How to Process Daily Allowance (DA) and Special Area Allowances in Payroll

Daily Allowance (DA) and special-area-related allowances are important payroll components for eligible employees who travel for official duties or work in locations that qualify for additional compensation. In Bhutan, payroll teams need to distinguish between regular salary, travel-related DA, and location-based allowances because they can have different eligibility, calculation, documentation and accounting requirements.