Myanmar Payroll Services

At Bradford Jacobs, we navigate the administration of the Myanmar payroll system for you. We do the work, so you do not have to.

Myanmar Payroll

The Republic of the Union of Myanmar holds a key strategic location in South East Asia’s economic landscape with borders joining it to India, China and Bangladesh and coastlines with access to global trade corridors through the Indian Ocean and South China Sea. However, there are many challenges – and operating payroll for employees is among them.

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Myanmar’s Special Economic Zones offer tax breaks and concessions to attract foreign investment into improving infrastructure and upgrading manufacturing technology. The sectors of oil and natural gas, processing minerals, producing materials for the construction industry, chemicals and pharmaceuticals are all areas for potential growth. Accessing the opportunities provided by the Myanmar economy requires comprehensive ‘on the ground’ intelligence, particularly since the military coup of February 2021 which has brought international sanctions.

Bradford Jacobs’ Professional Employer Organisation (PEO) and Employer of Record (EOR) platforms and networks provide complete answers to every question your company will encounter before you move into the economy, especially when it comes to operating payroll.

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Available Myanmar Payroll Options

  • Remote payroll – This option allows businesses to operate under a single payroll system, by adding employees in Myanmar to your parent company’s payroll. However, these employees must operate under different regulations, which is likely to cause problems.
  • Internal payroll – You may operate payroll for your subsidiary, especially if you are committed to growing your company’s presence in Myanmar. However, this does require hiring dedicated HR staff who understand Myanmar employment and compliance laws.
  • Myanmars’ payroll processing company – If you are considering outsourcing, then working with a Myanmar payroll company will help in processing your payroll – but not when it comes to compliance.
  • Myanmars’ payroll outsourcing – However, there is another option available that solves both concerns – by working with Bradford Jacobs. We can handle payroll and compliance for all your employees in Myanmar. We take the administrative stress off your shoulders so you can focus on what you do best.

Foreign companies expanding their operations into Myanmar must open a subsidiary before they can legally hire staff and run payroll for the company. The entity operates under the 2017 Companies Law and depending on the location and type of operation may need further registration under the Myanmar Investment Law (MIL) and the Special Economic Zone Law (SEZL). Once established, procedures for onboarding employees in Myanmar generally include the following:

  • Verify the individual’s Tax Identification Number (TIN) from the Internal Revenue Board (IRD)•Ensure the employee has a Labour Card from the relevant Township Labour Office (TLO)
  • Register the employee with the TLO, by providing the company’s Certificate of Incorporation, the individual’s National Registration Card (NRC) and obtain their Form 7, which confirms the employee’s position with the company. Copies of passport title page required for foreigners
  • Arrange medical examination with the Social Security Board (SSB) before registering the employee for social insurance
  • Register individual with the Internal Revenue Board (IRD)

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