Türkiye: Stamp-Tax Exemption on R&D/Design Wage Docs Capped at 40× Minimum Wage

Turkey’s Income Tax Communiqué No. 331 (Sept 4, 2025) caps the stamp-tax exemption on wage documents under Law 5746 at 40× the gross minimum wage; excess is taxed normally.

Sep 8, 2025 1 min read

Malaysia – Finance Act 2025 Changes to Statutory Contributions October 2025

Starting October 1, 2025, Malaysia’s EPF will require mandatory contributions from non-Malaysian employees, expanding social protection coverage.

Sep 5, 2025 3 min read

Why Businesses Choose an Employer of Record in India for Global Talent

India is one of the most dynamic talent markets in the world. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a workforce that grows by millions each year, the country offers unmatched access to skilled professionals across industries. From software engineering and dig...

Sep 4, 2025 4 min read

How an Employer of Record Helps Companies Hire in Germany Without Hassle

Germany, Europe’s largest economy, offers growth opportunities but comes with complex labor laws and high setup costs.

Sep 2, 2025 5 min read

Chile: SII Issues September 2025 Withholding Tables

Chile’s SII Circular No. 50 (Aug 11, 2025) sets September 2025 monthly withholding tables for employment income; employers must apply these tables to September wages.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

Japan: MHLW Updates Minimum Wage Portal (2025 Rates)

Japan’s MHLW updated its minimum wage portal on Aug 26, 2025; prefectures are finalizing 2025 rates (effective late Sep–Oct). Employers must apply new regional MW once published.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

Brazil – eSocial: Layouts v1.3 (NT 04/2025) revised – payroll reporting spec update

Brazil eSocial updated Layouts v1.3 (NT 04/2025, Aug 26, 2025), revising payroll data structure/validation for events such as S-1200 earnings and S-1210 payments.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

United Kingdom – HMRC: Employer PAYE dispute reporting moves online

HMRC’s Aug 2025 Employer Bulletin confirms a new online form for PAYE disputed charges (from July 31, 2025); helplines/webchat will stop accepting disputes from Aug 31, 2025.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

United Kingdom – HMRC: Advisory Fuel Rates (company cars) updated

HMRC updated Advisory Fuel Rates on Aug 22, 2025, for tax-free mileage reimbursements and private fuel repayments; employers should use the new rates for expenses.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

Canada: CRA Q4-2025 Payroll Remittance Interest Rates

CRA set Q4-2025 prescribed interest rates: 7% on overdue remittances, 3% on corporate overpayments, and 5% on non-corporate overpayments, effective Oct 1–Dec 31, 2025.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read

India — EPFO: ECR must capture correct gross wages from wage month August 2025

India EPFO: From Aug 2025, employers must report employees’ correct gross wages in ECR; mandatory compliance.

Aug 25, 2025 1 min read

US IRS: Payroll Deadlines Postponed to Feb 2, 2026 in Disaster Counties

US IRS: West Virginia (Marion & Ohio) storm relief — tax & payroll deadlines deferred to Feb 2, 2026.

Aug 25, 2025 1 min read