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Turkey – Payroll Parameter changes – 1 January 2025

Social Security Minimum Gross Wage Effective from 1 January 2025, the government of Turkey has increased the Social Security minimum gross wage amount to TRY 26,005.50 and net amount to TRY 22,104.67. The monthly SSI ceiling amount has increased to a gross amount ...

Jan 10, 2025 1 min read
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Malta – Tax Table and Social Security Changes

The Minister of Finance for Malta delivered the 2025 budget speech. The budget speech proposes the following tax measures: Tax Table Changes 'Single' / Separate Computation ‘Married' / Joint Computation [table id=473 responsi...

Jan 8, 2025 2 min read
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Colombia: Minimum Wage, Social Security & UVT Changes – 1 January 2025

On December 26, 2024, the president of Colombia decreed an increase of 9.54% in the minimum wage. As such, the following minimum wages will be applicable, effective January 1, 2025. Minimum salary - COP 1,423,500 Transportation allowance - COP 200,000 In...

Jan 8, 2025 1 min read
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Costa Rica – Changes in Tax Brackets and Tax Credit

Changes In Monthly Income Tax Brackets As of January 1st, 2025, new brackets of income tax will be applicable to salary, retirement payments and pensions. The updated brackets and rates were published in Executive Decree No. 44772-H, in the national newspaper La G...

Jan 8, 2025 1 min read
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Kenya – Amendments to PAYE Computation Pursuant to the Tax Laws

The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has issued a public notice outlining changes to the PAYE (Pay As You Earn) computation as per the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, effective December 2024. The key changes are as follows: Amounts Deductible in Determining Taxable E...

Jan 8, 2025 2 min read
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Estonia: Changes in Income Tax, Exempt Compensation, Social Security Ceiling, Minimum Wage &...

Income Tax The income tax rate will increase from 20% to 22%, effective from 2025. Tax-Exempt Daily Allowance for Foreign Business Travel The tax-exempt daily allowance for foreign business travel will increase from EUR 50 to EUR 75, regardless of the destinatio...

Jan 8, 2025 2 min read
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Tunisia – Payroll Parameter Changes 1 January 2025

Minimum Wage There is significant progress over a short period. In 2024, workers will benefit from a first increase of 7%, applicable retroactively from May 1, 2024. In 2025, a further rise of 7.5% will be introduced starting January 1. The Guaranteed Interp...

Jan 7, 2025 1 min read
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Spain – Social Security Contributions Changes

Introduction of Solidarity Fee Effective from 1 January 2025, introduction of a new contribution fee- Solidarity Fee will be applicable for income exceeding the annual contribution base, to support pensions. The maximum contribution base remains at EUR 4,720.50...

Dec 16, 2024 1 min read
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Canada – Change in Income Tax Tables and Benefits Amount

Further details on other personal income tax and benefits amounts  can be found on the Canada revenue agency website.

Dec 16, 2024 1 min read
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Lithuania – Updates To Minimum Wage, Non-Taxable Amount and SODRA Rate

The Lithuanian parliament has approved the draft Law No XIVP-4225, draft state budget for 2025 and the State Social Insurance Fund Budget for 2025. These laws amends the Personal Income Tax Law and social security contributions. The changes are effective from 1 J...

Dec 16, 2024 2 min read
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Morocco – Change in Income Tax Tables and Allowances

On October 19, 2024, Morocco’s Ministry of Finance introduced the 2025 draft Finance Law (Projet Loi de Finances, PLF), proposing several significant payroll-related measures: Internship Allowance Exemption Private-sector interns will benefit from a 12-month ...

Dec 16, 2024 2 min read
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United Kingdom – Changes To Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave And Sick Leave Pay Rates, Studen...

The same weekly SSP rate applies to all employees. However, the amount you must actually pay an employee for each day they’re off work due to illness (the daily rate) depends on the number of ‘qualifying days’ they work each week.

Dec 16, 2024 1 min read
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