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UK – Changes in tax rates and social security rates 2024-25

Review 2024–25 updates to UK tax rates and social security contributions for accurate payroll processing. See the details.

Apr 4, 2024 1 min read
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Mercans achieves ISO 27017 and ISO 27018 certifications

We are pleased to announce that we have been granted certifications for ISO 27017 and ISO 27018,  globally-respected information security standards developed by ISO.

Apr 1, 2024 4 min read
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Kenya – Enactment of the Affordable Housing Act 2024

Kenya enacts Affordable Housing Act 2024, introducing mandatory deductions. Ensure compliance with new payroll rules.

Mar 29, 2024 1 min read
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South Africa -Subsistence & Travel Allowance Thresholds March 2024

South Africa revises subsistence and travel allowance thresholds. Payroll teams should update expense policies.

Mar 15, 2024 1 min read
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Introduction of end of service benefit for foreigners, Taminat system, separate unemployment insu...

Turkey introduces Taminat system and unemployment insurance for foreign workers.

Mar 5, 2024 2 min read
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United Kingdom – Changes in National Minimum Wage April 2024

UK increases national minimum wage effective April 2024. Align payroll rates.

Mar 4, 2024 1 min read
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Romania – Changes in Social security & tax effective Jan 2024

Romania updates social security tax rates effective Jan 2024. Ensure payroll systems reflect new changes.

Feb 28, 2024 3 min read
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Egypt – Parliament approves changes in tax law effective Mar 2024

Egypt's parliament approves tax law changes effective March 2024. Review income tax brackets and rates.

Feb 27, 2024 1 min read
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Oman Announces New Social Security Law

Oman implements a new Social Security Law. Employers must ensure full compliance with contributions.

Feb 19, 2024 1 min read
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Kenya – Court upholds affordable housing levy on 26 Jan 2024

Kenya court upholds Affordable Housing Levy ruling. Employers must continue contributions.

Feb 12, 2024 1 min read
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Mercans Launches Customer Advisory Board

The initiative is launched to make Mercans' customers equal stakeholders in the product development journey.

Feb 1, 2024 3 min read
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Kenya- 2024 National Social Security Fund Changes

Discover Kenya's 2024 NSSF changes: new earning limits of KES 7,000 (lower) and KES 36,000 (upper). Explore the impact on pension contributions in this brief update.

Jan 31, 2024 1 min read
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