When you’re ready to expand your company to a new location such as Bangladesh, there are several factors to consider. Before hiring employees, you must first set up a payroll and develop a strong benefits plan. Here are a few factors to consider.
Taxation rules in Bangladesh
The allowances that employees are able to receive at a tax advantage vary, but a typical breakdown may consist of:
- Basic Pay
- House allowance
- Conveyance allowance
- Medical allowance
The employment contract of a new employee should show the breakdown of the total salary package (cost to company or CTC) in a monthly amount.
Employers must stay abreast of Bangladesh’s payroll taxation rules. The country follows a progressive tax rate, which increases with income and ranges from 10% to 30%. Employers are responsible for a 30% corporate tax rate as a non-listed entity or a 20% tax as a publicly listed entity.
Different industries have their own taxation rules that you need to pay attention to. For example, ready-made garment manufacturers may pay a corporate income tax of only 14% if they meet certain requirements. While cell phone manufacturers and other industries may see varying tax rates.
Bangladesh payroll options
Companies have 3 main Bangladesh payroll options to choose from:
- Internal: An internal Bangladesh payroll option is great for larger companies that are committed to the country. This option will require a robust HR team, a larger budget, and additional resources to master Bangladesh tax code and employment law.
- Bangladesh payroll processing company: Companies can also choose to work with a Bangladesh payroll processing company. However, keep in mind that your company will still be held liable for any mistakes the payroll company makes.
- G-P: By partnering with an Employer of Record like G-P, you can expand your global footprint without the hassle of entity setup and management. With us, companies can rest assured that all employees will be paid punctually and compliantly.
How to establish a payroll in Bangladesh
Before you can set up a Bangladesh payroll, you need to establish a subsidiary. The entire process can take months before you can begin hiring and set your payroll. Instead, you can work with a subsidiary alternative such as G-P. With us, companies can begin hiring in minutes, not months — without setting up a subsidiary.
Entitlement/termination terms
Companies should draft a written employment contract that includes entitlement and termination terms for every employee.
Termination of employment in Bangladesh generally requires employers to provide written notice of 120 days for monthly rated workers or 60 days for other workers, or equivalent pay in lieu. Workers are also entitled to 30 days of pay for every year worked.
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