Pay Transparency Laws Around the World: What Employers Should Expect in 2025

Learn how Mercans helps employers prepare for evolving pay transparency laws worldwide, ensuring compliance, equity, and trust in global compensation management.

Dec 24, 2025 4 min read

Singapore: CPF Contribution Updates Take Effect 1 January 2026 (Tables and Senior-Worker Rates)

CPF Board has published the CPF contribution rate table from 1 January 2026 and notes CPF contribution rate increases for senior workers aged above 55 to 65 from 1 January 2026.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Japan: NTA Released 2026 Withholding Tax Tables, With Changes Starting January 2026

Japan NTA released 2026 withholding tax tables, reflecting FY2025 reforms to basic deductions and dependent income rules.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

South Africa: SARS Validation Rules Guide for Reconciliation Declarations 2026 (EMP501)

SARS released a 2026 EMP501 guide detailing validation rules, interim/final reconciliation controls, and submission channel requirements.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

United Kingdom: HMRC Updated CWG2 Guide For PAYE and NIC (Tax Year 2025 to 2026)

HMRC updated the 2025–26 CWG2 guide, covering PAYE, National Insurance, and pay timing around tax-year boundaries.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Switzerland: Social Insurance and Occupational Pension Limits Confirmed For 2026

OFAS published 2026 amounts-unchanged from 2025-including AVS/AI/APG minimums, degressive income bounds, and LPP pension thresholds

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Sweden: Employer Social Contribution Rules Updated For 2026 (Age-Based Rate Change For 67+)

Skatteverket: Full employer contributions remain 31.42%, but from 2026, only 10.21% old-age pension applies for workers 67+; sub-rate breakdown included

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

United States: IRS Early Release Draft Publication 15 (2026) Issued

IRS posted an early 2026 draft of Publication 15 (Circular E).

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

United States: IRS Publication 15-T (2026) Withholding Methods and Tables Available

IRS released 2026 Publication 15-T with updated federal withholding tables, W-4 changes, and P.L. 119-21 updates.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Canada: CRA 2026 Payroll Deductions Guides Released (T4127 Formulas and T4032 Tables)

CRA released the 2026 Payroll Deductions Formulas (T4127) and Tables (T4032) with updated federal/provincial calculations, including QPIP and QPP rate changes.

Dec 23, 2025 1 min read

Staying Compliant with Global Gig Payments: The EOR Solution for Managing International Contractors

Learn how Mercans’ EOR model simplifies global contractor payments. Ensure compliance with international tax laws and onboard contractors anywhere seamlessly.

Dec 22, 2025 4 min read

Is Your EOR Providing the Full Package? What to Look for in a Global Partner

Discover what makes a complete Employer of Record solution. Learn how Mercans ensures full compliance, transparent payroll, and global workforce scalability.

Dec 19, 2025 4 min read