Simplify Multi-Country Payroll with Our Global Platform

Introduction to WorkWisely Global Payroll

WorkWisely is an AI-powered Human Resource Management System (HRMS) built for organisations operating across multiple geographies. At the heart of WorkWisely's HR platform is a robust payroll engine that is purpose-built to meet the unique statutory, regulatory, and compliance requirements of each country where your business employs people.

Managing payroll across borders is one of the most complex challenges any HR or Finance team faces. Tax laws, social security contributions, mandatory benefits, and reporting obligations differ dramatically from one country to the next — and penalties for non-compliance can be severe. WorkWisely eliminates this complexity by embedding country-specific compliance rules, automatic contribution calculations, and government-ready reports directly into your payroll workflow.

What Makes WorkWisely Payroll Different?

  • Country-Native Compliance Engines: Each country's payroll module is built from the ground up to reflect local law — not adapted from a generic global template.

  • Real-Time Regulation Updates: WorkWisely's compliance team continuously monitors legislative changes and pushes updates automatically, so your payroll stays compliant without manual intervention.

  • Unified Dashboard, Local Intelligence: Manage payroll across all geographies from a single platform, while each country module handles its local nuances invisibly.

  • Audit-Ready Reporting: Every payroll run produces statutory-compliant reports that can be submitted directly to government portals or regulators.

  • Employee Self-Service: Employees in every country can access their payslips, tax documents, and contribution statements through WorkWisely's mobile-ready portal.


This Knowledge Base provides a deep-dive into WorkWisely's payroll capabilities for each supported country. Each section covers statutory requirements, how WorkWisely automates compliance, payroll processing workflows, frequently asked questions, and key compliance calendars.


WorkWisely Payroll Capabilities — Quick Reference Summary

The table below provides a consolidated overview of statutory payroll components supported by WorkWisely for each country in this knowledge base.


Country/Region

Social Security

Income Tax

Special Benefits

Reporting/Filing

India

EPF (12%+) & ESI (0.75%/3.25%)

TDS u/s 192 — Old & New Regime

Gratuity & Professional Tax (state)

EPFO ECR, ESIC Return, Form 24Q, Form 16

Philippines

SSS (5%/9.5%) + PhilHealth (2.5%/2.5%) + Pag-IBIG (1-2%/2%)

BIR Withholding (0%-35%)

13th Month Pay (tax-exempt up to PHP 90K)

BIR 1601-C monthly, BIR 1604-C annual, Form 2316

Thailand

SSF (5%/5%, capped THB 750)

PIT (0%-35%), PND.1 monthly

Provident Fund (voluntary)

PND.1 Kor annual, PND.91 individual ITR

Indonesia

BPJS Ketenagakerjaan (JHT, JP, JKK, JKM) + BPJS Kesehatan

PPh 21 (5%-35%)

THR (Mandatory Holiday Pay)

SPT 1721 annual, Bukti Potong A1, SIPP Online

UAE

No social insurance for employees

Tax-free (no personal income tax)

EOSB (21-30 days/year), DIFC DEWS

WPS SIF file monthly, MOHRE compliance

KSA

GOSI (10%+12% Saudi / 0%+2% expat)

Tax-free (no personal income tax)

EOSB (per Saudi Labour Law)

WPS/Qiwa reporting, GOSI monthly file

Australia

Superannuation (11.5% → 12%)

PAYG (0%-47% incl. Medicare)

Leave entitlements per NES + Awards

STP Phase 2 (payday), Annual Finalisation

New Zealand

KiwiSaver (employee 3-10%, employer 3%) + ACC Earner Levy

PAYE (10.5%-39%)

Holidays Act (OWP vs AWE, Alt Holidays)

Payday Filing EI Return (real-time to IR)


This Knowledge Base is maintained and updated regularly by the WorkWisely Compliance team. For the most current statutory rates, filing deadlines, and regulatory updates, refer to the WorkWisely Help Centre or contact your WorkWisely Account Manager.

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