03/18/2024: Bulgaria – Temporary Protection Status Extended for Ukrainians

03/15/2024: United States – KPMG Publishes Report on Tax Proposals in Biden Administration’s FY2025 Budget

03/15/2024: Singapore – Salary Hikes for Employment Passes in 2025 Announced

03/14/2024: Nigeria – Federal Government Nixes Implementation of Expatriate Employment Levy for Now

03/14/2024: Netherlands – Decree on Allocation of Severance Payments in an International Context

03/14/2024: European Union – Update on a Directive for Platform Workers

03/13/2024: United States – Government Partially Funded for FY2024, Potential Effects for Immigration   

03/13/2024: European Union – EESC Weighs in on Taxation of Teleworkers

03/13/2024: South Korea – Tax Law Amendment Bill Enacted into Law

03/12/2024: United States – U.S. Administration Releases Fiscal Year 2025 Revenue Proposals

03/12/2024: India – Tax Collection at Source Measures in Interim Budget  

03/07/2024: Sweden – New Proposals Would Limit Hiring of Unskilled Labour, but Attract Those with Skills

03/07/2024: United Kingdom – Spring Budget 2024: End of the Remittance Basis

03/05/2024: Brazil – Update: Delays in Issuance of National Migration Registration Cards

03/04/2024: European Union – Dismissal of Fixed-Term Employees Must Be Reasoned

03/01/2024: Slovenia – Compulsory Health-Care Contribution Introduced

02/29/2024: Canada – Updates to Visa Requirements for Mexican Nationals

02/29/2024: Germany – New Circular Updates Tax Principles to Align with OECD Model

02/29/2024: France – New Immigration Law

02/23/2024: Greece – Rules Changed to Encourage Participation in Group Insurance Pension Plans

02/21/2024: Germany – Improved Tax Framework for Employee Share Ownership

02/21/2024: United States – USCIS Fees Increase Effective April 1 

02/20/2024: Finland – Eastern Border to Remain Closed

02/16/2024: United States – March 2024 Visa Bulletin

02/13/2024: Germany - Landmark Ruling on stock Option Taxation Adapted to Finance Ministry Circular

02/06/2024: Canada – Cap for International Student Applications; Digital Nomads Clarified

02/05/2024: United Kingdom – Scottish Budget Proposes Income Tax Increases

02/02/2024: Malta – New Migrant Pathway: Specialist Employee Initiative

02/02/2024: South Korea – Creation of a Digital Nomad (“Workation”) Visa

02/01/2024: United States – House Passes Tax Extenders Legislation

02/01/2024: Czech Republic – Changes in Employee Income Taxation in 2024 

01/31/2024: Philippines – 2024 Annual Report Compliance Procedures

01/30/2024: United Kingdom – Social Security Convention with EEA / EFTA 

01/30/2024: South Africa – Immigration Concession Extended: Temporary Measures Due to Backlog

01/29/2024: Finland – Changes to Permit Salary Thresholds

01/26/2024: United States – Updated Information on Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Project

01/26/2024: Sweden – Court Clarifies Income Requirement for Permanent Residence Permit Applicants

01/25/2024: United Kingdom – Immigration Health Surcharge Fees Increase from 6 February

01/25/2024: Brazil – Federal Revenue Updates Procedures Pertaining to Individual Taxpayer Registry

01/24/2024: France – Penalties Calculated on Annual Tax Liability, Not Balance of Tax Due   

01/23/2024: United Kingdom – Mandatory Payrolling of Benefits-in-Kind from April 2026

01/23/2024: European Union – Update on Teleworking Agreement for Social Security

01/19/2024: United States – “Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024”

01/19/2024: United States – February 2024 Visa Bulletin

01/19/2024: Indonesia – Enhancing Appeal of Golden Visa to Attract Expat Investors

01/18/2024: United States – FBAR Filing Deadline Extension for Certain Individuals

01/17/2024: Belgium – New Reporting Requirements for Inbound Taxpayers and Researchers Preferential Regime

01/17/2024: France – Updates on Treaties with Greece, Denmark, Mali and Niger

01/17/2024: France – Key Measures in New Finance Law, Social Security Finance Law

01/16/2024: Ireland – New Guidance: Change to Gross-Up Methodology and E-Filing for SARP

01/12/2024: Chile – New National Immigration Policy

01/12/2024: United States – Federal Filing Deadlines Information  

01/11/2024: Philippines – Ease of Paying Taxes Act Is Enacted

01/11/2024: Italy – Further Update on Changes to the Expatriate Regime

01/10/2024: United States – IRS Appeals Decision Allowing FTC Claim Against Net Investment Income Tax

01/10/2024: Brazil – Postponement of Visa Requirements for Tourists from USA, Canada, Australia

01/10/2024: Lithuania – Changes in Taxation of Employment-Related Income for 2024

01/10/2024: Singapore – Changes to IRAS’s Voluntary Disclosure Program   

01/05/2024: Germany – Increased Social Security Contribution Thresholds for 2024

01/05/2024: United States – Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Expanded

01/03/2024: Malaysia – Updates on Entry Requirements

12/22/2023: Cyprus – Increase of Social Insurance Fund Contributions Rates 

12/22/2023: Slovakia – Fresh Out of the Gate, New Government Shakes Up Tax Rules

12/22/2023: United States – IRS Announces Penalty Relief for 2020 and 2021 Tax Returns

12/21/2023: Belgium/Netherlands – Agreement Clarifies Permanent Establishment When Home-Working

12/21/2023: European Union – Employment Status of Platform Workers

12/20/2023: Netherlands – Parliament Votes on 2024 Tax Plan, Scaling Back 30% Ruling

12/20/2023: United States – U.S.-Chile Treaty Enters into Force

12/20/2023: European Union – Advocate General Opines on Posting of Third-Country Nationals

12/20/2023: Brazil – Important Changes to Individual Taxation, Reporting Foreign Income and Assets

12/19/2023: People’s Republic of China – Expanded Visa Exemptions for Travellers from Certain Countries   

12/18/2023: Norway – Budget 2024 Agreement Reached

12/14/2023: United Kingdom – Restrictive Changes Announced to Reduce Net Migration

12/14/2023: United States – January 2024 Visa Bulletin  

12/13/2023: Ireland – Christmas Travel Initiative: Facilitating Travel over the Holidays

12/11/2023: Australia – Government Releases Migration Strategy with Eight Key Actions

12/11/2023: United States – IRS Further Extends Foreign Tax Credit Relief

12/11/2023: Thailand – Further Guidelines on Foreign-Sourced Income Brought into Thailand

12/08/2023: Canada – Finance Canada Indicates AMT Rules Changes Coming

12/08/2023: Canada – Plans for Short-Term Rentals, UHT Rules in Fall Economic Statement

12/07/2023: Brazil – Electronic Visas (e-Visas) for Tourists from USA, Canada, and Australia

12/06/2023: Finland – Changes to Taxation of Inbound Employees

12/06/2023: Argentina – Program to Strengthen Economic Activity, Improve Families’ Income

12/05/2023: Malaysia – 2024 Budget Highlights and Finance Bill: Tax Measures

12/04/2023: European Union – Court Rules that A1 Certificate Can Be Withdrawn

12/01/2023: United States – U.S-Taiwan Double-Tax Mitigation Bill Moves Forward    

12/01/2023: Czech Republic – Proposed Changes in Taxation of Employee Share and Stock Option Plans

11/30/2023: Ireland – Coming Up: 2023 PAYE Settlement Agreement Deadlines  

11/30/2023: Czech Republic – Wide-Ranging Personal Income Tax Changes  

11/28/2023: United States – Individual Not Required to File FBAR Under U.S.-Mexico Treaty

11/27/2023: Chile - Tax Benefit for Purchases of New Properties Introduced

11/22/2023: United Kingdom – Autumn Statement 2023: National Insurance Rates Reduced

11/22/2023: European Union – Calling on Greece and Italy to Comply with Family Benefits Rules

11/21/2023: Ireland – Changes to Stamp 4 Immigration Permission Process

11/21/2023: Finland – Closure of Southeastern Border-Crossing Points

11/20/2023: European Union – Digital Visa Procedures Adopted

11/20/2023: Ireland – Share Option Taxation from 2024

11/20/2023: South Africa – Proposals for Non-Resident Employers with a PE in South Africa

11/17/2023: Switzerland – Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Until March 2025

11/17/2023: United States – Federal Government Shutdown Temporarily Averted

11/16/2023: Chile – Tax Treaty with U.S. Approved by Chilean Senate

11/16/2023: Greece – New Guidelines on Tax Residency 

11/16/2023: United States – December 2023 Visa Bulletin

11/14/2023: United States – Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2024

11/14/2023: Nigeria – Increase in Visa-on-Arrival Fees

11/13/2023: Denmark – EU Social Security Framework Agreement on Telework Declined  

11/13/2023: Argentina – Income Tax Calculations Are Changing

11/10/2023: Italy – Eased Conditions, Expanded Eligibility Under New EU Blue Card Rules

11/07/2023: Czech Republic – Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Through March 2025

11/07/2023: Australia – Expanding Employer-Sponsored Pathways to Permanent Residence

11/06/2023: Chile – Income Tax Treaty with U.S.: Final Stage in Chilean Congress

11/02/2023: United Kingdom – Publication: Implications of Ending Portugal’s Non-Habitual Residents Regime

11/02/2023: Netherlands – Bill Under Review Would Scale Back 30% Ruling Further

11/01/2023: Italy – Changes Coming for the Expatriate Regime

10/30/2023: United States – Changes Afoot for the H-1B Program

10/25/2023: Belgium – Flanders, Brussels, Wallonia: 2024 Minimum Salary Criteria

10/24/2023: Australia – Recent Immigration Updates 

10/24/2023: European Union – Court Rules on Compensation for Part-Time Workers

10/23/2023: United States – Visa Waiver Program for Israeli Nationals Effective Immediately

10/20/2023: Bulgaria – Amendments to Labour Code Bring Digitalisation, New Procedures 

10/20/2023: United States – Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Project Planned for Early 2024

10/18/2023: Finland & United Kingdom – Update: Companies with Employees in Israel

10/18/2023: European Union – Extending Temporary Protection to 2025 for War-Displaced Ukrainians

10/16/2023: United States – Relief for Certain Taxpayers Affected by Attacks in Israel    

10/13/2023: Netherlands – Knowing Where Your Employees Live and Work Is Even More Important

10/11/2023: Ireland – Christmas Travel Update  

10/10/2023: Thailand – Moves on Foreign-Sourced Income Brought into Thailand by Tax Residents

10/10/2023: Sweden – Raising Income Requirement for Work-Permit Applications

10/09/2023: Vietnam – Modified Rules Facilitating Work Permits, Management of Foreign Labour

09/29/2023: Netherlands – 2024 Tax Plan Package Presented

09/27/2023: United States – October 2023 Visa Bulletin

09/25/2023: Brazil – Immigration Rights for Community of Portuguese Language Countries’ Nationals

09/21/2023: United States – U.S.-Taiwan Double-Tax Mitigation Bill Supported by Senate Finance Committee

09/21/2023: KPMG International – KPMG Publishes Trends in Remote Working Report

09/20/2023: Argentina – Tax Court Ruling on Argentina Tax Residence

09/20/2023: United Kingdom – Visa Fees to Increase from 4 October 2023

09/15/2023: Latvia – Lower PIT Rate for OECD Citizens Holding Latvian Digital Nomad Visa  

09/15/2023: Argentina – Important Income Tax Scale Changes for 2023

09/14/2023: United Kingdom – Tripling of Fines for Illegal Working and Renting Lodgings

09/14/2023: People’s Republic of China – Preferential IIT Policies Extension, Higher Family Care Deductions

09/13/2023: Czech Republic – EU Blue Card Directive Implemented in Czech Law

09/13/2023: European Union – New Steps towards Digital Social Security

09/12/2023: United States – Treasury Offers FBAR Filing Relief: Hawaii Wildfires, Hurricane Idalia Victims

09/12/2023: India – Tax Collection at Source for Certain Outbound Remittances to Increase

09/12/2023: United States – IRS Compliance Efforts Focusing on High-Income Individuals, FBAR Violations

09/08/2023: Czech Republic – Small Steps Toward a Digital Nomad-Style Program

09/05/2023: United States – Guidance on State Payments to Individuals

09/01/2023: South Korea – Flat Tax and Housing Benefit Changes, Reporting Equity Compensation

08/31/2023: Brazil – Visa Waivers Extended for U.S., Canada, and Australia

08/25/2023: Singapore – New COMPASS Framework Launch Draws Near

08/23/2023: Vietnam – Updates on Entry, Visa Rules

08/22/2023: Georgia – New Labour Migration Rules Enter into Force 1 September

08/21/2023: Poland – Posted Employees’ Remuneration and Documentation Obligations for Lorry Drivers

08/18/2023: South Africa – Trusted Employer Scheme  Could Attract Much-Needed Talent

08/17/2023: Indonesia – New Implementing Regulation for Benefits-in-Kind

08/09/2023: Ireland – Changes to Naturalisation Rules

08/08/2023: South Africa – Non-resident Employers to Register and Withhold Employees’ Tax

08/04/2023: Finland – Supreme Administrative Court Rulings on Employee Share Issues

08/02/2023: United States – Second H-1B Lottery Conducted for FY2024

08/01/2023: Vietnam – Immigration Law Amendments to Facilitate Foreigners’ Travel to Vietnam

07/28/2023: United States – Belgian Court Opines on Transfer of Americans’ Financial Data

07/28/2023: United Kingdom – Improving “All Employee” Share Plans on Treasury’s Radar  

07/26/2023: Slovakia – Overview of Amendments to Personal Income Tax Act

07/25/2023: United Kingdom – EU Settlement Scheme Updates

07/25/2023: United Kingdom – 17 July 2023 Statement of Changes Summary

07/24/2023: Cyprus – Amending Law on 50-Percent Exemption and First-Time Employment

07/24/2023: European Union – Updated Social Security Guidance

07/21/2023: United States – IRS Provides Temporary Foreign Tax Credit Relief

07/21/2023: European Union – Court Rules U.K. Citizens Lost EU Rights Following Brexit

07/21/2023: Malaysia – Update on Advertising Vacancies Requirement

07/18/2023: United States - Sourcing of Multi-Year Compensation for Social Security Tax

07/18/2023: United Kingdom – Visa and Immigration Health Surcharge Fees to Increase

07/17/2023: European Union – Framework Agreement for Social Security Enacted

07/17/2023: United States – Updates to FBAR Exam Procedures

07/17/2023: United States – Supreme Court to Hear Case Challenging Mandatory Repatriation Tax

07/14/2023: United Kingdom – Electronic Travel Authorisation Update

07/13/2023: Hong Kong – Inland Revenue Opines on Various Tax Issues

07/11/2023: Switzerland – New Home Working Arrangements for Frontier Workers with France

06/30/2023: United States – Updates on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Four Countries

06/30/2023: Lithuania – Changes in National Visa Application Process

06/30/2023: United States – Issuing EADs Based on Compelling Circumstances

06/30/2023: United States – USCIS Expands Premium Processing for F, M, and J Applicants

06/29/2023: United States – Analysis of U.S.-Chile Tax Treaty

06/29/2023: Australia – Update on Several Immigration Changes Taking Effect 1 July

06/29/2023: Germany – New Contribution Rates for Nursing Care Insurance Begin July 2023

06/28/2023: South Africa – 2023 Individual Tax Filing Season Soon to Begin

06/27/2023: Malaysia – Xpats Gateway Update

06/26/2023: United States – Court Rules Social Security Refund Requires Certificate of Coverage

06/22/2023: United States – Income Tax Treaty with Chile Approved by Senate

06/22/2023: Australia – New Tax Ruling on Residency

06/21/2023: European Union - Council and Parliament Agree to Digitalise Visa Procedure

06/15/2023: Spain – New Rules for EU Blue Card

06/15/2023: New Zealand – Budget Measures Embodied in New Tax Bill

06/13/2023: United States – IRS Guidance on FICA Refunds and Tax Equalization Programs

06/13/2023: Turkey – Changes to Minimum Retirement Age Requirement

06/09/2023: United Kingdom – Youth Mobility Scheme Changes

06/09/2023: United Kingdom – Net Migration Hits Record Levels

06/08/2023: United States – New PERM Application Process Effective June 1  

06/08/2023: Canada – 13 Countries Added to Electronic Travel Authorization Program

06/07/2023: Portugal – New Tax and Legal Regimes for Start-ups and Scaleups

06/07/2023: Czech Republic - Major Changes to Remote Work Rules

06/06/2023: United States – Income Tax Treaty with Chile Approved in Senate Committee

06/01/2023: Malta – New Legislation Implements Budget Measures  

05/26/2023: Czech Republic – Proposals Would Adjust Income Tax Bracket, Limit Deductions, Exemptions

05/25/2023: United Kingdom – Rises in Salary Thresholds for Sponsored Workers

05/25/2023: United Kingdom – Restrictions on Student Visas Announced

05/25/2023: United States – June 2023 Visa Bulletin

05/23/2023: Hong Kong – Dual Employment Arrangements

05/23/2023: Czech Republic – Prohibition of Entry for Russian, Belarussian Nationals Extended

05/23/2023: Sweden - New Work-Permit Application Process

05/18/2023: Czech Republic – Opening of Visa Centre at General Consulate in Dresden

05/17/2023: United States – Washington Excise Tax on Capital Gains Is Constitutional and Valid

05/17/2023: South Africa – Enhanced Process for Transferral of Funds from South Africa

05/17/2023: Singapore – Updates on COMPASS Framework and S Pass/Work Permit Medical Insurance

05/16/2023: South Africa – Document Requirements: Temporary Residence Visas, Permanent Residence Applications

05/16/2023: South Africa – Addressing Backlog of Waiver Applications and Temporary Residence Visas

05/15/2023: Malaysia – Extension of e-VISA Facility in Singapore

05/12/2023: Australia – Highlights of Federal Budget 2023-24

05/12/2023: Uruguay – New Legislation Brings Changes to Personal Income Tax

05/10/2023: Brazil – Changes to Individual Taxation, Reporting of Foreign Income and Assets

05/10/2023: Finland – A1 Certificate Not Necessarily Required for Short Business Trips

05/09/2023: Australia – Time to Plan for Employee Share Scheme Reporting Is Now

05/04/2023: Philippines – Full Implementation of the eTravel System

05/04/2023: United States – Lifting COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement on May 12

05/04/2023: Czech Republic – Secondary Migration and Some Relief for Temporary Protection Holders

05/02/2023: Sweden – New Rules for EU Blue Card  

05/01/2023: Australia – What Australia’s Migration Shake-up Means for Attracting Talent

04/27/2023: Thailand – New Labor Rules Supporting Work from Home

04/25/2023: Argentina – Update on Parameter Regarding 2022 Informative Tax Return Filings

04/21/2023: European Union – New Framework Agreement for Social Security

04/18/2023: Taiwan – Applicability of Tax Incentives for Employment Gold Card Holders

04/14/2023: Ireland – Travel Instructions for Visa-Required Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection

04/14/2023: Canada – Extensions for Time to File 2022 Underused Housing Tax (UHT) Returns

04/13/2023: Italy – Entry Flows and New Rules for Working and Residing in Italy

04/11/2023: European Union – Directive on Gender Pay Gap Adopted

04/07/2023: European Union – Digitalisation of Visa Procedures  

04/06/2023: Canada – Changes to Prohibition on Non-Canadians Purchasing Homes

04/06/2023: Slovakia – New Bilateral Agreement with Austria on Tele-Work and Social Security

04/05/2023: United States – Consular Fee Increase Effective May 30, 2023

04/05/2023: United States – 2022 Rebates to NJ Taxpayers May Require Amended Return

04/04/2023: Chile – 2022 Annual Tax Return Filing Calendar

04/04/2023: Germany – Framework Agreements on Social Security with Austria, Czech Republic

04/04/2023: European Union – European Labour Authority and Posting 360 Programme

03/31/2023: Ireland – Revisions to Taxation of Company Cars Rules

03/30/2023: United States – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Developments; Petition Filing from April 1

03/30/2023: Belgium – Expanded Information Obligation Prior to Posting

03/30/2023: Singapore – New Education Verification Requirement for Employment Pass Applications/Renewals

03/30/2023: United States – Social Security Agreement Signed with Romania

03/29/2023: Malaysia - Tax Measures Affecting Individuals in Budget 2023 

03/28/2023: European Union – Seeks Minimum CGT, Wealth Tax, Curbs on Personal Tax Concessions

03/27/2023: Australia – Government Announces Significant Reforms to Immigration Regime

03/27/2023: South Korea - Update on Applying Flat Tax Rate for Foreign Workers

03/23/2023: Chile – Longer Validity for Special Work Permits for Tourists

03/20/2023: People’s Republic of China - Resuming Entry Procedures, Visa Applications

03/17/2023: Chile – Tax Reform Bill Rejected by House of Representatives

03/17/2023: Hong Kong – 2023-2024 Budget Measures

03/16/2023: South Africa - 2023/2024 Budget Proposals Delivered

03/16/2023: United Kingdom – Spring Budget 2023: a Budget for Growth?

03/16/2023: United States – COVID-19: Negative Test/Recovery Requirement Eliminated for China

03/16/2023: United States – IRS Releases 2023 Sec. 911-Related Housing Costs Limitations

03/14/2023: Croatia – Extension of Temporary Protection of Displaced Persons from Ukraine

03/14/2023: United States – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Requirements Waived for Several Countries

03/10/2023: European Union – Validity of A1 Certificates for Social Security

03/09/2023: United Kingdom – SAYE Employee Share Plans and Capital Gains Tax Changes

03/07/2023: Brazil – 2022 Tax Return Filing Period

03/07/2023: Switzerland – Relaxing Rules for Non-EU/EFTA Nationals in Skills Shortage Occupations

03/03/2023: Ireland – Extension of Temporary Protection for Ukrainian Nationals

03/01/2023: United States – U.S. Supreme Court Rules on FBAR Penalty Issue  

03/01/2023: Ireland – 31 March Deadline Approaching for Share Schemes Reporting

03/01/2023: Malaysia – Improvements and Enhancements to Immigration Processes

03/01/2023: Finland – Changes to Aliens Act

02/28/2023: People’s Republic of China - Annual Comprehensive Income Tax Reconciliation Policy Update

02/28/2023: Spain – Taxes Introduced on High-Net-Worth Nonresidents Owning Spanish Assets

02/23/2023: United Kingdom – 6 July 2023 Employee Share Plan Reporting Deadline

02/22/2023: United States – March 2023 Visa Bulletin

02/17/2023: United States – USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation

02/17/2023: Luxembourg – Social Security Parameters Adjusted for 2023

02/16/2023: Indonesia – Regulations Implement New Rules on Taxing Benefits-in-Kind

02/16/2023: Bulgaria – Rules Amended Concerning Labour Mobility and Obtaining an EU Blue Card 

02/16/2023: United States – IRS Guidance on Special State Tax Refunds and Relief Payments

02/15/2023: Ireland – Closure of Immigrant Investor Programme

02/14/2023: Australia – ATO Issues Guidance on ‘Employee’ Versus ‘Independent Contractor’

02/10/2023: Croatia – Now a Member of the Schengen Area

02/09/2023: Turkey – Income Tax Inflation Adjustments for 2023

02/09/2023: Spain – Immigration Outlook 2023

02/08/2023: Finland – A1 Certificate Required for Outbound Work Trips from Day 1

02/03/2023: Czech Republic – What’s New in Tax for Employees?

02/03/2023: European Union – Registration of Posting: 17 Countries Urged to Comply with Rules 

02/01/2023: United States – FY 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Opens March 1

02/01/2023: People’s Republic of China – Immigration/Travel Reminders During New Year Holiday

01/31/2023: Germany – Overview of Important New Tax, Immigration, and Employment Law Rules

01/31/2023: Luxembourg – Frontier Workers / Tele-work Agreements Nailed Down for 2023

01/31/2023: Czech Republic – Temporary Protection for Ukrainians Extended on Registration

01/31/2023: United States – USCIS Settlement with Spouses of H-1B and L-1 Workers

01/30/2023: United States – Update on USCIS’ COVID-19 Flexibilities on RFEs, NOIDs, Others

01/27/2023: Belgium – Changes to New Tax Regime for Inbound Taxpayers and Researchers

01/24/2023: European Union – Delays for Automation of European Digitised Border-Crossing Systems

01/23/2023: People’s Republic of China – Extension of Tax Preferences for Equity Compensation, Gains

01/23/2023: Spain – Teleworking (Digital Nomad) Visa Makes Its Official Debut

01/20/2023: Hong Kong – Highlights of the Top Talent Pass Scheme

01/20/2023: Lithuania – Employment Regulation Relief for Foreign Nationals

01/19/2023: Thailand – COVID-19: Fully-Re-open Entry Policies for Travelers to Be Maintained

01/19/2023: Belgium – Increase in Administrative Fee Starting 1 January

01/18/2022: Japan – Tax Reform Includes Stock Option Taxation Changes for Start-Ups

01/18/2022: United States – Federal Filing Deadlines Information, California Disaster Relief

01/17/2023: United States – USCIS Announces Next Phase of Premium Processing Expansions

01/17/2023: India – E-Visa Available for Nationals of U.K., Canada, and Others

01/17/2023: Spain – Improvements in Special Tax Regime for Inbound Expatriates

01/13/2023: Ireland – Changes to Atypical Working Scheme

01/11/2023: Vietnam – Tax Authorities Focusing in on Tax Debts

01/11/2023: Canada – Rules on Residential Property Purchases by Nonresidents Impact Relocation Costs

01/10/2023: Finland – Updates to Several Residence Permit Types

01/09/2023: Czech Republic – Monetary Contribution to Employee Vacation Is Taxable Income

01/06/2023: United States – FATCA Relief for Foreign Financial Institutions

01/06/2023: United States – COVID-19: Negative Test Requirement for Travelers from China

12/23/2022: United States – Employment Tax Group Publishes Article on Payroll Year-End Topics

12/23/2022: Canada – Prohibiting Non-Canadians from Purchasing Homes

12/23/2022: Argentina – FATCA Agreement Signed with United States

12/23/2022: Canada – Global Talent Stream: Updated Occupations List

12/21/2022: Colombia – New Tax Reform Enacted

12/21/2022: Lithuania – Changes in Taxation of Employment-Related Income for 2023

12/20/2022: Luxembourg – Budget Bill Advances, Other Bill Proposes Unoccupied Housing Tax

12/16/2022: Greece – Developments on Changing Tax Residence Status, Other Tax Reliefs

12/14/2022: Ireland – Initiative to Facilitate International Travel during Christmas Period

12/12/2022: Brazil – Double Tax Treaties  with Norway and United Kingdom Signed

12/12/2022: United States – Extension of Time to File Year 2022 FBARs

12/09/2022: United States – Income Tax Treaty Signed with Croatia

12/09/2022: Canada – Temporary Increase in Work Hours for International Students

12/07/2022: Switzerland – Updating Tax Compliance Rules for French Frontier Workers

12/02/2022: Switzerland – Services Mobility Agreement with U.K. Extended through 2025

12/02/2022: Canada – Tax Developments Related to Purchases of Residential Property

12/02/2022: United Kingdom – Double Taxation Convention with Brazil Signed, Not Yet in Force

11/30/2022: Czech Republic – Extension to March 2024 of Temporary Protections for Ukrainians  

11/23/2022: People’s Republic of China – Private Pensions Implementation and Tax Deferral Measures

11/21/2022: Vietnam – New Immigration Practices Affecting Foreign Labour in Vietnam

11/18/2022: United Kingdom – No Radical Departures in Autumn Statement 2022

11/18/2022: United States – December 2022 Visa Bulletin

11/17/2022: Ireland – Re-Entry Visa Requirements Suspension for Minors under 16 Continues

11/16/2022: Ireland – Budget Measures Embodied in Finance Bill 2022

11/15/2022: Canada – New National Occupation Classification System

11/11/2022: Australia – Tax and Immigration Measures in 2022-23 Budget

11/10/2022: Cyprus – Issuance of Circular on New Incentives for First-Time Employment

11/08/2022: Lithuania – Restrictions on Cash Payments

11/04/2022: United States – ACICS-Accredited Institutions No Longer Recognized for U.S. Immigration

11/04/2022: Ireland – Revisions to Employment Permit System in New Bill

11/04/2022: Ireland - Deadline Approaching for 2022 PAYE Settlement Agreement Applications

11/03/2022: European Union – Remote Working and Corporate Taxation

10/27/2022: Argentina – “Grandsons Law” Offers New Opportunities for Obtaining Spanish Citizenship

10/27/2022: Argentina – Taking Steps to Tax Foreign Currency Purchases Made Abroad

10/24/2022: Ireland – Social Security Developments for Remote Workers

10/24/2022: United States – Pension Plans 2023 Cost-of-Living Adjustments

10/19/2022: Latvia – Suspension of Income Tax Treaty with Russia

10/19/2022: United States – Tax Inflation Adjustments for Tax Year 2023

10/19/2022: Belgium – Flemish, Brussels, and Walloon Authorities Set New 2023 Minimum Salary Criteria

10/18/2022: United Kingdom – Government to Reverse Measures Announced in 2022 Growth Plan

10/18/2022: Australia – Draft Tax Residency Ruling

10/17/2022: United States – November 2022 Visa Bulletin

10/17/2022: Latvia – Digital Nomad Visa Introduced, Applications Being Accepted

10/13/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Latest Regulations Mean No Quarantine for Business Travelers 

10/13/2022: New Zealand – Plans to Amend Certain Nonresident Employer Reporting Obligations

10/11/2022: France – Budget Simplifies Withholding Process, Adjusts Tax Brackets

10/07/2022: Japan – Entry Restrictions Removed from 11 October

10/07/2022: Malaysia – New Category of Work Pass and ‘Digital Nomad’-Type Visa

10/07/2022: United States – FBAR Filing Deadline Relief for Persons Affected by Certain Natural Disasters

10/05/2022: Hong Kong – COVID-19: Inbound Traveller Requirements Relaxed

10/04/2022: Finland – Changes for Tourist Visas from Russia; Issuance of Tourist Visas Stopped

10/04/2022: United Kingdom – Government to Cancel Abolition of 45% Tax Rate

10/03/2022: United States – Expect More Penalty Notices for Form 1042-S Errors

10/03/2022: Canada – Presenting: Digital Nomad and Remote Work Visa Options Interactive Map

09/30/2022: Ireland – Budget 2023 Announced

09/30/2022: Greece – New Developments Concerning Special Solidarity Contribution Tax

09/27/2022: United Kingdom – Autumn 2022 Growth Plan Announced

09/23/2022: Finland – Further Restrictions on Tourism from Russia to Finland Planned

09/22/2022: Netherlands – New Budget Features Further Changes to 30% Ruling

09/20/2022: Germany – Update to Agreement with Switzerland on Cross-Border Work from Home

09/19/2022: Singapore – Changes to Exemption on Mandatory Overseas Pension/Provident Fund Contributions

09/16/2022: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Eased for All Travelers

09/15/2022: South Africa – Home Affairs Reverses Recently-Changed Position on Visa Adjudication

09/15/2022: United States – New Public Charge Rule

09/15/2022: South Africa – New Process for Breaking Tax Residency

09/14/2022: United States – October 2022 Visa Bulletin and USCIS Declaration

09/13/2022: United Kingdom – OTS Review of Hybrid and Distance Working

09/13/2022: Singapore – New ONE Pass and Other Key Immigration Enhancements

09/07/2022: Japan - Entry Requirements Eased from 7 September

09/06/2022: Czech Republic – New Company Car Taxation Rules in Effect

09/01/2022: Czech Republic – Social Security Premiums Discounted for Part-Time Jobs

08/29/2022: Argentina – Government Updates Requirements for Entering Argentina

08/29/2022: Finland – Tourist Visas from Russia Limited, New Humanitarian Visa Proposed

08/29/2022: Czech Republic – Amendment to Lex Ukraine Tightens Temporary Protection Conditions

08/26/2022: People’s Republic of China - Recent Immigration Developments

08/26/2022: United States - IRS Provides Penalty Relief for Certain Returns

08/25/2022: United States – FY 2023 H-1B Regular Cap and Master’s Cap Met

08/25/2022: Italy - Tax-Exempt Fuel Voucher and Electric Vehicle Recharging

08/22/2022: United States – President Biden Signs Budget Reconciliation Bill

08/18/2022: Finland – Exit Tax Proposed for Individuals

08/11/2022: Hong Kong – Salaries Tax Treatment of Share Award, Vesting vs. Forfeiture

08/08/2022: Chile – 2022 Tax Reform Bill Proposal

08/04/2022: Cyprus – New First Employment Incentives

08/03/2022: Colombia – Digital Nomad Visa Introduced, Processing Time Increased

07/29/2022: United States – Senators Reach Deal on Reconciliation Package, Tax Provisions Included

07/28/2022: United States – USCIS Extends COVID-19 Flexibility on RFEs, NOIDs, Others

07/28/2022: Romania – Release of “KPMG Guide to the Posting of Workers” (7th Edition)  

07/27/2022: United States – Update: U.S. Treasury Terminates Tax Treaty with Hungary

07/22/2022: Netherlands – Decree on Taxation of Directors Paid by Foreign Companies

07/19/2022: United States – August 2022 Visa Bulletin

07/19/2022: Poland – Amendments to “Polish Deal” Enacted

07/19/2022: Spain – Supreme Court Ruling on Exemption for Directors’ Overseas Work

07/13/2022: Switzerland – Extension of Pandemic-Related Tax Rules for Frontier Workers

07/13/2022: Brazil – New Identity Card and Passport Models

07/13/2022: People’s Republic of China – COVID-19: Eased Travel Restrictions, Quarantine Requirements 

07/13/2022: United States – U.S. Treasury to Terminate Tax Treaty with Hungary

06/30/2022: South Africa – Issues Around Auto-Assessments for Individuals Filing Tax Returns

06/30/2022: Ireland – Update on SARP Guidance from Revenue

06/29/2022: Romania – Fiscal Code Changes Rules on Investment Income

06/28/2022: Canada – Underused Housing Tax Obligations and Interplay with Provincial, Local Taxes

06/28/2022: Belgium – Mandatory Integration Programme for Brussels Region As of 1 June 2022

06/24/2022: Thailand – Long-Term Resident Visa for ’High-Potential’ Foreign Nationals

06/23/2022: People’s Republic of China – Cancellation of the Invitation Letter Requirement

06/22/2022: Ireland – Suspension of Re-Entry Visa Requirements for Minors under 16

06/22/2022: Ireland – EU Social Security Regulations and Temporary Remote Working

06/21/2022: Germany – Circular Indicates Opinion of Tax Administration on Taxing Crypto-Assets

06/21/2022: Finland – Changes for Residence Permits for Researchers and Students

06/21/2022: Argentina – Update on Scope of Informative Tax Filings 2021

06/17/2022: Canada – Suspension of COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate & Randomized Testing 

06/17/2022: European Union – COVID-19 Measures for Social Security Extended Through 2022 

06/17/2022: European Union – Update on COVID-19 Digital Certificate

06/17/2022: United States – July 2022 Visa Bulletin

06/16/2022: Finland – Introducing D Visa and Fast Track Processing for Specialists, Start-Up Entrepreneurs

06/16/2022: Hong Kong – Apportionment of Income for Double Taxation Relief

06/15/2022: South Africa – Visa Process Centralised in Head Office

06/13/2022: United States – Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement Lifted for Entry by Air

06/09/2022: People’s Republic of China – COVID-19: Immigration Policy Updates

06/07/2022: Argentina – Filing and Payment Deadlines Extended for Individuals

06/06/2022: Italy – COVID-19: Removal of Restrictions for Those Entering or Returning to Italy

06/03/2022: Hong Kong – Salaries Tax: Tax Deduction for Domestic Rents

06/02/2022: India – Indian Company Liable for Service Tax on Seconded Employees

05/25/2022: Netherlands – New Proposals for 30% Ruling Could Have Significant Impact

05/25/2022: Ireland – COVID-19: No Further Extensions to Residence Permissions

05/23/2022: Chile – New Decree Provides Implementation Guidance on Immigration Reforms

05/20/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Shortened Quarantine Days for Business Travelers

05/19/2022: Poland - Amendments to “Polish Deal” Passed by Sejm

05/18/2022: United States – June 2022 Visa Bulletin

05/12/2022: Argentina – Digital Nomad Visa Announced

05/12/2022: Belgium – Long-Awaited Circular on Expatriate Tax Concessions Published

05/09/2022: Netherlands – COVID-19: Ending Mutual Agreements with Germany, Belgium

05/09/2022: Taiwan – Tax Incentives for Foreign Professionals

05/06/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Individual Income Tax Filing, Payment Deadlines Extended

05/05/2022: United States – Automatic Employment Authorization Extensions up to 540 Days

05/03/2022: Chile – Income Tax Return Filing Extension

05/02/2022: Italy –Immigration Procedure for Digital Nomads Introduced

04/27/2022: United States – Uniting for Ukraine: New Program Welcomes Ukrainian Citizens

04/26/2022: People’s Republic of China – Child-Care IIT Deduction Introduced

04/25/2022: United States – Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine, Sudan; Their Students Can Work

04/25/2022: Canada – New Immigration Measures to Address Labour Shortage

04/22/2022: Czech Republic – Measures for Ukrainian Refugees (Immigration, Education, Social Security)

04/20/2022: Chile – COVID-19: Entry Requirements Updated

04/19/2022: United States – May 2022 Visa Bulletin

04/15/2022: Canada – Ontario Expands Foreign Home-Buyers Tax

04/15/2022: Canada – Highlights of Tax Changes in 2022 Federal Budget

04/15/2022: United Kingdom – 6 July 2022 Employee Share Plan Reporting Deadline

04/15/2022: United Kingdom – 1 September 2022 Registration Deadline for Certain Employee Trusts

04/13/2022: Argentina – COVID-19: Entry Requirements Updated

04/12/2022: Poland – Tax-Related Amendments to “Polish Deal” under Consideration

04/12/2022: Czech Republic – Proposed New Tax Treatment of Donations for Ukraine

04/11/2022: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions Eased  and Immigration Deadlines Extended 

04/07/2022: Brazil – 2021 Income Tax Return Filing One-Month Extension

04/07/2022: Ghana – COVID-19: Easing of Travel and Other Restrictions

04/06/2022: Canada –Temporary Foreign Worker Program Workforce Solutions Road Map Introduced

04/05/2022: Switzerland – Ending Flexible Social Security, Tax Rules for Cross-Border Workers

04/05/2022: Argentina – Wealth Tax Changes Encompass Real Estate Valuation

04/01/2022: United States – USCIS to Expand Premium Processing Program in Phases

03/31/2022: United States – The Green Book: Treasury’s Budget Proposals for FY23

03/30/2022: Philippines – COVID-19: Updates to Entry Protocols and Travel Ban

03/29/2022: United States – Foreign Earned Income Exclusion Requirements Waived for Several Countries

03/29/2022: Taiwan – COVID-19: Easing Border Controls for Business Travelers

03/25/2022: Ukraine – Tax Regime Largely Unaltered Despite War, Some Changes However

03/24/2022: France – Entry Measures and Temporary Protection for People Fleeing from //Ukraine

03/22/2022: Canada – New Entry Measures for Ukrainians

03/21/2022: Vietnam – Immigration and Quarantine Policies Updated 15 March 2022

03/18/2022: Finland –Temporary Protection for People Fleeing from Ukraine

03/18/2022: Spain – Measures for Refugees from Ukraine

03/18/2022: United States – April 2022 Visa Bulletin

03/18/2022: Australia - Removal of Cessation of Employment Taxing Point for ESS Interests

03/17/2022: Canada – Government to End Pre-Arrival COVID-19 Testing

03/17/2022: South Korea – Tax Provision Bill with Measures for Foreign Workers Becomes Law

03/16/2022: Poland – Legislation Just Approved Offers Relief/Integration Measures for Ukrainians

03/15/2022: Malaysia – COVID-19: Re-Opening Borders

03/15/2022: Singapore – Significant Changes for Work Pass Framework

03/11/2022: Australia – Displaced Employees and COVID-19 Updates

03/11/2022: United States – IRS Announces New Options for Identity Verification

03/11/2022: Romania – Measures Adopted to Ease Ukrainians’ Access to Labour Market

03/09/2022: European Union – Measures for Refugees from Ukraine; Steps by Spain

03/09/2022: Belgium – Entry and Stay Measures for Ukrainian Refugees

03/08/2022: Ireland - COVID-19: Lifting of Remaining Entry Requirements

03/08/2022: Lithuania – New Measures for Ukrainians Fleeing Conflict

03/08/2022: United States – IRS Releases 2022 Sec. 911 -Related Housing Costs Limitations

03/07/2022: Brazil – New Visa for Ukrainian Nationals

03/04/2022: SPECIAL EDITION – Countries Move to Facilitate Migration from Ukraine Due to War

03/02/2022: India – 2022 Union Budget Makes Adjustments at Margins for Individuals, Employers

03/02/2022: Czech Republic – Entry and Stay Measures for Ukrainians

03/01/2022: Japan – COVID-19: Easing Border Controls, Travel Restrictions from 1 March

03/01/2022: People’s Republic of China – Annual Comprehensive Income Tax Reconciliation Policies Update

02/25/2022: South Africa – Budget 2022 Delivered

02/23/2022: Chile – Reform of Chile’s Immigration Laws

02/22/2022: United States – March 2022 Visa Bulletin

02/21/2022: Czech Republic – Relocating Foreign Workers Comes Under Stricter Rules and Scrutiny 

02/16/2022: Canada – Antigen Tests Accepted for Pre-Arrival Testing

02/15/2022: South Africa – New Critical Skills List Published

02/15/2022: Belgium – Guidance on Expat Tax Regime and Tax-Free Expense Allowances

02/11/2022: Brazil – Global Entry Access for Brazilians to U.S.

02/11/2022: Netherlands - Ministry Changes Stance on Severance Paid to Cross-Border Workers

02/10/2022: United States – Annotating Form I-94 for L-2, E Spouse Work Authorization Begins

02/08/2022: Thailand – “Test & Go” Scheme Resumed 1 February 2022

02/04/2022: Philippines – COVID-19: Changes to Entry Protocols and Travel Ban

02/02/2022: Canada – Measures Announced to Improve Client Experience, Modernize Immigration System

02/02/2022: Romania – Six-Month Digital Nomad Visa Introduced

02/02/2022: Vietnam – New Entry and Quarantine Rules in 2022

02/01/2022: United States – STEM-Based Non-Immigrant, Immigrant Visa Eligibility Expanded and Updated

02/01/2022: United States – FY 2023 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Opens March 1

01/31/2022: Ireland – Share Schemes Reporting Deadline Is 31 March

01/28/2022: Argentina - Requirements for Entering the Country Updated

01/28/2022: Malaysia – Simplifying Entry and Endorsement of Passes for Expatriates

01/27/2022: Brazil – Digital Nomad Temporary Visa / Residence Permit Implemented

01/24/2022: Brazil – COVID-19: Travel Restrictions for Southern African Nations Lifted

01/24/2022: European Union – Strategy for Economy Sparks New Methods Around Posted Workers 

01/24/2022: United States – IRS Guidance on Withholding Taxes Paid by Employer

01/21/2022: Singapore – COVID-19: Mandatory Vaccination for Pass Holders, Permanent Residents

01/20/2022: Mexico - Visitor Visas to Be Required of Venezuelan Nationals from January 21

01/20/2022: Mexico - Visas Required for Brazilian Nationals Temporarily

01/19/2022: United States – February 2022 Visa Bulletin

01/14/2022: Malaysia – Tax Exemption on Certain Foreign- Source Income until 2026

01/13/2022: Lithuania – Changes in Taxation of Employment-Related Income for 2022

01/13/2022: Vietnam – New Policy on Tax Treatment of Coronavirus-Related Expenses  

01/13/2022: Vietnam – Social Insurance Agreement Signed with South Korea

01/12/2022: Argentina – Wealth Tax Changes to Non Taxable Minimum, Tax Rates

01/12/2022: Belgium – Law on Revised Expatriate Tax Regime Published in Official Gazette

01/11/2022: People’s Republic of China – Recent Developments on IIT Policies

01/11/2022: United States – IRS Announces Tax Filing Season for Individuals Begins January 24

01/05/2022: United States – Biden Administration Removes Travel Ban on Southern African Nations

01/05/2022: United States –Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Expanded, Extended Through 2022

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