South Africa: SARS – Employer Interim Reconciliation (EMP501) window & e@syFile reminder

SARS reminds employers to submit EMP501 declarations by 31 Oct 2025 via e@syFile™ or eFiling to avoid penalties.

Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

Ireland: Revenue – Transition guidance from 2025 → 2026 (RPNs & late 2025 pay)

Revenue issued guidance on year-end payroll: handling 2025 income paid in 2026, requesting 2026 RPNs, and using correct 2026 rates.

Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

UK: HMRC Employer Bulletin – October 2025

HMRC’s bi-monthly employer bulletin covers PAYE, payroll, and 2025–26 guidance - your summary of key updates and reminders.

Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

UAE: MOHRE Reiterates On-time Wage Payment via WPS

MOHRE refreshed guidance and a media reminder that wages must be paid on time via WPS under Federal Decree-Law No. 33/2021 and related decisions.

Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

Canada EI: 2026 premium rate confirmed (employees $1.63 per $100; employers $2.28)

CEIC confirmed 2026 EI rates (down 1 cent from 2025). Maximums and the actuarial report summary are posted.

Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

Australia: Updated STSL PAYG withholding rates now in force

ATO updated Schedule 8 and STSL tax tables to reflect lower repayments - new rates apply from 24 Sep 2025.

Oct 20, 2025 1 min read

Is On-Demand Pay the New Employee Benefit? What Every HR Leader Needs to Know

Explore how on-demand pay is transforming employee benefits, improving retention, and enhancing financial wellness in 2025.

Oct 20, 2025 3 min read

How AI Is Taking the ‘Toil’ Out of Payroll for Finance Teams in 2025

Discover how AI is revolutionizing payroll in 2025, reducing manual toil, enhancing accuracy, and empowering finance teams to focus on strategic initiatives.

Oct 18, 2025 3 min read

Scaling Faster With EOR in the United States

Learn how Mercans’ Employer of Record services enable faster scaling in the United States through compliance, payroll management, and operational flexibility.

Oct 16, 2025 2 min read

EOR in France: Navigating Employee Rights and Benefits

Discover how Mercans’ Employer of Record services in France help businesses manage employee rights, benefits, and payroll compliance effectively.

Oct 14, 2025 2 min read

Compliance Made Easy With EOR in South Africa

Learn how Mercans’ Employer of Record services simplify compliance in South Africa, streamline payroll, and enable smooth business operations.

Oct 12, 2025 2 min read

Mercans Recognized as Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2025 EoR & MCP PEAK Matrix®

Mercans proudly announces its recognition as a Major Contender in Everest Group’s 2025 Employer of Record and Multi-Country Payroll PEAK Matrix® Assessments

Oct 10, 2025 3 min read