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Namibia: Increase in Social Security Contribution Ceiling – 1st September 2026

Namibia increases the social security contribution ceiling from 1 September 2026. Explore the revised wage limit and its impact on employer payroll contributions.

Nov 9, 2026 2 min read

USA: IRS Announces 2027 Tax Inflation Adjustments for Taxpayers

Explore the IRS 2027 tax inflation adjustments, including updated tax brackets, standard deductions, child tax credits, and payroll-related limits.

Nov 9, 2026 4 min read

Bahrain: Increase in Employer Social Insurance Contribution – 1st January 2027

Bahrain increases employer social insurance contributions from 1 January 2027. Learn about the revised rates and payroll compliance requirements.

Nov 9, 2026 2 min read

Azerbaijan: Changes in Income Tax rates – 1st January 2027

Explore Azerbaijan’s 2027 income tax changes, including the increase from 3% to 5%, revised tax brackets and payroll implications effective 1 January 2027.

Nov 5, 2026 1 min read

Mercans Joins Workday’s Innovation Partner Program for Global Payroll

Mercans joins Workday’s Innovation Partner Program, introducing an architect-approved approach to seamless global payroll integration and management.

Nov 2, 2026 4 min read

UK: 2026 Budget Raises National Living Wage to £13.21

Explore the UK Autumn Budget 2026 payroll changes, including the £13.21 National Living Wage from April 2027, NIC thresholds, tax freezes and BIK exemptions.

Nov 2, 2026 3 min read

Malaysia: Budget 2027 – Key Payroll Measures – YA 2027

Explore Malaysia Budget 2027 payroll changes, including revised income tax rates, expanded personal tax reliefs, EPF auto-enrolment at age 18 and contribution updates.

Nov 2, 2026 3 min read

Lebanon: Change in Daily Transportation Allowance – 22 October 2026

Lebanon revises its daily transportation allowance from 22 October 2026, linking it to five litres of petrol per day, with a minimum of LBP 500,000 and a maximum of LBP 800,000.

Oct 27, 2026 2 min read

Malaysia: LHDN Employment Contract Stamping Rules for 2026

Learn Malaysia’s LHDN employment contract stamping rules, including RM10 stamp duty, the RM3,000 exemption threshold, the 30-day deadline and late-stamping penalties.

Oct 26, 2026 3 min read

Mercans Recognized as a Leader in the 2026 HR Technology Advice EOR VendorFit Matrix

Mercans is recognized as a Leader in the 2026 HR Technology Advice VendorFit Matrix for Employer of Record (EOR) solutions, highlighting its global expertise.

Oct 20, 2026 2 min read

USA: Social Security 2027 Wage Base Rises to $192,300 and COLA Set at 3.6%

The 2027 US Social Security wage base rises to $192,300, with a 3.6% COLA. Learn about OASDI tax limits and payroll changes for employers.

Oct 19, 2026 2 min read

Philippines: PhilHealth Premium Subsidy for Employed Solo Parents

Learn about the Philippines’ PhilHealth premium subsidy for employed solo parents, including eligibility requirements and key considerations for employers and payroll compliance.

Oct 16, 2026 5 min read