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South Africa – Regulations Change

New labor regulations in South Africa affect payroll and compliance. Find out what’s changing.

Mar 18, 2025 1 min read
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KENYA – NSSF Increases Contributions Rates

Kenya raises NSSF contribution rates. Learn the new requirements and stay compliant.

Feb 21, 2025 1 min read
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Portugal – Income Tax Rate and Meal Voucher Rate Change

Portugal updates income tax brackets and voucher rates. Ensure your payroll remains compliant. View detailed breakdown.

Feb 3, 2025 1 min read
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Germany – Payroll and Social Security Tax Changes

Germany announces changes to payroll taxes and social contributions. Stay informed. See what’s new for employers.

Jan 29, 2025 2 min read
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Turkey – Employer Social Security Rate Change

Turkey adjusts employer social security contribution rates. Stay compliant with the latest figures. Read the full alert.

Jan 29, 2025 1 min read
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Zambia – Pension Scheme Contribution Change

Zambia revises pension scheme contributions. Stay updated on new rates and compliance steps. Learn more in our alert.

Jan 23, 2025 1 min read
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Japan – 2025 Tax Reform Change

Japan introduces tax reform changes for 2025. Understand the impact on payroll and deductions. Explore the update.

Jan 23, 2025 1 min read
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Thailand – Employee Welfare Fund, Assistance Resignation/Death Employee, Tax Allowance and Daily ...

If the employer has established a provident fund or provides assistance to employees in the event of resignation or death (No. 2), the employer will be exempt from making contributions to this fund.

Jan 20, 2025 2 min read
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Serbia – Social Security Monthly Contribution Basis and Non-Taxable Amount Changes

Social Security Monthly Contribution Basis In accordance with Article 37 of the Law on Contributions for Mandatory Social Insurance, the lowest base (RSD 45,950) and the highest base (RSD 656,425) have been published. The basis amount is effective from 1 Januar...

Jan 20, 2025 1 min read
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Finland – Changes To Health Insurance and Unemployment Contribution Rates

Changes To Health Insurance and Unemployment Contribution Rates Changes in health insurance contribution rates Employers are required to pay health insurance contributions for employees aged 16 to 67 who are covered by the Finnish social insurance system under th...

Jan 15, 2025 2 min read
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Romania – Minimum Wage, Guarantee Gross Minimum Base and Tax Benefit Changes

Minimum Wage According to Official Gazette, Part I, No.1185/28.11.2024, Romania's national gross minimum base salary guaranteed in payment is set at RON 4,050/month from RON 3,700/month for standard work schedules, effective from 1 January 2025. Guaranteed Gross ...

Jan 15, 2025 2 min read
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Netherlands – Changes to Social Security Rates, Minimum Wage, Income Tax Rates and Credits

Changes to Social Security Rates, Minimum Wage, Income Tax Rates and Credits On Tuesday 17 December 2024, the Dutch Parliament voted in favour of the Tax Plan 2025 and the other bills presented on Budget Day. The Tax Plan and other bills propose the following chan...

Jan 15, 2025 2 min read
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