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Jan 18, 2022 4 min read

The Power of Data Lakes

Solving your global payroll challenge Payroll cannot work without accurate and timely HR data. Yet, getting HR data obtained from various sources directly into payroll software has been a challenge for decades.

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Egypt Income Tax Law Amendment

Stay informed about the recent amendment to Egypt's income tax law. Discover the significant changes, their impact on individuals and businesses, and how to navigate the updated regulations effectively.

Jun 26, 2023 1 min read
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Lebanon Revises Cost of Living Allowance Limits

The government of Lebanon has increased the limit of cost of living allowance to LBP 6,400,000

Jun 1, 2023 1 min read
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Turkey Introduces New Social Security Law Number

Turkey has introduced the procedures and principles of the 5-point SSI premium incentive for employees who have opted for early retirement within the scope of Emeklilikte yaşa takılanlar (EYT).

May 22, 2023 1 min read
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Kenya Changes National Social Security Fund Act

The total contributions for both employee and employer are Kshs 2,160 per month. Self-employed individuals who are members of the fund may proceed contributing the flat rate of Kshs 200 per month, which is the minimum amount of voluntary contribution to the Fund.

May 15, 2023 2 min read
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Lebanon renews Transportation, Schooling, Cost of Living Expenses and Minimum wages

Lebanese government has increased the minimum wages to LBP 9,000,000 from LBP 2,600,000 earlier and the minimum daily wage now stands at LBP 410,000.

May 10, 2023 1 min read
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Ghana Amends Income Tax Rates For Residents

Effective from 1st May, the annual and monthly income tax bands and rates are applicable to the chargeable income of resident individuals.

May 9, 2023 1 min read
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Nigeria Amended National Housing Fund (NHF) Contributions

Nigeria Makes Changes to National Housing Fund (NHF) Contributions for Private Sector Employees. The Nigerian government has amended the National Housing Fund (NHF) Act and exempted private sector employees from contributing to the National Housing Fund of the Fed...

May 2, 2023 1 min read
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South Africa Announce Changes to its Income Tax Law

Starting this March, these changes include adjustments to the minimum wage, OID maximum earnings limit, subsistence allowances, and annual tax rebates and thresholds.

Mar 9, 2023 2 min read
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Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Mandates Wages Protection System (WPS)

This will enable DMCC member companies to pay employees’ wages via banks, exchange houses, and financial institutions approved by the UAE Central Bank.

Feb 8, 2023 1 min read
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Norway Announced Income Tax Rate 2023 and Introduced a New Social Tax

A new 5% Social Tax has been introduced for yearly income exceeding 750,000 NOK. The tax will only kick in once the employee's earnings surpass this limit.

Feb 7, 2023 1 min read
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Lebanon Announced Tax Rate and Exemption Changes for 2023

In addition, the Lebanese government has announced an official LBP to USD exchange rates to be used for payroll calculation purposes.

Feb 7, 2023 1 min read
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Qatar changes Social Security Contribution Rates for GCC Nationals

The General Retirement and Social Insurance Authority (GRSIA) of Qatar has announced changes in the Social Security and Pension Law with updated contribution rates applicable to private sector employees in Qatar, effective from 3 January 2023. The updated employee ...

Feb 1, 2023 1 min read
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