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Solving your global payroll challenge Payroll cannot work without accurate and timely HR data. Yet, getting HR data obtained from various sources directly into payroll software has been a challenge for decades.

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UAE Payroll Outsourcing Alert

United Arab Emirates – Paternity Leave Introduced. As the first Arab country, the government of the United Arab Emirate has introduced a five-day paternity leave for all private sector male employees. Under the new law, private sector employers are required t...

Sep 13, 2020 2 min read
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UAE Payroll Outsourcing Alert

United Arab Emirates – Dubai Government Introduces a Retirement Program for Expats. The government of Dubai has launched “Retire in Dubai” program that offers long-term residency permits to expatriates aged 55 and above. Under this newly launched program, retire...

Sep 13, 2020 2 min read
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Turkey Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Turkey – COVID-19 Relief Measures Extended In accordance with the Presidential Decree No. 2810, a number of the COVID-19 related reliefs, there were set to expire on 31 July 2020, have been extended through 31 August 2020. Accordingly, the COVID-19 related sh...

Aug 16, 2020 1 min read
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Egypt Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Egypt – “Coronovirus Tax” Introduced Effective from 1 August 2020, the government of Egypt has introduced an additional tax on 1%, that will be deducted from employees’ net employment income, to alleviate the economic impact of COVID-19. At the same time, all st...

Aug 16, 2020 1 min read
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Kuwait Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Kuwait – Aggressive Localization Measures Proposed by Lawmakers. Mercans, a leading Kuwait payroll outsourcing, PEO/GEO, employee leasing, recruitment and BPO services provider, has published Kuwait payroll outsourcing alert. Subscribe to Mercans’ Kuwait payroll o...

Jul 14, 2020 3 min read
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UAE Payroll Outsourcing Alert

United Arab Emirates – Immigration Exemptions Cancelled. Mercans, a leading UAE payroll outsourcing, PEO/GEO, employee leasing, recruitment and BPO services provider, has published UAE payroll outsourcing alert. Subscribe to Mercans’ UAE payroll outsourcing alerts...

Jul 13, 2020 3 min read
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Turkey Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Turkey – Social Security Seniority (Severance) Ceiling Amount Increased Effective from 1 July 2020, the government of Turkey has increased the Seniority (Severance) Ceiling Gross Amount to 7,117.17 TRY. The new amount will be in effect through July 2020 and will...

Jul 8, 2020 1 min read
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Saudi Arabia Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Saudi Arabia – Visas and Iqamas Extended due to COVID-19. On 5 July 2020, the Ministry of Interior for Saudi Arabia announced the below exemptions and extension for visas and residency permits for expatriates: Free of charge extension of final exit visas. ...

Jul 7, 2020 2 min read
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Egypt Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Egypt – Income Tax Law Changes Announced. The below alert is an update to the Statury Change Alert issued by Mercans on 31 May 2020 and clarifies the timing of the changes related to personal income tax exemtions and rates in Egypt. On 7 May 2020, the governm...

Jun 4, 2020 2 min read
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Egypt Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Egypt – Income Tax Law Changes Announced. On 7 May 2020, the government of Egypt issued Law Nr. 26 of 2020, which amends articles 8, 13 and 87 of the Tax Law Nr. 91 of 2005, effective from 1 July 2020. The respective amendments have been summarized below. The...

May 28, 2020 2 min read
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Saudi Arabia Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Saudi Arabia – Gradual Easing of Restrictions. The Ministry of Interior for Saudi Arabia, has announced the below five steps for the gradual lifting of the COVID-19 related restrictions. First: From Thursday 5 Shawwal 1441 AH corresponding to 28 May 2020 u...

May 28, 2020 3 min read
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Saudi Arabia Payroll Outsourcing Alert

Saudi Arabia – Value Added Tax Increases to 15%. Mercans, a leading KSA payroll outsourcing, PEO/GEO, employee leasing, recruitment and BPO services provider, has published KSA payroll outsourcing alert. Subscribe to Mercans’ KSA payroll outsourcing alerts to ensu...

May 19, 2020 2 min read
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