Macao SAR: Minimum Wage Updated Effective 1 January 2026

The Macao SAR raises statutory minimum wage rates effective 1 January 2026 to MOP7,280/month, MOP1,680/week, MOP280/day and MOP35/hour under revised minimum wage law.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

Netherlands: Statutory Minimum Wage Rates for 2026 (Hourly by Age)

From 1 January 2026, the Netherlands’ minimum hourly wage will be €14.71 for workers aged 21 and over, with age-based rates for younger employees.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

Portugal: Government Increases Minimum Wage to €920 in 2026

Portugal will increase its national minimum wage to €920 in 2026, raising it from €870 as part of the government’s income and wage growth strategy.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

UK: Statutory National Minimum Wage and Statutory Payments Increases from April 2026

The UK will increase National Minimum and Living Wage rates from 1 April 2026 and raise statutory payment rates, including SSP and family-related payments, from 6 April 2026.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

Cyprus: Statutory Minimum Wage Increases for 2026

Cyprus increases the national minimum wage to €979 for new hires and €1,088 after six months’ service, under amendments published in the Official Gazette.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

Poland: National Minimum Wage Regulation for 2026

Poland sets the 2026 minimum wage at PLN 4,806 per month and PLN 31.40 per hour, as published in the Dziennik Ustaw.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

France: Statutory Payroll Updates and Social Security Parameter Changes from 1 January 2026

France introduces 2026 updates to the minimum wage, social contribution rates, and payroll thresholds, impacting payslips and employee benefits calculations.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

United States: IRS Publication 15 (2026) Employer Withholding and Reporting Guidance

IRS releases 2026 Publication 15 with updated withholding rules and payroll tax reporting guidance for employers.

Mar 2, 2026 1 min read

South Africa: Tax & Payroll Regulation Changes Effective 1 March 2026

South Africa tax and payroll changes effective 1 March 2026, including updated slabs, rebates, thresholds, and deductions.

Feb 27, 2026 2 min read

Colombia: New Legal Minimum Wage For 2026 Following Decree Update

Colombia’s Decree 0159 (Feb 19, 2026) confirms the 2026 minimum wage at $1,750,905 plus a $249,095 transport subsidy, totaling about $2,000,000.

Feb 24, 2026 1 min read

Spain: SMI Update Agreed For 2026

Spain agreed to raise the 2026 minimum wage (SMI) to €1,221 per month in 14 payments, retroactive to Jan 1, 2026 upon BOE publication.

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read

Spain: Social Security Rates and Professional Contingency Cotización Changes

Spain revised 2026 Social Security tariffs and pluriactivity rules, requiring updated CNAE 2025 codes to prevent higher rates.

Feb 23, 2026 1 min read