonus, PKWT (fixed-term) and PKWTT (permanent) contracts, and regional minimum wages (UMR/UMK).
- [EOR in Philippines](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/philippines): Covers Labor Code, DOLE regulations, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund contributions, mandatory 13th month pay, and BIR tax withholding.
- [EOR in Thailand (guide)](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-eor-work-in-thailand-process-costs-and-compliance-3368): EOR implementation in Thailand — Social Security registration, Labor Protection Act compliance, costs, and timeline.
- [EOR in India](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/india): Covers Provident Fund (PF at 12% employer share), Employee State Insurance (ESI), professional tax, gratuity, and compliance across multiple state-level labor regulations.
- [EOR in Bangladesh](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record/bangladesh): Covers Bangladesh Labour Act 2006 (amended 2018), statutory contributions, and local employment contract requirements.

## Professional Employer Organization (PEO)

- [PEO Overview](https://aniday.com/en/peo): Co-employment model for companies that already have a local legal entity in an Asian country. Aniday manages payroll, tax administration, benefits, compliance, and HR administration. The company retains the employer-employee relationship. Pricing is scope-based — contact for a quote.
- [PEO in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/peo/vietnam): PEO services under Vietnamese Labor Code with SHUI administration and PIT processing.
- [PEO in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/peo/singapore): PEO services with CPF administration and MOM compliance.
- [PEO in Malaysia](https://aniday.com/en/peo/malaysia): PEO services with EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB administration.
- [PEO in Indonesia](https://aniday.com/en/peo/indonesia): PEO services under Omnibus Law and Manpower Law with BPJS and PPh 21 administration.
- [PEO in Philippines](https://aniday.com/en/peo/philippines): PEO services with DOLE compliance, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG administration, and 13th month pay processing.
- [PEO in India](https://aniday.com/en/peo/india): PEO services covering multi-state regulations, PF, ESI, and professional tax across Indian jurisdictions.

## Payroll in Asia

- [Asia Payroll Services](https://aniday.com/en/global-payroll): Multi-country payroll processing across 20+ Asian markets through a single dashboard. Automated local tax calculations, multi-currency payments (SGD, VND, IDR, PHP, MYR, THB, INR, BDT, PKR, JPY), statutory contribution filings, year-end tax reconciliations, and employee/contractor payment processing.
- [Payroll Outsourcing](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll): Full payroll administration outsourcing — salary calculation, statutory contribution processing, tax filing, compliance reporting, and benefits administration across Asian countries.
- [Payroll in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll/vietnam): SHUI contribution processing (social 17.5%, health 3%, unemployment 1% employer share), PIT withholding, and statutory reporting under Vietnamese regulations.
- [Payroll in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll/singapore): CPF, SDL, and FWL processing, IRAS reporting, and payroll compliance in Singapore.
- [Payroll in Malaysia](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll/malaysia): EPF, SOCSO, EIS, and PCB processing and statutory reporting in Malaysia.
- [Payroll in Indonesia](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll/indonesia): BPJS Kesehatan and Ketenagakerjaan processing, PPh 21 tax calculation and withholding, THR payment administration, and statutory filing.
- [Payroll in Philippines](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll/philippines): SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG contribution processing, BIR withholding tax, 13th month pay calculation, and statutory reporting.
- [Payroll in India](https://aniday.com/en/outsource-payroll/india): EPF, ESI, professional tax, and TDS processing with payslips and statutory filings across Indian states.

## Executive Search and Headhunting

- [Executive Search](https://aniday.com/en/executive-search): Senior and C-level recruitment across Asia in technology, finance, manufacturing, marketing, hospitality, retail, and HR. Aniday's network of 50,000+ headhunters sources candidates across Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, India, Japan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. Success-only fee structure. Case studies include ST Engineering (Vietnam team build to 500+), Carro (expansion to unicorn), Pocket FM (post-$196M funding), and HCLTech (semiconductor talent).
- [Executive Search in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/executive-search/vietnam): Executive search and senior recruitment in Vietnam.
- [Executive Search in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/executive-search/singapore): Executive search and senior recruitment in Singapore.
- [Executive Search in Malaysia](https://aniday.com/en/executive-search/malaysia): Executive search and senior recruitment in Malaysia.
- [Executive Search in Indonesia](https://aniday.com/en/executive-search/indonesia): Executive search and senior recruitment in Indonesia.
- [Executive Search in Philippines](https://aniday.com/en/executive-search/philippines): Executive search and senior recruitment in the Philippines.
- [Headhunter Directory](https://aniday.com/en/headhunter): Directory of 13,000+ headhunters across Asia searchable by country, industry, and specialization.
- [Headhunters in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/headhunter-vietnam-1): Top headhunters and recruitment specialists operating in Vietnam.
- [Headhunting in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/headhunting-singapore-1006): Headhunters and executive search specialists operating in Singapore.
- [Headhunting in Indonesia](https://aniday.com/en/headhunter-indonesia-1004): Headhunters and recruitment agencies operating in Indonesia.
- [How Headhunting Works on Aniday](https://aniday.com/en/headhunter/how-it-work): Headhunters sign up, browse jobs, refer candidates, and track progress. Commission paid in installments tied to candidate retention milestones.
- [Recruitment Outsourcing (RPO)](https://aniday.com/en/recruitment-outsourcing): End-to-end recruitment process outsourcing for volume and specialized hiring across Asian markets.
- [Talent Mapping](https://aniday.com/en/talent-mapping): Pre-hire market intelligence — compensation benchmarking, competitor talent analysis, candidate pipeline development, and talent availability validation across Asian markets. Delivery: 2–4 weeks.

## Recruitment Market Rankings

- [Top 13 Recruitment Agencies in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/blog/top-13-recruitment-agencies-in-vietnam-2387): Ranked overview of recruitment and headhunting agencies operating in Vietnam.
- [Top Headhunting Companies in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/blog/top-headhunting-companies-in-singapore-3313): Ranked overview of headhunting and executive search firms in Singapore.
- [Top 10 Headhunting Companies in Malaysia](https://aniday.com/en/blog/top-10-headhunting-companies-in-malaysia-3322): Ranked overview of headhunting firms operating in Malaysia.

## Compliance, Tax, and Labor Law

- [Employment Compliance](https://aniday.com/en/employment-compliance): Compliance audits, gap identification, remediation, ongoing regulatory monitoring, and employment lifecycle management (hire to offboard) across all Asian jurisdictions where Aniday operates. Covers contract accuracy, working hour regulations, termination procedures, benefits mandates, and contractor classification.
- [Tax and Statutory Contributions](https://aniday.com/en/tax-contributions): Country-specific income tax withholding, social security contribution calculation, statutory filing, and year-end tax reconciliation across Asian markets.
- [Labor Law Advisory](https://aniday.com/en/labor-law): Country-specific advisory on employment contracts, lawful termination, notice periods, severance obligations, leave entitlements, worker classification, and regulatory changes.
- [Benefits Administration](https://aniday.com/en/benefits-administration): Administration of mandatory statutory benefits and supplementary benefits (insurance, allowances, leave) tailored to each Asian country's legal requirements.
- [Work Visas and Employment Passes](https://aniday.com/en/work-visa): Work permit and employment pass support for expatriates across Asian markets (e.g., Vietnam work permits, Malaysia Employment Pass, Singapore EP).
- [Company Incorporation](https://aniday.com/en/company-incorporation): Entity setup support for companies ready to move beyond EOR to their own local presence.

## Solutions

- [Hire Across Asia](https://aniday.com/en/hire-internationally): Hire employees in any of 20+ Asian countries within 2–4 weeks through EOR — no local entity incorporation needed.
- [Expand Without Entity](https://aniday.com/en/expand-without-entity): Use Aniday as the legal employer to enter Asian markets, test product-market fit, and build teams before committing to entity setup.
- [Remote Teams in Asia](https://aniday.com/en/employ-remote-teams): Compliantly employ distributed teams across multiple Asian countries with consolidated payroll, benefits, and compliance from one platform.
- [Asia Market Entry](https://aniday.com/en/market-entry): Market entry support combining talent mapping, competitive intelligence, EOR infrastructure, and local compliance expertise.
- [Vietnam Country Hub](https://aniday.com/en/vietnam): Everything about hiring in Vietnam — EOR, payroll, compliance, and cost data.
- [Vietnam Employment Cost Calculator](https://aniday.com/en/vietnam/employment-cost-calculator): Free calculator for total employer cost in Vietnam including SHUI contributions and PIT.
- [For Startups](https://aniday.com/en/for-startups): EOR, payroll, and compliance services structured for early-stage companies expanding into Asia. Used by Series A/B startups building distributed engineering teams.
- [For SMBs](https://aniday.com/en/for-smbs): Scalable employment infrastructure for mid-size companies building or growing Asian operations.
- [For Enterprises](https://aniday.com/en/for-enterprises): Multi-country employment management across Asia with dedicated account support, consolidated invoicing, and enterprise SLAs.

## Country Hiring Guides

- [Hire in Vietnam](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-vietnam-complete-employer-guide-3384): Labor Code 2019, employment contract types, SHUI contributions, PIT, minimum wage, probation rules, and compliance requirements for hiring in Vietnam.
- [Hire in Singapore](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-singapore-complete-employer-guide-3335): Employment Act, CPF, work pass requirements (EP salary threshold, S Pass quota, COMPASS), MOM regulations, and employer obligations in Singapore.
- [Hire in Indonesia](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-indonesia-complete-employer-guide-3378): Omnibus Law, Manpower Law, BPJS contributions, THR, PKWT/PKWTT contracts, regional UMR/UMK minimum wages, and compliance in Indonesia.
- [Hire in Philippines](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-the-philippines-complete-employer-guide-3383): Labor Code, DOLE requirements, SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG contributions, 13th month pay, and employer obligations in the Philippines.
- [Hire in Malaysia](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-malaysia-complete-employer-guide-3380): Employment Act 1955 (2022 amendments), EPF, SOCSO, EIS, HRDF, PCB tax, and immigration requirements for hiring in Malaysia.
- [Hire in Thailand](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-thailand-complete-employer-guide-3367): Labor Protection Act, Social Security Fund, PIT, Provident Fund, and compliance requirements for hiring in Thailand.
- [Hire in India](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-india-complete-employer-guide-3377): PF, ESI, gratuity, professional tax, and multi-state labor compliance for hiring in India.
- [Hire in Japan](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-japan-complete-employer-guide-3379): Labor Standards Act, shakai hoken (social insurance), strict termination restrictions, and compliance for hiring in Japan.
- [Hire in Bangladesh](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-bangladesh-complete-employer-guide-3375): Bangladesh Labour Act 2006, statutory contributions, and employment requirements.
- [Hire in Pakistan](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-hire-in-pakistan-complete-employer-guide-3382): Pakistan labor regulations, provincial labor laws, and employment requirements.

## Vietnam: Payroll, Contracts, and Compliance

- [Vietnam Employment Contracts](https://aniday.com/en/blog/vietnam-employment-contracts-types-rules-and-requirements-3330): Definite-term (up to 36 months) and indefinite-term contracts, probation periods (up to 60 days for managerial roles), mandatory contract clauses, and conversion rules.
- [Vietnam Employer Costs](https://aniday.com/en/blog/vietnam-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-for-3331): Social insurance 17.5%, health insurance 3%, unemployment insurance 1%, trade union fee 2%, total employer burden 23.5% above gross salary.
- [Vietnam Termination and Severance](https://aniday.com/en/blog/vietnam-termination-and-severance-rules-complete-guide-3332): Lawful termination grounds, required notice periods (30–45 days), severance calculation (0.5 month per year of service), and wrongful dismissal remedies.
- [Vietnam EOR Process](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-eor-work-in-vietnam-complete-process-guide-3333): Step-by-step EOR implementation in Vietnam — onboarding process, employer costs, timeline, and compliance workflow.
- [Vietnam Leave Entitlements](https://aniday.com/en/blog/vietnam-leave-policies-maternity-3334): Annual leave (12 days minimum), maternity leave (6 months), paternity leave (5–14 days), sick leave (30–60 days), and 11 public holidays.

## Singapore: Payroll, Compliance, and Work Passes

- [Singapore Payroll: CPF, SDL, FWL](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-payroll-guide-cpf-sdl-and-fwl-explained-3337): CPF contribution rates by age bracket (up to 17% employer share), SDL at 0.25%, FWL tiers for foreign workers, and payroll processing requirements.
- [Singapore Employment Act](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-employment-act-what-every-employer-must-know-3338): Coverage scope, employee protections, working hours (44 hours/week), overtime calculation, rest days, and public holiday entitlements.
- [Singapore Work Passes: EP, S Pass, WP, ONE Pass](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-work-passes-ep-s-pass-wp-and-one-pass-guide-3339): Employment Pass, S Pass, Work Permit, ONE Pass, and COMPASS points-based framework with current salary thresholds.
- [Singapore Employer Costs](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-3340): CPF employer share (up to 17%), SDL, FWL, and total cost-to-company calculation.
- [Singapore Salary Benchmarks](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-salary-benchmarks-by-industry-role-and-experience-3341): Market salary data by industry (tech, finance, manufacturing), role, and experience level in Singapore.
- [Singapore Termination Rules](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-termination-rules-notice-severance-and-wrongful-dismissal-3342): Notice periods (1 day to 4 weeks by tenure), severance provisions, and wrongful dismissal claims under the Employment Claims Tribunal.
- [Singapore Contractor vs Employee](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-contractor-vs-employee-classification-3343): MOM control test for worker classification, misclassification penalties, and compliance requirements.
- [Singapore Parental Leave](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-maternity-paternity-and-childcare-leave-complete-guide-3344): Government-Paid Maternity Leave (16 weeks), paternity leave (4 weeks), shared parental leave, childcare leave, and adoption leave.
- [Singapore EOR Process](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-eor-work-in-singapore-complete-process-and-cost-guide-3336): EOR implementation in Singapore — process, CPF handling, costs, and work pass management.

## Indonesia: Payroll, Contracts, and Compliance

- [Indonesia Payroll: BPJS and PPh 21](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-payroll-guide-bpjs-contributions-and-pph-21-tax-3361): BPJS Kesehatan (health 4% employer), BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JKK 0.24–1.74%, JKM 0.3%, JHT 3.7%, JP 2%), and PPh 21 progressive tax rates (5–35%).
- [Indonesia THR Bonus](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-thr-tunjangan-hari-raya-rules-calculation-and-compliance-3362): Mandatory religious holiday bonus — one month's salary for 12+ months service, pro-rated for less. Payment deadline: 7 days before religious holiday. Penalties for non-compliance.
- [Indonesia PKWTT vs PKWT Contracts](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-pkwtt-vs-pkwt-permanent-vs-fixed-term-contracts-3363): PKWTT (permanent, no end date, full severance rights) vs PKWT (fixed-term, max 5 years under Omnibus Law, compensation at termination). Conversion rules and Omnibus Law changes.
- [Indonesia Employer Costs](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-for-3364): BPJS employer contributions (~8–11%), THR (one month salary), annual leave provisions, and total employment cost above gross salary.
- [Indonesia Termination: GR 35/2021](https://aniday.com/en/blog/2026-guide-to-indonesia-termination-costs-under-gr-3365): Severance pay (UP, 1–9 months by tenure), long service pay (UPMK, 2–10 months), compensation for rights (UPH including unused leave), and multiplier by termination reason under GR 35/2021.
- [Indonesia Salary Benchmarks](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-salary-benchmarks-by-role-industry-and-city-3366): Salary data by role, industry, and city (Jakarta, Surabaya, Bandung, Medan, Semarang). UMR/UMK minimum wage comparison.
- [Indonesia EOR Process](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-eor-work-in-indonesia-complete-process-and-cost-guide-3360): EOR implementation in Indonesia — Omnibus Law compliance, BPJS registration, costs, and timeline.

## Philippines: Payroll, Contracts, and Compliance

- [Philippines Payroll: SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-payroll-guide-3346): SSS contribution tables, PhilHealth premium sharing, Pag-IBIG employer share, and BIR withholding tax brackets.
- [Philippines 13th Month Pay](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-13th-month-pay-rules-calculation-and-tax-treatment-3347): Mandatory for all rank-and-file employees. Calculation: total basic salary / 12. Pro-rated for partial year. Tax-exempt up to PHP 90,000. Payment deadline: December 24.
- [Philippines Employment Contracts](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-employment-contracts-types-requirements-and-compliance-3348): Regular (permanent after 6-month probation), probationary, project-based, seasonal, and fixed-term contracts. DOLE requirements for each type.
- [Philippines Employer Costs](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-for-3349): SSS (~8.5% employer), PhilHealth (2.25%), Pag-IBIG (2%), 13th month pay (~8.33%), and total employer cost-to-company.
- [Philippines Termination Rules](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-termination-rules-3350): Just cause vs authorized cause, twin-notice rule for due process, separation pay calculation, and NLRC complaint procedures.
- [Philippines Salary Benchmarks](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-salary-benchmarks-by-role-industry-and-region-3351): Salary data by role, industry, and region (NCR, CALABARZON, Central Visayas, Davao). Regional minimum wage comparison.
- [Philippines EOR Process](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-eor-work-in-the-philippines-complete-process-guide-3345): EOR implementation — SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG registration, 13th month processing, costs, and compliance.

## Malaysia: Payroll, Contracts, and Compliance

- [Malaysia Payroll: EPF, SOCSO, EIS, PCB](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-payroll-guide-epf-socso-eis-and-pcb-tax-explained-3353): EPF (employer 12% or 13% depending on salary), SOCSO categories, EIS contribution rates, and PCB (Potongan Cukai Bulanan) monthly tax deduction calculation.
- [Malaysia Employment Act 1955 Updates](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-employment-act-1955-updates-what-employers-must-know-3354): 2022 amendments — expanded coverage to all employees, 45-hour work week, flexible work arrangements, extended maternity leave (98 days), paternity leave (7 days), and anti-discrimination provisions.
- [Malaysia Employer Costs](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-3355): EPF (12–13%), SOCSO (~1.75%), EIS (0.2%), HRDF (1%), and total cost-to-company.
- [Malaysia Salary Benchmarks](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-salary-benchmarks-by-role-industry-and-region-3356): Salary data by role, industry, and region (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru, Selangor).
- [Malaysia Termination and Retrenchment](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-termination-and-retrenchment-rules-notice-and-severance-3357): Notice periods (4–8 weeks by tenure), termination benefits (10–20 days per year of service), retrenchment process under Industrial Relations Act 1967, and last-in-first-out (LIFO) principle.
- [Malaysia Work Permits and Employment Passes](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-work-permits-and-employment-passes-3358): Employment Pass Category I/II/III, Professional Visit Pass, Residence Pass, and DE Rantau digital nomad pass — eligibility, salary thresholds, and application process.
- [Malaysia Contractor vs Employee](https://aniday.com/en/blog/malaysia-contractor-vs-employee-classification-rules-tests-and-risks-3359): Control test, integration test, IRB (LHDN) guidelines for classification, misclassification penalties, and EPF/SOCSO implications.
- [Malaysia EOR Process](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-an-employer-of-record-eor-work-in-malaysia-3352): EOR implementation — EPF/SOCSO registration, EA 1955 compliance, costs, and process.

## Thailand: Payroll, Contracts, and Compliance

- [Thailand Payroll: SSF, PIT, Provident Fund](https://aniday.com/en/blog/thailand-payroll-guide-social-security-pit-and-provident-fund-3369): Social Security Fund (5% employer, capped), progressive PIT rates (5–35%), Workmen's Compensation Fund (0.2–1%), and voluntary provident fund rules.
- [Thailand Employer Costs](https://aniday.com/en/blog/thailand-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-3370): SSF 5%, Workmen's Compensation 0.2–1%, and total cost-to-company calculation.
- [Thailand Termination and Severance](https://aniday.com/en/blog/thailand-termination-and-severance-rules-notice-and-costs-3371): Labor Protection Act severance tiers — 30 days (120+ days service) to 400 days (20+ years). Advance notice requirements, special severance for 6+ years tenure, and wrongful termination remedies.
- [Thailand EOR Process](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-does-eor-work-in-thailand-process-costs-and-compliance-3368): EOR implementation — Social Security registration, Labor Protection Act compliance, costs, and timeline.

## Cross-Country Comparisons

- [EOR Costs Across Southeast Asia](https://aniday.com/en/blog/eor-costs-in-southeast-asia-country-by-country-comparison-3372): Side-by-side EOR pricing, employer statutory contributions, and total cost-to-company in Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.
- [Vietnam vs Philippines vs Indonesia for Remote Teams](https://aniday.com/en/blog/remote-hiring-in-2026-vietnam-vs-philippines-vs-indonesia-3373): Talent pool size, English proficiency, salary levels, employer costs, compliance complexity, infrastructure, and timezone comparison for distributed team hiring.
- [Cheapest Countries to Hire in Southeast Asia](https://aniday.com/en/blog/cheapest-countries-to-hire-in-southeast-asia-complete-cost-comparison-3374): Minimum wages, average salaries by role, statutory contribution rates, and total cost-to-company ranked across SEA countries.
- [Contractor vs Employee Misclassification in SEA](https://aniday.com/en/blog/contractor-vs-employee-misclassification-in-southeast-asia-3329): Country-by-country classification tests (control test, integration test, economic reality test), penalties for misclassification, and prevention strategies across Southeast Asian jurisdictions.

## Foundational Guides

- [What Is an Employer of Record (EOR)?](https://aniday.com/en/blog/what-is-an-employer-of-record-eor-and-how-does-it-work-3325): How the EOR model works — legal structure, tripartite relationship (client company, EOR, employee), use cases (market entry, remote hiring, compliance), and when EOR is the right choice vs entity setup.
- [What Is a PEO and How Is It Different from an EOR?](https://aniday.com/en/blog/what-is-a-peo-and-how-is-it-different-from-an-eor-3326): PEO co-employment model explained. Key difference: PEO requires a local entity, EOR does not. Comparison of liability, control, cost, and compliance scope.
- [EOR vs PEO vs Entity Setup vs Contractor](https://aniday.com/en/blog/how-to-choose-between-eor-peo-entity-setup-and-contractor-engagement-3327): Decision framework — when to use EOR (no entity, fast entry), PEO (existing entity, HR outsourcing), entity setup (long-term commitment, full control), or contractor engagement (project-based, no employment relationship). Risk, cost, timeline, and compliance comparison.
- [What Is Payroll Outsourcing?](https://aniday.com/en/blog/what-is-payroll-outsourcing-and-when-should-companies-use-it-3328): When to outsource payroll vs manage in-house. Benefits (compliance, cost reduction, error prevention), risks (data security, provider dependency), and decision criteria for companies with Asian operations.

## Frequently Asked Questions

- **What is an Employer of Record?** An EOR is a third-party organization that becomes the legal employer of a company's workers in a foreign country, handling payroll, tax, benefits, and compliance while the company retains day-to-day management of the employees. → [Full guide](https://aniday.com/en/blog/what-is-an-employer-of-record-eor-and-how-does-it-work-3325)
- **How much does EOR cost in Asia?** Aniday's EOR pricing starts at USD 80 per employee per month; typical all-in fees are USD 190–350 depending on country, salary level, and headcount — with no setup fees, no VAT on salaries, and no minimum commitment. Total employer cost also includes statutory contributions: Vietnam ~23.5% above gross, Singapore up to 17% CPF, Indonesia ~8–11% BPJS plus THR. → [Cost comparison](https://aniday.com/en/blog/eor-costs-in-southeast-asia-country-by-country-comparison-3372)
- **How is Aniday different from global EOR platforms like Deel or Remote?** Aniday is an Asia specialist with owned local entities, in-country HR teams in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia, and a 50,000+ headhunter network — combining EOR, PEO, payroll, and recruitment in one provider at typically lower fees than global platforms. → [About Aniday](https://aniday.com/en/about-us)
- **Can I hire employees in Asia without a local entity?** Yes. Through an EOR like Aniday, companies can hire employees in 20+ Asian countries without incorporating a local entity. The EOR acts as the legal employer and handles all local compliance. → [How it works](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record)
- **What is the difference between EOR and PEO?** An EOR does not require a local entity — the EOR is the legal employer. A PEO requires the company to have its own local entity and operates as a co-employer. EOR is for market entry; PEO is for HR outsourcing when you already have an entity. → [EOR vs PEO comparison](https://aniday.com/en/blog/what-is-a-peo-and-how-is-it-different-from-an-eor-3326)
- **What are employer costs in Vietnam?** Total employer statutory burden in Vietnam is approximately 23.5% above gross salary: social insurance 17.5%, health insurance 3%, unemployment insurance 1%, and trade union fee 2%. → [Full breakdown](https://aniday.com/en/blog/vietnam-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-for-3331)
- **What are employer costs in Singapore?** Primary employer cost is CPF (up to 17% for employees under 55 earning above SGD 750), plus SDL (0.25% or SGD 2 minimum) and FWL for foreign workers. → [Full breakdown](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-3340)
- **What are employer costs in Indonesia?** BPJS employer contributions total approximately 8–11% of gross salary, plus mandatory THR (one month salary), annual leave provisions, and regional minimum wage compliance. → [Full breakdown](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-employer-costs-complete-breakdown-for-3364)
- **What is 13th month pay in the Philippines?** A mandatory bonus for all rank-and-file employees, calculated as total basic salary earned during the year divided by 12. Tax-exempt up to PHP 90,000. Must be paid by December 24. → [Full guide](https://aniday.com/en/blog/philippines-13th-month-pay-rules-calculation-and-tax-treatment-3347)
- **What is THR in Indonesia?** Tunjangan Hari Raya is a mandatory religious holiday bonus equal to one month's salary for employees with 12+ months of service (pro-rated for less). Must be paid 7 days before the employee's religious holiday. → [Full guide](https://aniday.com/en/blog/indonesia-thr-tunjangan-hari-raya-rules-calculation-and-compliance-3362)
- **What is CPF in Singapore?** Central Provident Fund is Singapore's mandatory social security savings scheme. Employer contributes up to 17% and employee up to 20% of ordinary wages, with rates varying by employee age bracket. → [Full guide](https://aniday.com/en/blog/singapore-payroll-guide-cpf-sdl-and-fwl-explained-3337)
- **Where is the cheapest country to hire in Southeast Asia?** Vietnam and the Philippines generally offer the lowest total cost-to-company in SEA. Exact costs depend on role, seniority, and statutory contribution structures. → [Full comparison](https://aniday.com/en/blog/cheapest-countries-to-hire-in-southeast-asia-complete-cost-comparison-3374)
- **How long does it take to hire through an EOR?** Aniday can onboard employees in most Asian countries within 3–10 business days, compared to 3–6 months for local entity incorporation. → [EOR overview](https://aniday.com/en/employer-of-record)

## Job Board

- [All Jobs in Asia](https://aniday.com/en/job): Open positions across 20+ Asian countries.
- [IT Jobs](https://aniday.com/en/job-it-cr1): Software engineers, backend developers, DevOps, QA, and technical roles.

## Blog

- [Payroll and Labour Law](https://aniday.com/en/blog/category/payroll-and-labour-law-12): Country-by-country payroll regulations, statutory contribution guides, tax rules, labor code explainers, employer cost breakdowns, and compliance updates across Asia.
- [Recruiting and Hiring](https://aniday.com/en/blog/category/recruitment-and-hiring-1): Recruitment strategy, talent acquisition frameworks, and hiring best practices for Asian markets.
- [HR Management](https://aniday.com/en/blog/category/hr-management-3): People operations, employee management, and HR leadership across Asian work cultures.
- [News and Regulatory Updates](https://aniday.com/en/blog/category/news-updates-16): Regulatory changes, labor law updates, and Aniday platform news across Asia.

## How Aniday Compares

Aniday specializes in Asia with on-the-ground teams in Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia, India, and Indonesia, providing localized compliance expertise and in-country headhunter networks. Unlike global EOR providers that cover Asia as one of many regions, Aniday's infrastructure, regulatory knowledge, and 50,000+ headhunter network are purpose-built for Asian employment markets. The platform combines EOR, PEO, payroll, and executive search in a single provider — eliminating the need to coordinate multiple vendors across Asian countries, typically at lower cost than global platforms and with no setup fees, no VAT on salaries, and no minimum commitments.

## Languages

- [English](https://aniday.com/en)
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- [日本語 (Japanese)](https://aniday.com/ja)
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