Australia Introduces Single Touch Payroll The Australian government introduces a real-time reporting system to streamline the reporting of tax and superannuation by employers. The government initiated the process when it passed the Budget Savings – Omnibus Bill – September 2016. Under the proposed legislation, a new electronic reporting framework will be incorporated to simplify the…
Brazil Withdraws Payroll Tax Cuts In a key policy this year, the Brazilian government has concluded that in order to meet the fiscal target of this current year and maintain balanced accounts, they must cut R$42.1 billion from their planned expenses in 2017. This will impact almost all major multinational companies operating in Brazil. This…
Seminar: Global Expansion Strategy Join us for a seminar on “Global Expansion – Getting it Right” to learn real-world insights, examples, and practical tips for companies going global including: Steps companies should take to ensure they are truly prepared to expand Creating the optimal legal structure Tax and compliance issues that often sidetrack expanding companies Countries that…
Payroll/HR Alert: China Lowers Social Security Contribution Rates Beginning May 2016, corporations doing business in China can lower their contribution to Pension Insurance, Unemployment Insurance and Housing Provident Funds. The new policy, announced by the China’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, aims to relieve corporate burden and increase employee cash income. According to…
The 2016 UK Budget: Impact on HR and Payroll UK’s 2016 budget has several guidelines and measures that may impact your UK payroll. Below are some of the main highlights. Income Tax Thresholds. In April 2017, tax-free personal allowance will increase to £11,500 (a £300 increase). The point at which higher earners will start to pay…
Global Expansion Strategy Thursday, June 9, 2016 6:00 pm – 9:00 PM PST Runway Incubator 1355 Market Street Suite 488 San Francisco, CA 94103 Post-Webinar Q&A Cost: Early Bird until June 2, 2016: $10 Members, $15 Non-Members Regular: $20 Members, $25 Non-Members Day of the Event: $35 We may communicate with you regarding this event…
Post-Webinar Q&A: Growing Your Presence in Europe Thank you to all who attended last week’s European Expansion Webinar presented by Global Upside and IBT Partners. Although we tried to answer many questions during the live session, there were still some questions we couldn’t cover in time. Post-Webinar Q&A Download Presentation We may communicate with you regarding this…
Webinar- Growing Your European Presence For most US companies, Europe is a key part of their international expansion strategy. But the complex regulatory and compliance requirements leave a lot of room for errors and misjudgment – often resulting in severe penalties for companies. Growing Your European Presence Download Slide We may communicate with you regarding…
Keeping Private Data Private: EU’s New Regulations The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the European Union’s new common framework and is expected to be enacted by 2018. Under these new guidelines, member states must implement a set of common regulations, yet can include local additions. The common regulations are founded on the principles outlined…
China: New Family Planning Legislation and Impact on Employers China has relaxed its strict family planning policies in a 2016 legislation that revokes several population control measures including incentives for late marriages or late childbirth. Here are some highlights of the new “two-child” policy: Maternity Leave In 2015, China’s base maternity leave was 98 days…
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