9 Common UK Employer Tax Mistakes While Expanding Your Team
Key Takeaways PAYE registration is mandatory from the first UK employee—no exceptions for “just one hire” Contractor misclassification can trigger backdated PAYE/NIC liabilities worth thousands per employee 2025 NIC changes (15.05% rate, £5,000 threshold) require immediate payroll system updates Permanent establishment exposure from UK employees can trigger unexpected corporate tax obligations Professional compliance support prevents […]
New Zealand Statutory Updates 2025
Here are New Zealand’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective July 2025 New Zealand Updates Active Investor Plus Visa with Growth and Balanced Categories New Zealand has revised the Active Investor Plus Visa to attract high-value investors with more flexible options. Key Details: New Categories: Growth: NZD $5M for 3 years in higher-risk investments (e.g., managed […]
Vietnam Statutory Updates 2025
Here are Vietnam’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective July 2025 Vietnam Reassigns Oversight of Foreign Workers to Ministry of Home Affairs Vietnam’s government has transferred responsibility for overseeing foreign workers from the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Key Details: The Ministry of Home Affairs will now manage […]
Philippines Statutory Updates in 2025
Here are Philippines’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective June 2025 Philippines Issues Supplemental Guidelines for Alien Employment Permits The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released supplemental guidelines affecting the upcoming Alien Employment Permit (AEP) framework, effective from 23 June 2025. Key Details: Labour Market Test (LMT): Employers are no longer required to post […]
United Kingdom Statutory Updates 2025
Here are UK’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective February 2025 UK Extends eVisa Grace Period Until June 2025 The UK government has extended the grace period for expired Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs) and Biometric Residence Cards (EUSS BRCs) as it transitions to the eVisa system. Key Details: Previous Deadline: Expired BRPs and EUSS BRCs were […]
India Statutory Updates 2025
Here are India’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective July 2025 India Resumes Tourist Visa Issuance for Chinese Nationals India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals after a five year suspension. Key Details: Applies to nationals of the People’s Republic of China holding valid ordinary passports. Tourist visa issuance had been suspended since 2020 […]
South Korea Statutory Updates 2025
Here are the South Korea statutory updates for 2025. Effective April 2025 South Korea Relaxes Rules on Interregional Movement for Foreign Workers The Ministry of Justice has eased restrictions on foreign workers changing workplaces between regions. Key Details: Foreign workers in the Seoul metropolitan area can now move to jobs in other provinces. Moves from […]
China Statutory Updates 2025
Here are the China statutory updates for 2025. Effective January 2026 China Implements New VAT Law with Significant Updates China’s new Value-Added Tax (VAT) Law will take effect on 1 January 2026, introducing key changes to unify regulations, clarify taxable transactions, and enhance compliance. Key Updates: Expanded Scope of Taxable Services: The new law standardizes […]
Australia Statutory Updates 2025
Here are Australia’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective July 2025 Australia Raises Minimum Salary Thresholds and Superannuation Contributions The Australian government has announced increases in salary thresholds and mandatory superannuation contributions for skilled workers, impacting employer obligations. Key Details: Core Skills Income Threshold: Increased to AUD 76,515 (previously AUD 73,150). Specialist Skills Income Threshold: Increased […]
Thailand Statutory Updates 2025
Here are Thailand’s statutory updates for 2025. Effective October 2025 Thailand to Introduce New Rules for BOI-Promoted Companies Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) will roll out updated salary and staffing ratio requirements for all BOI-promoted companies hiring or renewing work permits for foreign personnel. Key Details: Employers must comply with BOI-mandated monthly salary thresholds for […]
