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United Kingdom – Tax, Social Security, Minimum wage and Statutory Leave Changes

The HMRC has issued guidance for 2025 to 2026. The Guidance advises on the rates and thresholds to be applied by employers when operating payrolls or providing expenses and benefits to employees. Below is some of the key notes from the guidance: PAYE Tax rate and...

Mar 28, 2025 2 min read
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Ireland – Employer PRSI Changes

The Ireland Department of Social Protection announced PRSI changes for 2025. The changes are as follows: Changes effective 1 January 2025 The increase in the National Minimum wage to €13.50 per hour. In line with the increase in the National Minimum Wage t...

Mar 28, 2025 1 min read
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South Africa – BCEA Earning Threshold

The Minister of Employment and Labour of South Africa published in the Government gazette, Notice 52232, increasing the BCEA earnings threshold from R254 371.67 to R261 748.45 per annum effective from 1 April 2025. “Earnings” means the regular annual remuneratio...

Mar 28, 2025 1 min read
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Mercans Partners with Deloitte to Build a Best-in-Class Quality and Risk Management Framework

A Strategic Collaboration to Reinforce Compliance, Quality, and Risk Excellence Worldwide Mercans, a global leader in payroll and compliance solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Deloitte, one of the world’s foremost professional services ...

Mar 25, 2025 2 min read
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South Africa – Regulations Change

The South African minister of finance announced the 2025/26 budget speech on 12 March 2025. Similar to the 2024/25 budget speech, there were no changes made to the income tax tables, tax threshold, rebates and medical aid tax credits. Income Tax [table id=514 r...

Mar 18, 2025 1 min read
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Client Success Story: Phillip Morris International

Philip Morris International overcame fragmented payroll processes by implementing Mercans’ integrated solution.

Mar 10, 2025 3 min read
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Client Success Story: GSK

GSK transformed its fragmented payroll and HR operations by deploying Mercans’ G2N Nova engine.

Mar 10, 2025 3 min read
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KENYA – NSSF Increases Contributions Rates

NSSF Increases Contributions Rates- Effective 1 February 2025 Effective 1 February 2025, Kenyan employees and employers will contribute more towards NSSF contributions. This adjustment marks the third phase of the phased implementation of the NSSF Act of 2013. Lo...

Feb 21, 2025 1 min read
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Mercans Recognized as a Leader in Payroll Business Process Transformation

Mercans has been named a Leader in Avasant’s Payroll Business Process Transformation 2024-2025 RadarView, praised for its innovative payroll solutions, global expertise, and commitment to technology.

Feb 6, 2025 3 min read
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Portugal – Income Tax Rate and Meal Voucher Rate Change

The Portuguese Tributary and Customs Authority has published new withholding tax tables for the “Azores”, “Mainland” and “Madeira” regions, effective 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025.

Feb 3, 2025 1 min read
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Germany – Payroll and Social Security Tax Changes

A unified contribution ceiling for pension and unemployment insurance will apply nationwide, abolishing the East/West legal district distinction.

Jan 29, 2025 2 min read
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Turkey – Employer Social Security Rate Change

Effective from 1st February 2025,  Article 81, paragraph 1, item (I) of Law No. 5510. is amended through Law No. 7538, gazetted on 15th January 2025, through article 10.

Jan 29, 2025 1 min read
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