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Compensation

Netherlands raises salary compliance stakes for employers

Internal processes must be updated to ensure skilled migrants’ and EU Blue Card holders’ salaries are paid promptly

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Income Tax

High earners in Brazil to be taxed on expanded income sources

New dividend and high-income taxes make compensation planning crucial for expats

USCIS

Politics

Shorter EAD validity, and visa processing pauses trigger employer uncertainty

US policy shifts intensify vetting, disrupt case processing, complicate workforce planning

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Visas

Greece expands golden visa scheme with start-up route

Applicants must invest €250,000 in Greek entities, foreign entities may include up to three stakeholders

Ireland

Residency

Harsher rules for family reunification, residency, and asylum in Ireland

Critical skills roles remain largely unaffected, while non-critical face higher financial, administrative burdens

Business Travel

Vialto: Navigating pre-travel authorisations for dual nationals

Modern borders aim to streamline security checks – but for those with multiple nationalities, they can create confusion, compliance risks, and unexpected delays

Compliance

BDO: Why misclassification can cost businesses dearly

From tax withholding to permanent establishment concerns, proactive reviews and clear contracts help businesses stay ahead of global compliance pitfalls

Work Permits

Stable Swiss quotas offer predictability amid shifting labour-market pressures

Unchanged permit caps simplify short- and long-term mobility planning, but are not without compliance challenges

Pensions

New UK pension rules raise stakes for expats and employers

Short-term assignees largely unaffected, but could impact graduate recruitment

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