Source-cited draft: payroll & social contributions for Cambodia (tax year 2025) — rates, thresholds and rules with primary-source citations. Unverified; pending local-accountant review.
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| Payroll withholding and NSSF social security (2025) | Employers withhold monthly Tax on Salary (PAYE-equivalent) and contribute to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for occupational risk, healthcare and pension. NSSF contributions are computed on a contributory wage that is capped. | |
| Salary tax withholding (PAYE-equivalent) | Employer withholds Tax on Salary monthly under the progressive resident scale (0%–20%) or flat 20% for non-residentsLaw on Taxation | |
| NSSF occupational-risk contribution (employer) | 0.8% of contributory wage — employer onlyLaw on Social Security Schemes; Prakas No. 449 on NSSF Contribution Rate for Occupational Risk and Healthcare | |
| NSSF healthcare contribution (employer) | 2.6% of contributory wage — employer onlyLaw on Social Security Schemes; Prakas No. 449 on NSSF Contribution Rate for Occupational Risk and Healthcare | |
| NSSF pension contribution (total, years 1–5) | 4% of contributory wage in years 1–5 (2% employer + 2% employee); scheduled to rise in later phasesLaw on Social Security Schemes; Sub-Decree on Pension Social Security Scheme | |
| NSSF pension — employer share | 2% of contributory wageLaw on Social Security Schemes; Sub-Decree on Pension Social Security Scheme |
Employers withhold monthly Tax on Salary (PAYE-equivalent) and contribute to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for occupational risk, healthcare and pension. NSSF contributions are computed on a contributory wage that is capped.
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| NSSF pension — employee share | 2% of contributory wage (deducted from salary)Law on Social Security Schemes; Sub-Decree on Pension Social Security Scheme |
| Minimum contributory wage | KHR 400,000 per monthPrakas on NSSF Contributory Wage Brackets |
| Maximum contributory wage (cap) | KHR 1,200,000 per monthPrakas on NSSF Contributory Wage Brackets |
| Total employer NSSF burden (occupational risk + healthcare) | 3.4% of contributory wage (0.8% + 2.6%), plus 2% pension = 5.4% employer totalLaw on Social Security Schemes; Prakas No. 449 |
| NSSF and salary-tax remittance deadline | Salary tax by the 20th of the following month; NSSF contributions by the 15th of the following monthLaw on Social Security Schemes; Law on Taxation |
| NSSF registration obligation | Employers with at least one employee must register with the NSSF and enroll employeesLaw on Social Security Schemes |
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