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Nigeria – Changes to Personal Income Tax – September 2025

On June 26, 2025, Nigeria enacted four major tax reforms - the biggest since 1999 - streamlining administration, boosting compliance, and consolidating laws like PITA into one statute.

Sep 11, 2025 3 min read
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Japan – Minimum wage set to ¥1,177/hour from 16 Oct 2025

Osaka Prefecture set its new minimum wage at ¥1,177/hour, effective October 16, 2025, applying to all workers not covered by higher industry-specific rates.

Sep 8, 2025 1 min read
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Australia – New STSL (HELP) withholding schedule starts 24 Sept 2025

Australian Taxation Office (ATO) release updates on withholding schedule and tax tables.

Sep 8, 2025 1 min read
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Türkiye: Stamp-Tax Exemption on R&D/Design Wage Docs Capped at 40× Minimum Wage

Turkey’s Income Tax Communiqué No. 331 (Sept 4, 2025) caps the stamp-tax exemption on wage documents under Law 5746 at 40× the gross minimum wage; excess is taxed normally.

Sep 8, 2025 1 min read
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Malaysia – Finance Act 2025 Changes to Statutory Contributions October 2025

Starting October 1, 2025, Malaysia’s EPF will require mandatory contributions from non-Malaysian employees, expanding social protection coverage.

Sep 5, 2025 3 min read
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Why Businesses Choose an Employer of Record in India for Global Talent

India is one of the most dynamic talent markets in the world. With a population exceeding 1.4 billion and a workforce that grows by millions each year, the country offers unmatched access to skilled professionals across industries. From software engineering and dig...

Sep 4, 2025 4 min read
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How an Employer of Record Helps Companies Hire in Germany Without Hassle

Germany, Europe’s largest economy, offers growth opportunities but comes with complex labor laws and high setup costs.

Sep 2, 2025 5 min read
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Chile: SII Issues September 2025 Withholding Tables

Chile’s SII Circular No. 50 (Aug 11, 2025) sets September 2025 monthly withholding tables for employment income; employers must apply these tables to September wages.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read
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Japan: MHLW Updates Minimum Wage Portal (2025 Rates)

Japan’s MHLW updated its minimum wage portal on Aug 26, 2025; prefectures are finalizing 2025 rates (effective late Sep–Oct). Employers must apply new regional MW once published.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read
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Brazil – eSocial: Layouts v1.3 (NT 04/2025) revised – payroll reporting spec update

Brazil eSocial updated Layouts v1.3 (NT 04/2025, Aug 26, 2025), revising payroll data structure/validation for events such as S-1200 earnings and S-1210 payments.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read
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United Kingdom – HMRC: Employer PAYE dispute reporting moves online

HMRC’s Aug 2025 Employer Bulletin confirms a new online form for PAYE disputed charges (from July 31, 2025); helplines/webchat will stop accepting disputes from Aug 31, 2025.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read
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United Kingdom – HMRC: Advisory Fuel Rates (company cars) updated

HMRC updated Advisory Fuel Rates on Aug 22, 2025, for tax-free mileage reimbursements and private fuel repayments; employers should use the new rates for expenses.

Aug 28, 2025 1 min read
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