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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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Mercans Adds Thought Leader Pete Tilakos to its Board

Pete is a renowned global payroll product strategy leader, HR industry analyst, advisor, and thought leader.

Feb 8, 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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Mercans’ HR Blizz is now an IRAS-Certified Payroll Software

Accreditation of HR Blizz by IRAS in Singapore allows businesses to submit their GST and Taxes electronically accurately.

Jan 26, 2023 3 min read
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Morocco Amended Professional Expenses Deduction for Tax Year 2023

The Finance Law for the 2023 has amended the lump-sum amount applicable for reducing income subjected to employment tax for salary and pension earners.

Jan 25, 2023 1 min read
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Scalable Payroll Solution for an MNC across 16 countries

Fully automated, on-demand payroll solution that improves service quality and reduces cost while remaining fully compliant across EMEA

Jan 19, 2023 3 min read
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Estonia Announced Major Statutory Changes for 2023

New hourly wage rate, employer social contribution, sick leave compensation announced

Jan 13, 2023 1 min read
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Turkey Announces 2023 Payroll Parameters

Effective from 1 January 2023, the SSMW amount increased to 10,008.00 TRY (Gross) and 8,506.80 TRY (Net)

Jan 11, 2023 1 min read
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New Social Insurance Law Enforced in Qatar

The law is applicable to all Qatari nationals, working in public or private sector with a minimum age of 18 years and a permanent job of duration not less than 1 year.

Jan 11, 2023 3 min read
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UAE introduces unemployment insurance scheme from January 01, 2023

The unemployment insurance scheme provides financial support to Emiratis and residents working in the federal and private sectors

Dec 30, 2022 2 min read
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