13th month pay
in China.

Q: Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in China?

In China, 13 th month pay is not required by law. However, the majority of companies participate in this bonus payment and therefore it is standard.

Q: Are there more than 13th months of pay in China?

13 th month pay in China is the only bonus that is required by a very common standard. Additional bonus payment is not necessary and is at the discretion of the employer. Many companies will typically reward good employees with bonus payments throughout the year.

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Is there a 13th month pay in China?

In China it is common for employers to reward employees through bonuses. 13^th month pay is a customary way to give a bonus in China. Usually the 13^th month pay is given at the end of each full year the employee has worked for the employer.

How is the 13th month pay calculated in China?

13^th month pay in China is usually calculated as one month’s salary. However, the amount of bonus given to an employee is completely at the discretion of the employer.

When is the 13th month salary paid in China?

13^th month salary pay is commonly paid at the end of each full year the employee has worked for the employer.

Does the 13th month salary amount to any extra payment by the employer?

Yes 13^th month pay is a bonus payment by the employer and therefore it is an extra payment by the employer.

Is the 13th month salary taxable in China?

13^th month salary is taxed the same as if it were a normal salary payment.

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FAQs

Is the 13th month pay required by law or standard in China?

In China, 13^th month pay is not required by law. However, the majority of companies participate in this bonus payment and therefore it is standard.

Are there more than 13th months of pay in China?

13^th month pay in China is the only bonus that is required by a very common standard. Additional bonus payment is not necessary and is at the discretion of the employer. Many companies will typically reward good employees with bonus payments throughout the year.

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