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Vietnam – Monthly Minimum Wage Update – 1 July 2025

Vietnam’s monthly minimum wage varies by region. A new minimum wage is published as below, effective from 1 July 2025. Please contact your Mercans’ services delivery team for any additional information regarding the implicat...

Jul 8, 2025 1 min read
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South Korea – National Pension Limitation Updates – 1 July 2025

The National Pension authority published a new contribution base limitation, effective from 1 July 2025 until 30 June 2026. This adjustment is according to the recent 3 years’ average monthly basic contribution. Please conta...

Jul 4, 2025 1 min read
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Oman – Implementation of Sick and Other Leaves – 1 July 2025

As previously communicated in the Mercans alert, on 25 July 2023, the Omani government issued Royal Decree No. 52/2023 introducing a new Social Security Law. These changes are being implemented in phases. Summary of the changes and their implementation dates [t...

Jul 3, 2025 1 min read
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Mercans Launches First AI-Powered Digital Sales Room for Global Payroll

This AI-powered, on-demand environment provides prospects everything they need to know before choosing Mercans as their partner.

Jul 2, 2025 2 min read
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Pakistan – Finance Act 2025 Changes to Tax Rates and Surcharge Rate

On 10 June 2025, the finance minister of Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb presented the budget proposals for the fiscal year 2025–2026 (FY26). These proposals passed into parliament under the Finance Act of 2025. The changes include updated tax rate tables for salar...

Jul 2, 2025 1 min read
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Saudi Arabia – New Social Security Law – 3 July 2025

The General Organization for Social Insurance (GOSI) has recently passed amendments to the Social Security Law, which include a new social security retirement system for new entrants to the workforce and changes for existing employees. The new Social Insurance Law ...

Jun 27, 2025 2 min read
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Mercans Featured Twice in Gartner’s 2025 Hype Cycle™ for HR Tech

Earlier recognized in Gartner’s Payroll Toolkit and Market Guide for redefining global payroll and EOR with scalable, automated tech.

Jun 26, 2025 3 min read
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Mercans Awarded Best Secure SDLC Implementation at AppDevSec Show 2025

Mercans has been recognized for excellence in secure software delivery, winning the Best Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) Implementation award at the AppDevSec Show 2025.

Jun 18, 2025 2 min read
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Mercans Welcomes HiBob to Its Ecosystem

HiBob, a leading HCM for fast-growing businesses, is now part of the Mercans ecosystem. Together, we enable seamless payroll and EOR experiences for global teams.

May 9, 2025 2 min read
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India – New Income Tax Bill, Haryana LWF Contribution Rates and Chennai PT Rates

India announces tax and labor law changes for 2024. Get key updates for Haryana and Chennai.

Apr 8, 2025 1 min read
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Singapore – Parental and Shared Parental Leave Change

Singapore revises parental and shared parental leave in 2024. Learn what’s changed and what it means for you.

Apr 3, 2025 2 min read
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United Kingdom – Tax, Social Security, Minimum Wage and Statutory Leave Changes

UK adjusts tax bands, minimum wage, and leave policies for 2024. Explore what employers need to know.

Mar 28, 2025 2 min read
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