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On-Premise vs Cloud-Based Payroll?

Choosing the Right Payroll Solution for Your Business: On-Premise vs. Cloud-Based

Jan 1, 2024 7 min read
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Costa Rica new brackets of income tax effective from 1 January 2024

Changes in monthly income tax brackets As of January 1st, 2024, 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. 44276-H, in the national newspaper La G...

Dec 30, 2023 1 min read
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Mercans Named Leader in Payroll Transformation by Avasant

Avasant’s 2023–2024 RadarView™ names Mercans a top performer in payroll business process transformation, spotlighting our innovation, delivery capabilities, and global leadership.

Dec 22, 2023 4 min read
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Netherlands 2024 Statutory Amendments

Netherlands enacts 2024 payroll changes including wage tax, social security, and employment benefits updates.

Dec 22, 2023 2 min read
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The Kingdom of Bahrain – Social Security Contribution Rate

Due to implementation of Law No. (14) of 2022, the Bahraini employer social security contribution rate will be increased by 1% effective from 1 January 2024. The Bahraini employee social security contribution rate and unemployment insurance rate will remain unch...

Dec 18, 2023 1 min read
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The Kingdom of Bahrain – Social Security Change

The Social Insurance Organization (SIO) of Bahrain announced an increase in the contribution rates of Bahraini citizens employed in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, in both the private and public sectors. Effective January 2024, the employer contributi...

Dec 18, 2023 1 min read
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GPSSA introduces a new pension law

The General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) has issued a new pension law no. (57) of 2023 for Emiratis joining work for the first time effective October 31, 2023 with any employer affiliated with the GPSSA. Entities affiliated with the GPSSA includ...

Dec 18, 2023 2 min read
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Serbia revises minimum net pay, non-taxable amount and social security base

Changes in minimum net pay As per “Official Gazette of RS” number 79 of 15/09/2023, the minimum hourly net wage is revised from 230 RSD to 271 RSD per working hour. The revised hourly net wage shall also be applicable for arrear payments. Ch...

Dec 14, 2023 1 min read
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Mercans Appoints Volodymyr Mazur as Chief Financial Officer

Mercans welcomes Volodymyr Mazur as CFO, bringing over two decades of financial leadership to help drive global strategy, innovation, and sustainable growth.

Dec 11, 2023 2 min read
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Change in Minimum wage for EOBI calculations

Pakistan updates minimum wage for EOBI calculations. Review new limits for employer contributions. See changes.

Dec 6, 2023 1 min read
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Mercans: A Leader in Global Managed Payroll – ISG Provider Lens™ 2023

Payroll solutions and services study meticulously assessed 36 vendors across three distinct quadrants, and Mercans proudly emerged as a frontrunner.

Nov 9, 2023 2 min read
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Egypt Income Tax Law Amendment

The Egyptian Parliament has further amended the Income Tax Law No 91 of 2005, as published in the official Gazette dated 01 November 2023, as follows: First tax bracket limit has been increased from EGP 21,000 to EGP 30,000. The 2.5% tax bracket has been re...

Nov 7, 2023 1 min read
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