Looking for payroll due dates across Asia? Use this as an annual planning map — then confirm exact dates each year with your local calendars.
Note: General operational guidance for Asia payroll teams. Deadlines, rates, and privacy rules change by country — confirm with counsel or your payroll partner before acting.
Typical patterns (planning view)
| Market | Common deadline pattern |
|---|---|
| Singapore | CPF often due by the 14th of the following month |
| Malaysia | EPF/SOCSO/EIS and PCB on monthly statutory calendars |
| Indonesia | BPJS + PPh 21 monthly remittance windows |
| Philippines | SSS/PhilHealth/Pag-IBIG + BIR monthly/quarterly packs |
| Vietnam | BHXH/BHYT/BHTN + PIT on monthly cycles |
| Hong Kong | MPF contribution cycles + IRD reporting milestones |
Country deep-dives: Singapore payroll calendar and Malaysia payroll calendar.
How multi-country teams stay on track
- One regional cut-off calendar owned by HQ finance
- Country “owner” for portal submissions
- Buffer days before bank holidays
- Quarterly refresh of due-date tables
FAQ
Are these dates fixed forever?
No — treat as patterns and reconfirm annually.
Who should own the calendar?
Shared: payroll ops runs it; finance owns cash timing.
Do EOR clients still need to track dates?
Yes for awareness, but the EOR typically remits under its employer model.